4+ hour, 7+ min ago   (842+ words) Alpine APL Pipers moved to the top of the Global Chess League 2026 standings after splitting their two matches, while Ganges Grandmasters and CheQ Mumba Masters stayed in contention. The Pipers began the day with a heavy 4-12 defeat against Ganges Grandmasters…...

23+ hour, 30+ min ago   (464+ words) The standings underline just how tight the battle has become. Gambits, Pipers and Ganges Grandmasters have all won four matches, but the Gambits have played one more round and currently hold the advantage on game points. The decisive Gambits victory…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (861+ words) The Pipers defeated CheQ Mumba Masters 10-8, Ganges Grandmasters edged past two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings 10-9, while FYERS American Gambits secured the most comprehensive win of the day, beating PBG Alaskan Knights 10-4. The Global Chess League, a joint initiative of Tech…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (759+ words) It was a remarkable way for Velavan to begin the new season, particularly considering the quality of opposition he overcame on his path to the trophy. The Indian had to navigate a challenging draw that included former world No. 13 Rafael…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (758+ words) The fourth season of the Global Chess League will bring together six global franchises and some of the sport’s biggest names at The Lalit Ashok. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, led by Magnus Carlsen, will return to defend their title,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (808+ words) The announcement, made on August 18, comes ahead of the third season of the Global Chess League, which will be held in Bengaluru from September 3 to 13. Piqué's investment adds another major name from global sport to a competition that is increasingly…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (699+ words) Playing with the black pieces against the United States Grandmaster, Praggnanandhaa produced a composed performance to neutralise So's advantage and secure half a point. The game was agreed upon and drawn after just 26 moves, allowing the Indian to move to…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (621+ words) R Praggnanandhaa defeated 2026 World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov after 95 moves to join the leaders at the 2026 Sinquefield Cup. The Indian Grandmaster secured his first victory of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour event after a game that lasted 95 moves and around…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (696+ words) Qualifier Diya Chitale stunned higher-ranked Sreeja Akula 3-0 at Europe Smash 2026 to reach the Round of 32, while Manush Shah exited in Round 64. The 78th-ranked Chitale, who entered the main draw through qualifying, continued her impressive run by overcoming the higher-ranked Akula,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (350+ words) Asmitha Chahilha & Rakshitha Santosh Ramraj made it into the semi-finals with thrilling wins over their respective opponents in the Super 300 Korea Mas… After the interval, both players fought for each point, keeping each other guessing. It was very closely fought,…...