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Only thought about Candidates for 2 years, dealing with that disappointment: Praggnanandhaa
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (607+ words) OSLO: Indian chess ace R Praggnanandhaa on Thursday admitted that it was hard to come to terms with missing out the Candidates Tournament title, having given "everything" to earn the right to challenge D Gukesh for the World Championship crown,…...
Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any clear weakness in his game: Sindarov
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (805+ words) OSLO: D Gukesh's prolonged form slump might be a talking point in the chess world right now but his world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov sees no obvious weakness in the Indian's game and is fretting over his own lack of…...
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (356+ words) OSLO: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered another stunning blow to hometown hero and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian in classical chess for the second time at Norway Chess 2026 on Tuesday to dramatically strengthen his bid to become…...
World champion Gukesh has the edge in experience over Sindarov: Norway Chess arbiter
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (712+ words) OSLO: Anemone Kulczak, the chief arbiter at Norway Chess, has been a constant presence since the tournament's early days in 2013 -- quietly observing its evolution, its innovations, and the shifting fortunes that have marked every edition. A seasoned French arbiter with…...
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Divya keep India's title hopes alive with wins
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (682+ words) OSLO: Indians struck back in style in Round 7 as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered crucial victories while Divya Deshmukh bounced back from her previous-round setback to beat compatriot Koneru Humpy, reigniting the country's challenge as the Norway Chess title…...
Odisha Gymnastics' curious case: Rs 1. 96cr invoice in dead president's name
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (566+ words) BHUBANESWAR: In a country where sports administration is often under the scanner for varied reasons, the Odisha Gymnastics Association may have produced one of its more curious cases with the body continuing to use the name of a president who…...
Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (19+ words) DT Next Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 Tamil Nadu chess talents bag big in CW Championship...
Tamil Nadu chess talents bag big in CW Championship
1+ week, 1+ day ago (198+ words) DT Next Tamil Nadu chess talents bag big in CW Championship CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu's young chess talents from Hatsun Sports Academy have taken centre stage at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 in Sri Lanka. The players secured an impressive five medals…...
Iniyan Panneerselvam wins double gold at Commonwealth Chess Championship
1+ week, 2+ day ago (144+ words) NEW DELHI: Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam clinched double gold after winning both the Rapid and Blitz titles at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka. The Tamil Nadu player scored 6. 5 points from seven rounds in each format to emerge champion in…...
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa earn hard-fought Armageddon wins in Norway Chess
1+ week, 2+ day ago (530+ words) OSLO: D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the…...