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Chess championship

8-year-old Indian-origin boy from Singapore beats Polish grandmaster, breaks record

Ashwath Kaushik, 8, who represented Singapore, defeated Stopa, who at 37 is nearly five times older than him.

20 February 2024, 13:43 IST

8-year-old Indian-origin boy from Singapore beats Polish grandmaster, breaks record

8-year-old Indian-origin boy from Singapore beats Polish grandmaster, breaks record

8-year-old Indian-origin boy from Singapore beats Polish grandmaster, breaks record

20 February 2024, 13:43 IST

Explained | What happens in a chess tiebreaker?

The tie-breakers for the finals will be held in rapid and blitz formats.

24 August 2023, 08:59 IST

Explained | What happens in a chess tiebreaker?

Explained | What happens in a chess tiebreaker?

Explained | What happens in a chess tiebreaker?

24 August 2023, 08:59 IST

Chess World Cup 2023: R Praggnanandhaa's journey to the final

As R Praggnanandhaa and World No 1 Magnus Carlsen continue their game at the Chess World Cup in Azerbaijan's Baku, we take a look back at Praggnanandhaa's run into this final, where he beat ace champions like Maxime Lagarde, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana and others.

24 August 2023, 07:49 IST

Chess World Cup 2023: R Praggnanandhaa's journey to the final

Chess World Cup 2023: R Praggnanandhaa's journey to the final

Chess World Cup 2023: R Praggnanandhaa's journey to the final

24 August 2023, 07:49 IST

R Praggnanandhaa: 7 things to know about Chess Grandmaster

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, often known simply as Praggnanandhaa, is an Indian chess prodigy who gained international recognition at a young age due to his exceptional chess skills. All eyes will be on him today in the thrilling face-off with Magnus Carlsen, after the Chess World Cup final's two undecided games. Here we list some facts and achievements about the second-youngest Grandmaster.

24 August 2023, 06:28 IST

R Praggnanandhaa: 7 things to know about Chess Grandmaster

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R Praggnanandhaa: 7 things to know about Chess Grandmaster

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R Praggnanandhaa: 7 things to know about Chess Grandmaster

24 August 2023, 06:28 IST

Praggnanandhaa's mother deserves all credit for his success, says father

The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, had none other than the iconic Gary Kasparov, acknowledging the Indian GM's mother's role, which was akin to his own playing days.

22 August 2023, 10:51 IST

Praggnanandhaa's mother deserves all credit for his success, says father

Praggnanandhaa's mother deserves all credit for his success, says father

Praggnanandhaa's mother deserves all credit for his success, says father

22 August 2023, 10:51 IST

In Pics | Top 10 chess players in the world in 2023

Here listed are the top 10 chess champions in the world for the year 2023 who impressed everyone with their logical calculation and passion for the board game, as per FIDE ratings.

01 May 2023, 13:58 IST

In Pics | Top 10 chess players in the world in 2023

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In Pics | Top 10 chess players in the world in 2023

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In Pics | Top 10 chess players in the world in 2023

01 May 2023, 13:58 IST

China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion

Ding's triumph means China holds both the men's and women's world titles

30 April 2023, 14:07 IST

China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion

China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion

China's Ding Liren defies odds to become world champion

30 April 2023, 14:07 IST

World Chess title heads into rapid-play tiebreak

Both players finished on seven points after the first-stage games played in the Kazakh capital Astana

30 April 2023, 06:02 IST

World Chess title heads into rapid-play tiebreak

World Chess title heads into rapid-play tiebreak

World Chess title heads into rapid-play tiebreak

30 April 2023, 06:02 IST

Ding eyes quick change in fortunes

With five games remaining, Ding will wield whites in three games and the contest promises to heat up if he can secure an early victory

22 April 2023, 23:08 IST

Ding eyes quick change in fortunes

Ding eyes quick change in fortunes

Ding eyes quick change in fortunes

22 April 2023, 23:08 IST

Ding, Nepo head into business end

On Tuesday, at the halfway stage of the event, Nepo will wield Whites while Ding with a victory just before the rest day will be psychologically better placed

17 April 2023, 21:17 IST

Ding, Nepo head into business end

Ding, Nepo head into business end

Ding, Nepo head into business end

17 April 2023, 21:17 IST