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Carlsen empathises with Niemann after latter’s failure to qualify for Esports World Cup: ‘Can relate to the pain’
Hans Niemann had failed to qualify for the Esports World Cup Finals in Riyadh after a 2.5-0.5 defeat against Dutch No 1 Anish Giri, with the American Grandmaster slamming his fist on the table in frustration.
'He always wanted me to become a GM, and this is for him': Divya Deshmukh pays emotional tribute to first coach after historic feat
Divya Deshmukh received a grand welcome in Nagpur after winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The 19-year-old became India’s latest Grandmaster and paid tribute to her late coach, Rahul Joshi.
Nihal Sarin reaches Esports World Cup quarters as Anish Giri slams his mouse after loss to Indian Grandmaster; watch video
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin underlined his prowess in fast formats as he defeated Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to reach the quarter-finals of Esports World Cup. Giri's video of slamming his mouse in frustration is going viral.
'Magnus respects Gukesh, his words are being misinterpreted': Nihal Sarin defends World No. 1 after table slam reaction
In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin reacted to Magnus Carlsen’s remarks on Gukesh, and shared his thoughts on India’s growing dominance in world chess. He has also qualified for the quarterfinals of the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, representing Team S8UL.
'I treat it as I am playing from home': Carlsen reflects on unique experience of playing at Esports World Cup
Magnus Carlsen enjoyed a fruitful day as he reached the quarter-finals of the chess tournament at Esports World Cup 2025. He also reflected on the uniqueness of the tournament.
Explained: Why chess and Carlsen's appearance at Esports World Cup 2025 is causing controversy
The chess tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup has begun in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but not without controversy. Saudi Arabia's alleged sportswashing and Magnus Carlsen’s ambassador role has raised concerns.
Explained: How Divya Deshmukh became Grandmaster without fulfilling all FIDE norms and rating requirements
Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster. She won the GM title without meeting the usual norms or rating criteria. Here's how she achieved the feat.
Exclusive: Nihal Sarin to make Esports World Cup 2025 debut, says new format is the 'future of chess'
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin is set to compete at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, representing Team S8UL. In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, he shared thoughts on his preparation, tournament format, and why he believes this is the future of chess.
Divya Deshmukh flips the script and rewrites history at Chess World Cup, signalling brighter future for Indian women’s chess
Divya Deshmukh's victory at the 2025 Women’s Chess World Cup was historic, but more importantly, it highlighted her flourishing game and signalled the possibility of Indian women dominating the sport.
Carlsen admits 'slow' mouse speed, acknowledges Indian GM Sarin's strength ahead of Esports World Cup 2025 chess event
Chess star Magnus Carlsen has admitted he doesn't have the fastest mouse speed among players at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, and acknowledged Indian GM Nihal Sarin's strength. But the Norwegian is not worried about it.
'Greatest female chess player of all time' Judit Polgar hails Divya Deshmukh, Indian chess after Women's World Cup history
Judit Polgar, who is considered the greatest female chess player of all time, and world No.2 Hikaru Nakamura celebrated Divya Deshmukh's historic Women's Chess World Cup win on social media and pointed out the rapid growth of Indian chess.
Divya Deshmukh fights back tears, shares emotional hug with mother after FIDE Women's World Cup win; watch video
Emotions got the better of Divya Deshmukh as she could not hold back tears after winning the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup. Watch the moment when she met her mother after clinching the coveted title.
PM Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's World Cup 2025
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi sent his congratulatory wish to Divya Deshmukh, who clinched the FIDE Women's World Cup on Monday.
In Graphics: Who is Divya Deshmukh? The new FIDE Women's World Cup winner
Divya Deshmukh defeated legendary Grandmaster Koneru Humpy to claim the FIDE Women's World Cup title. The 19-year-old won the contest in the tie-breaker.
'This result has been long time coming for Divya': Viswanathan Anand applauds Divya Deshmukh's historic win for India
In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, 5-time world champion of chess, Viswanathan Anand, expressed his thoughts on India's Divya Deshmukh scripting history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup.
'This is just the start': Confident Divya Deshmukh sets sights on more success after FIDE Women's World Cup history
Divya Deshmukh is not ready to rest on her laurels after creating chess history by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. The newly-awarded Grandmaster is aiming for more and bigger victories.
FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Highlights: Divya Deshmukh wins Women's Chess World Cup final
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Final 2025 Tiebreaks Highlights: Divya Deshmukh has become first Indian ever to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup as she defeated fellow compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5-0.5 in the final.
How Divya Deshmukh outfoxed Koneru Humpy, scripted history by winning FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025
India’s 19-year-old chess sensation Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday, becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup and also the country’s 88th Grandmaster, after defeating the legendary Koneru Humpy in the tiebreaks.
'The new queen of world chess': India rejoices as Divya Deshmukh clinches FIDE Women's World Cup title
Divya Deshmukh defeated compatriot Koneru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup. Deshmukh won the title after Humpy made a blunder in game 2 of the tie-breaker.
Divya opens up on missed chances against Humpy in Classical leg of Chess World Cup final: 'Felt like a loss'
IM Divya Deshmukh admitted the draw in Game 1 of the all-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup final against GM Koneru Humpy felt like a defeat, and that she managed to complicate things in Game 2 when it should have been an easy draw.
Sarin sole Indian to qualify for Esports World Cup through Last Chance Qualifier as Praggnanandhaa misses out
Nihal Sarin emerged the sole Indian to qualify for chess' debut at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh next week after R Praggnanandhaa bowed out with an Armageddon defeat against Anish Giri.
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, Women’s Chess World Cup Final 2025 Highlights: Game 2 ends in draw via repetition
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh Highlights, FIDE Women's World Cup 2025: The all-Indian final between GM Koneru Humpy and IM Divya Deshmukh moves into the tie-breaks with the second Classical game ending in a 34-move draw on Sunday.
Humpy, Divya set to battle it out in tie-breaks as Game 2 of Women's Chess World Cup final ends in draw
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and International Master Divya Deshmukh played out a 34-move draw via three-fold repetition in the second Classical game of the all-Indian final in Batumi, Georgia, in which the former played with white pieces. The tie-breaks will be taking place on Monday.
How Divya missed out on going 1-0 up against Humpy in Game 1 of FIDE Women's World Cup Final
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and International Master Divya Deshmukh played out a 41-move draw in Game 1 of the FIDE Women's World Cup Final in Batumi, Georgia on Saturday. Divya, however, could have seized the lead while playing with white pieces.
Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy play out draw in Game 1 of FIDE Women's World Cup final
IM Divya Deshmukh held GM Koneru Humpy to a 41-move stalemate while playing with white pieces in Game 1 if the FIDE Women's World Cup final in Batumi, Georgia despite committing a knight blunder in her 12th move.
How Divya Deshmukh can become Grandmaster by winning FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025
Divya Deshmukh has reached the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final, creating history for Indian chess. Here’s how winning the title can make her India’s next Grandmaster and what happens if she loses.
Magnus Carlsen asked to define Gukesh in one word, his reply will leave you in awe; watch video
Magnus Carlsen and other top chess players describe world champion D Gukesh in one word in a fun viral video. From “wholesome” to “fighter,” here’s how they see the young Indian star.
From Asian Cup qualification to Chess World Cup, how 2025 has been a dream year for women’s sport in India
From India qualifying for the Women’s Asian Cup on merit for the first time ever in football to an all-Indian final at the Women’s Chess World Cup and a historic double on English soil in cricket, it has been quite the roller-coaster ride so far this year.
Freestyle Chess Las Vegas winner Aronian tops group in Esports World Cup Chess Qualifier; Gujrathi knocked out
Aronian, who had won the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour earlier this month, topped a tough Group A to advance to the Playoffs of the Last Chance Qualifier ahead of the Esports World Cup, where chess makes its debut this year.
FIDE Women's World Cup Final: When will Divya Deshmukh take on Koneru Humpy? Format, prize money and live streaming details
FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 Final: As Divya Deshmukh gets ready to take on fellow Indian Koneru Humpy in the final, here's a look at the format of the match, prize money and live streaming details.