Chess

Gukesh explains Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia participation even as classical world title defence looms: 'I thought...'

D Gukesh has said that he did not participate in the Super Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2026 to win the title but to practice in a relaxed manner.

R Praggnanandhaa ties for top spot in rapid section of Zagreb Grand Chess Tour

R Praggnanandhaa rose to the summit of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, joining France’s Alireza Firouzja as joint leader after clinching three consecutive victories on the final day.

Vladimir Kramnik banned for two years by FIDE for unsubstantiated cheating allegations against Naroditsky, Navara

Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who died at just 29, had spoken about the mental stress he endured due to the cheating allegations labelled by Vladimir Kramnik.

D Gukesh downs Anish Giri, moves into joint-second spot in Zagreb Grand Chess Tour day two

Reigning world champion D Gukesh staged a remarkable turnaround on day two of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, rising to joint-second after defeating Dutch GM Anish Giri.

R Praggnanandhaa's coach reveals what he has been working on with Indian GM: 'The key is to...'

R Praggnanandhaa's French coach Joseph Girel recalled that he joined the Indian Grandmaster after 2024 Candidates where he finished fifth.

Praggnanandhaa surges to joint-second, Gukesh endures rough opening at day one of Zagreb Grand Chess Tour

R Praggnanandhaa continued his fine form by finishing joint-second in the rapid section on the opening day of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour. Pragg impressed in Croatia, while D Gukesh endured a rough start to the tournament.

India's Divi Bijesh stages incredible turnaround to win FIDE World Cup Under-12 Girls' Championship

Divi Bijesh was languishing at the 21st spot after the third round when she staged an incredible turnaround to finish ahead of some of the pre-tournament favourites by the barest of margins and win her third world title since 2025.

Harshavardhan GM becomes India's 97th Grandmaster after securing third GM norm in dramatic fashion

Harshavardhan GM secured his third and final Grandmaster norm after his unbeaten run at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in Chennai.

Magnus Carlsen explains reason to leave world championship: 'Don't feel the need to artificially...'

Magnus Carlsen remains the best player in the world even in classical chess despite rarely playing the traditional format after giving up on his world title in 2023.

Vidit Gujrathi assesses India's chances of winning consecutive gold at 2026 Chess Olympiad: 'Wouldn't say impossible, but...'

Indian chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi reflected on India’s chances of replicating their 2024 triumph by winning back‑to‑back gold medals in both the open and women’s categories at the 2026 Chess Olympiad.