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S8 UL signs Grandmaster Pranesh M & reveals Esports World Cup 2026 roster across 12 titles
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (430+ words) S8 UL has announced the signing of Indian Chess Grandmaster Pranesh M and confirmed its athlete roster across 12 titles for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. Pranesh joins Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram, further strengthening the lineup as the organization balances…...
FIDE Women's Candidates 2026: Schedule, participants, matchups, all you need to know
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (703+ words) The FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 is set to take place in Pegeia, Cyprus, from March 28 to April 16. This elite tournament will determine who challenges Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun for the ultimate title later this year. For the first time since…...
'It's in my best interest to skip': World champion Gukesh to skip part of Grand Chess Tour to focus on training
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (404+ words) Reigning world champion D Gukesh has announced a measured step back from an intensive tournament schedule, citing the need to rediscover his best form after a string of underwhelming performances. The 18-year-old revealed that, after discussions with his team, a…...
Who will replace Koneru Humpy at FIDE Women's Candidates 2026?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (530+ words) Ukraine's Anna Muzychuk has officially replaced India's Koneru Humpy at the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026. The Indian grandmaster announced her withdrawal from the tournament via a social media post on Sunday. She started by saying that she has decided to withdraw…...
Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE Women's Candidates tournament over safety concerns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (524+ words) Indian chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has pulled out of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament, citing some pretty worrying personal safety concerns that is sparked by the ongoing conflict in West Asia which is now raising fears for the host country,…...
Why Erling Haaland is investing in chess and backing the Total Chess World Championship
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (598+ words) Football superstar Erling Haaland is investing in Norway Chess and its new tour format, the Total Chess World Championship Tour. Haaland has ambitious plans to contribute to make chess a broader and more spectator-friendly sport. Norway Chess has been a…...
BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 Group Stage Draw: Live streaming, where & how to watch
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) Thomas And Uber Cup 2024 The BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 group stage draw will be held on March 18 at 15: 00 local time (08: 00 UTC), 12: 30 PM IST, determining the groups for badminton's premier men's and women's team competitions. The draw comes with significant late…...
Koneru humpy likely to withdraw from Candidates over safety concerns due to West Asia conflict: Reports
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (467+ words) Once in a while, you will hear of pro athletes who have come a long way in their journey of sportsmanship, taking a halt. Something similar is happening in the world of mind sport, where every move is calculated. After…...
VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2026: Schedule, format & eligibility
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (471+ words) (Courtesy: NODWIN Gaming, VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2026) With registrations entering their final stretch, NODWIN Gaming, in partnership with Riot Games, is set to kick off the broadcast phase of VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2026, marking the beginning of another high-stakes competitive…...
WTT Singapore Smash 2026: Updated schedule, fixtures, results, live streaming details
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) The WTT Singapore Smash 2026, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the World Table Tennis calendar, is set to take place in Singapore from February 19 to March 1. This elite WTT Grand Smash event features the world's top-ranked players competing for…...