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Anish becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player at the age of 3

He surpassed the previous record set by Tejas Tiwari, who had become the youngest FIDE-rated player at five years.

01 November 2024, 14:06 IST

Little Master of 64 Squares | At 3, Kolkata's Anish becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player

Little Master of 64 Squares | At 3, Kolkata's Anish becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player

Anish becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player at the age of 3

01 November 2024, 14:06 IST

Phenomenal feat: PM Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi crossing 2800 mark in live chess ratings

Erigaisi became only the second Indian player to cross the 2800 mark, after five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand.

27 October 2024, 06:51 IST

Phenomenal feat: PM Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi crossing 2800 mark in live chess ratings

Phenomenal feat: PM Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi crossing 2800 mark in live chess ratings

Phenomenal feat: PM Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi crossing 2800 mark in live chess ratings

27 October 2024, 06:51 IST

Magnus Carlsen star attraction at Nov Tata Steel Chess India

A strong Indian contingent, following its golden performance at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest recently, will see the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi among others competing in the prestigious event.

21 October 2024, 11:13 IST

Magnus Carlsen star attraction at November Tata Steel Chess India in Kolkata

Magnus Carlsen star attraction at November Tata Steel Chess India in Kolkata

Magnus Carlsen star attraction at Nov Tata Steel Chess India

21 October 2024, 11:13 IST

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika now aims for Grandmaster title

Hailing from Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Vantika had little chess infrastructure to motivate her to pursue the sport.

12 October 2024, 05:18 IST

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika now aims for Grandmaster title

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika now aims for Grandmaster title

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika now aims for Grandmaster title

12 October 2024, 05:18 IST

Blind by fate but not blindsided by reality

Even best among the visually impaired chess proponents in the country, were not lost to sentiment of being ignored.

09 October 2024, 17:26 IST

Blind by fate but not blindsided by reality

Blind by fate but not blindsided by reality

Blind by fate but not blindsided by reality

09 October 2024, 17:26 IST

Nakamura defeats Anand as Ganges Grandmasters' woes continue

In the final seconds, Anand looked visibly shaken and Nakamura ultimately claimed victory, leveraging the time pressure.

06 October 2024, 22:31 IST

Nakamura defeats Anand as Ganges Grandmasters' woes continue

Nakamura defeats Anand as Ganges Grandmasters' woes continue

Nakamura defeats Anand as Ganges Grandmasters' woes continue

06 October 2024, 22:31 IST

Global Chess League: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in opening day's top duel

The game between the two heavyweights from India and Norway ended in a draw, with Carlsen managing to steady the ship after a tough middle game.

03 October 2024, 21:08 IST

Global Chess League: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in opening day's top duel

Global Chess League: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in opening day's top duel

Global Chess League: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in opening day's top duel

03 October 2024, 21:08 IST

Bengaluru chess player awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation by K'taka HC for wrongful sports quota denial

After appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) in 2022-23, Sanjana sought admission to a medical college under the sports quota. While she claimed eligibility for the P-I or P-III category, the authorities placed her in the P-V category, positioning her at serial number 9 on the provisional eligibility list.

02 October 2024, 06:45 IST

Bengaluru chess player awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation by Karnataka High Court for denial of MBBS seat in sports quota

Bengaluru chess player awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation by Karnataka High Court for denial of MBBS seat in sports quota

Bengaluru chess player awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation by K'taka HC for wrongful sports quota denial

02 October 2024, 06:45 IST

Watch | 'Moves off the board': Grandmaster D Gukesh grooves to Rajinikanth's 'Manasilayo'

In the video he can be seen dancing in a group while wearing a red 'kurta', 'veshti' and sunglasses.

30 September 2024, 11:36 IST

Watch | 'Moves off the board': Grandmaster D Gukesh grooves to Rajinikanth's 'Manasilayo'

Watch | 'Moves off the board': Grandmaster D Gukesh grooves to Rajinikanth's 'Manasilayo'

Watch | 'Moves off the board': Grandmaster D Gukesh grooves to Rajinikanth's 'Manasilayo'

30 September 2024, 11:36 IST

Women’s Chess Olympiad: The queens have arrived

The evolution of Indian women’s chess, which took off late, has been slow.

28 September 2024, 16:40 IST

Women’s Chess Olympiad: The queens have arrived

Women’s Chess Olympiad: The queens have arrived

Women’s Chess Olympiad: The queens have arrived

28 September 2024, 16:40 IST