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Caruana refuses to write off Gukesh ahead of Sindarov showdown: 'Do we really assume he's just finished?'
Fabiano Caruana has given his prediction for the World Championship clash between D Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov, who booked his place in the marquee match after winning the 2026 Candidates.
Hans Niemann reveals how much top players like Magnus, Hikaru earn; claims US blacklist cost him big money
Hans Niemann has claimed that he has been blacklisted in US chess and that it is hurting his earnings. He also revealed the income gap between top players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura and those who are at the bottom of the chain.
Gukesh will 'crush' Sindarov if he finds form, Uzbek Grandmaster cannot be compared to world champion: Pravin Thipsay
Javokhir Sindarov is no match for D Gukesh, and the Indian will always start as favourite in the World Chess Championship if he regains form, Indian chess great Pravin Thipsay said.
Want to become a chess grandmaster? 'Keep Rs 70 lakhs ready'
Chess is not known to be an expensive sport but those who want to reach the top have to spend a fortune in their bid to become grandmasters.
Viswanathan Anand offers reality check to Gukesh amid dip in form before Sindarov clash: 'Lock yourself in a room'
World chess champion D Gukesh is all set to lock horns against 2026 FIDE Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov in the world championship match later this year. Ahead of the crucial clash, Viswanathan Anand shared a valuable piece of advice for the Indian Grandmaster.
Viswanathan Anand relates to Magnus Carlsen as he discusses World No 1 relinquishing world chess title: ‘I was getting bored’
Chess great Viswanathan Anand has finally broken his silence on Magnus Carlsen relinquishing the world chess title in 2022, speaking about the similarities between how he felt and what the world No 1 must have experienced.
Nepomniachtchi says Praggnanandhaa ‘became different player’ after Sindarov loss, failed to convert winning positions
Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi says R Praggnanandhaa committed multiple mistakes after his Round 3 defeat to Javokhir Sindarov in Fide Candidates, leading to a disastrous tournament for the Indian chess star.
Javokhir Sindarov wary of D Gukesh ahead of dream world chess title showdown: 'No weaknesses'
Javokhir Sindarov has spoken on the upcoming World Chess Championship with D Gukesh as he also shared a bold take on India Grandmaster's poor form ahead of the match.
Who is Aronyak Ghosh? Kolkata's 22-year-old prodigy now India's 95th chess grandmaster
India’s chess surge continues with 22-year-old Aronyak Ghosh from Kolkata becoming the country’s 95th Grandmaster after tying for the top spot at the 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open.
Carlsen says Gukesh has ‘very obvious weaknesses’, hails Sindarov as a ‘lot more well-rounded’ player
Though he refrained from making a direct prediction for the upcoming Fide World Championship showdown between current title holder D Gukesh and Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov, world No 1 Magnus Carlsen appeared to lean in favour of the latter.
'Hikaru Nakaumra is a content creator, he never fought for Fide Candidates title': Ian Nepomniachtchi
While many felt Fide Candidates 2026 was Hikaru Nakaumra's last chance to fight for a world chess title, Ian Nepomniachtchi says the American Grandmaster was never serious.
Gukesh, Vaishali could enjoy home support in World Championship as AICF pushes to bring high-profile event to India
The All India Chess Federation had missed out on the opportunity to host the World Championship in 2024, but is bidding to bring the high-profile event in India this year with D Gukesh and R Vaishali in action.
‘Sindarov and Gukesh are…’: Anish Giri offers witty take on World Junior Championship's relevance
Dutch GM Anish Giri has questioned the relevance of the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship, joking that the event is obsolete since reigning world champion D Gukesh and Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarov are 20 years old.
Magnus Carlsen to return to Classical World Championship? World No. 1 responds
Magnus Carlsen has shifted his focus from the traditional format to faster time controls and freestyle chess. However, fans still want to see the World No. 1 back in classical chess.
Garry Kasparov or Magnus Carlsen? Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarov picks chess' greatest of all time
Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen are widely considered among the greatest players of all time, if not chess' GOAT. But what does rising Uzbekistani star and 2026 Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov think? Here's what he said::
'A guy like Magnus Carlsen...': Niemann claims chess' 'terrible system' has allowed Norwegian GM to stay No 1
Magnus Carlsen has ruled the sport as the world No 1 since 2011, holding on to the top spot despite being semi-retired in the Classical format since he decided against defending his world title in 2023. American Grandmaster Hans Niemann explains how...
Exclusive | R Vaishali opens up on how she almost skipped Women's Candidates: ‘I felt like I needed…’
From near withdrawal to historic triumph, 2026 Women's Candidates winner Vaishali Rameshbabu recalls her toughest phase, Grand Swiss breakthrough, and looks ahead to a world title clash with Ju Wenjun.
Javokhir Sindarov bestowed with Uzbekistan’s Order of Labor Glory medal following historic Candidates triumph
Uzbekistan grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov's undefeated run in the 2026 Candidates tournament has earned him the right to challenge reigning world champion D Gukesh for the FIDE world chess title.
Nakamura backs Gukesh to defend world title against Sindarov despite contrasting form: 'As long as he works on...'
Javokhir Sindarov is a solid favourite heading into his World Championship showdown with current title holder D Gukesh after his dominant victory at the Candidates recently. Hikaru Nakamura, however, has gone against the tide and is putting his money on the Indian Grandmaster.
Gukesh vs Sindarov for world chess title was guaranteed given rivalry between India and Uzbekistan
D Gukesh will be defending his title against Javokhir Sindarov at the World Championship later this year following the latter's dominant triumph at the Candidates. Their face-off, however, doesn't come as a surprise given the recent chess rivalry between India and Uzbekistan.
Garry Kasparov says Sindarov beating Gukesh could trigger Magnus Carlsen’s World Chess Championship comeback
Chess legend Garry Kasparov has insinuated that D Gukesh is not a worthy challenger for Magnus Carlsen, adding that Javokhir Sindarov beating the Indian could tempt Carlsen to return to the World Chess Championship cycle.
Sindarov compared to Carlsen: Hikaru Nakamura’s five-year-old tweet now looks prophetic
A prophetic Hikaru Nakamura's old social media on Javokhir Sindarov has resurfaced where he compared the FIDE Candidates winner to the chess superstar Magnus Carlsen.
R Vaishali reveals how a 19-year-old from Chennai helped her achieve Candidates dream: 'He has been super supportive'
R Vaishali has credited a 19-year-old for her historic FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 win. She highlighting the role of the youngster in her preparation and victory.
R Vaishali steps out of brother Praggnanandhaa’s shadow with historic Women’s Candidates triumph
R Vaishali made history in Cyprus by becoming the first Indian to win the Women's Candidates and setting up a World Championship showdown with China's Ju Wenjun. In the process, the 24-year-old has finally stepped out of her brother Praggnanandhaa's shadow.
Viswanathan Anand hails Vaishali’s resilience after she scripts history at Women’s Candidates: ‘Another flex for Chennai’
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand sent a sweet message to R Vaishali, highlighting their Chennai link as she became the first Indian to win the Women's Candidates 2026.
R Vaishali reflects on family support, reveals turning point after historic Candidates win: 'Lucky to have my mother'
R Vaishali made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian to win the Women's Candidates, defeating Russia's Kateryna Lagno in the 14th round to finish in the sole lead with 8.5 points ahead of Bibisara Assaubayeva and Zhu Jiner.
Vaishali's path to Women’s Candidates title: How Chennai Grandmaster defied the odds to make history for India
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali scripted a stunning comeback to win the FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026, defeating Kateryna Lagno in the final round to qualify for the World Championship against Ju Wenjun.
Sindarov 'faster and better prepped than Gukesh', reveals Anish Giri after Uzbekistani GM's Candidates triumph
Javokhir Sindarov confirmed a World Championship battle against D Gukesh later this year after winning the Candidates with a round to spare on Tuesday. And according to Anish Giri be the favourite heading into the mega showdown, Sindarov will be the one to keep an eye on.
Fide Candidates 2026 Chess Round 14 Highlights: R Vaishali makes history in Cyprus with victory over Kateryna Lagno
Fide Candidates 2026 Chess Round 14 Highlights: With Divya Deshmukh holding Bibisara Assaubayeva to a draw, R Vaishali clinches a historic triumph, defeating Russia's Kateryna Lagno to become the first Indian to win the Women's Candidates and earn the right to challenge China's Ju Wenjun for her world title later this year.
Who is R Vaishali? Indian chess star who won Women's Candidates, qualified for World Championship
R Vaishali has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s Candidates and qualify for the World Chess Championship.