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GPKL season 2 to feature international players from Europe, Africa and Asia
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (12+ words) GPKL season 2 to feature international players from Europe, Africa and Asia...
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 Pairings Finalised in Cyprus: What You Need to Know
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (370+ words) The pairings for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 were finalised in Cyprus on Friday, with the battle lines drawn to decide who gets to challenge world champions D Gukesh and Ju Wenjun at the end of the year. The FIDE Candidates…...
Candidates 2026 Draw Released: Pragg, Anish Giri Set To Face Off In Opener, Humpy v Divya Rematch Set
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (863+ words) The road to the world title just got real. The pairings for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 and the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 have been confirmed following the official Drawing of Lots ceremony at the Cap St George's Hotel & Resort in…...
Flawless Ridhima wins fourth leg of Hero WPGT by a big six-shot margin
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (287+ words) Pune, Feb 19 (PTI) Ridhima Dilawari produced a superb bogey-free three-under 68 to win the fourth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Poona Club Golf Course here on Thursday. This was Ridhima's second win in four starts this…...
Magnus Carlsen Claims 21st World Title After Winning First Official FIDE Freestyle Chess
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (362+ words) Norway's Magnus Carlsen added another title to his collection on Sunday by becoming the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess world champion after a comeback win over Fabiano Caruana in Germany. The chess master secured the title with a cautious draw…...
Weissenhaus Wonder! Arjun Erigasi Outplays Magnus Carlsen In FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (210+ words) Indian GM Arjun Ergiasi grabbed headlines yet again on Friday with another victory over the top-ranked Magnus Carlsen at the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in Weissenhaus. Erigaisi's win over Carlsen comes just a couple of months after the Indian…...
D Gukesh Named 'Titan Of The Year'; Honoured With Custom Grandmaster Watch
1+ week, 1+ day ago (293+ words) Reigning world champion D Gukesh has been honoured with the "Titan of the Year" award by Titan Company, which also unveiled a 500-piece limited-edition watch in tribute to his rise. Gukesh scripted history in late 2024, becoming the youngest-ever world chess…...
Esports World Cup Federation Reveals Eight Of 16 Game Titles For Inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has confirmed eight of the 16 competitive game titles for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the global nation-based esports competition, set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026. The ENC introduces national team…...
India Chess Legend Confirms Participation In Norway Tournament: 'Really Happy To Be Part.."
1+ week, 2+ day ago (195+ words) Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is gearing up for her third appearance at the prestigious Norway Chess Women's tournament, set to take place from May 25 to June 5. The 38-year-old, a two-time world rapid champion, is one of three Indian women who…...
Too Much Data, Too Little Clarity: Viswanathan Anand Reveals How To Master Modern Chess
1+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand believes that in today's engine-driven era, deep understanding, not endless data, is what truly separates elite chess players. Speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day chess workshop on Thursday, Anand reflected on how the…...