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Russian GM Nepomniachtchi leaves Chess World Cup venue soon after shock defeat to India’s Diptayan Ghosh

Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi on Thursday sparked controversy by leaving his hotel immediately after being eliminated from the FIDE World…

16 hours ago

Chess World Cup: Michael Adams keeps turning the clock back in style

Back in 1998, Viswanathan Anand and Michael Adams contested the match that would decide the challenger for Anatoly Karpov in…

3 days ago

Relieved he was able to finally achieve the last norm, says GM A.R. Ilamparthi’s father

Chennai’s A.R. Ilamparthi (16) became India’s 90th Grandmaster, securing his final GM norm at the Bijeljina tournament in Bosnia and…

1 week ago

FIDE Chess World Cup logo, anthem by Daler Mehndi unveiled in Goa

A glittering ceremony dedicated to Goa’s cultural heritage and India’s growing reputation as a global powerhouse in chess headlined the…

2 weeks ago

Clutch Chess Legends match: Kasparov beats Anand 13-11

Thirty years to the day, history was repeated as Garry Kasparov defeated Viswanathan Anand in the 10th game of the…

3 weeks ago

FIDE looking into alleged ban on Israeli flag at Spanish tournament

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Friday it was not involved in and had not been consulted over an…

2 months ago

FIDE bans Ukrainian Kirill Shevchenko for cheating, revokes Grandmaster title

Ukrainian Grandmaster Kirill Shevchenko on Friday was banned for three years by FIDE, chess’ global governing body, after he was…

2 months ago

Divya Deshmukh reveals who helped her win FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025

A triumphant campaign at a major chess event not only brings appreciation for the champion but it also increases curiosity…

3 months ago

Esports World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi progresses to quarterfinals

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi booked his spot in the quarterfinals of the chess event at the Esports World Cup in…

3 months ago

Taking down the queen: Divya Deshmukh vindicates her ‘exciting’ talent with Chess World Cup win

“Divya Deshmukh,” said the little girl dressed in a pink frock and overcoat when asked what her name was. The…

3 months ago