3+ hour, 57+ min ago   (209+ words) The fourth season of the Global Chess League kicks off in Bengaluru on September 5, assembling one of the most eye-catching fields, and that includes heavyweight Magnus Carlsen. The tournament brings six teams together for a rapid chess competition over nine…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (327+ words) The Chess Olympiad 2026 will see the confluence of the chess-playing countries across the globe in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. For India, the coming 2026 Chess Olympiad holds special significance, since the country is the defending champion in both the Open and Women's sections....

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (670+ words) Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in classical chess at Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo for the second time in the same tournament. The victory lifted the 20-year-old to 12 points and third place in the standings, while…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (474+ words) Making his French Open debut this year, 21-year-old Arthur Gea already faced plenty of pressure on the court heading into his match against Karen Khachanov on Sunday. Rather suddenly, however, Gea's debut became a viral moment. In the middle of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (403+ words) They say success is a drug and after years of hype and controversy, it’s time for action. The inaugural Enhanced Games take place this weekend in Las Vegas, Sin City, and while there are many doubting the legitimacy let alone…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (193+ words) India's R Vaishali scripted history on Wednesday in Cyprus as she beat Russia's Kateryna Lagno in her final game to clinch the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 and earn the opportunity to compete at the World Chess Championship. Vaishali needed to win…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (355+ words) Javokhir Sindarov has claimed the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and will challenge India’s chess phenomenon, Gukesh Dommaraju, for the world throne. The 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster concluded his emphatic run with a calculated 58-move draw against Dutch veteran Anish Giri. By sharing…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (270+ words) Javokhir Sindarov continues his relentless march toward the World Championship throne, as the chess world witnesses a generational shift. In a staggering display of psychological and tactical dominance, the Uzbek sensation dismantled Hikaru Nakamura during the fifth round of the…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (118+ words) The Candidates chess tournament is the gateway to the Chess World Championship. The 2026 edition is currently taking place in Cyprus and will run till April 16. The tournament serves as the eliminator, bringing together eight elite players who have qualified through…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (252+ words) The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is currently taking place in Cyprus, with India’s R Praggnanandhaa once again competing among the world’s elite to qualify to face the reigning world champion D Gukesh. The eight-player tournament, which is taking place between March…...