Chess: News
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen once again: Details
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has stunned the world by defeating reigning World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited Rapid tournament in Zagreb.
Delhi leg of Freestyle Chess Tour canceled: Here's why
The Freestyle Chess Tour's fifth edition, scheduled to be held in Delhi from September 17-25, has been canceled. The decision comes as a result of insufficient sponsorship interest.
Chess: Racist comments emerge after Gukesh's win over Magnus Carlsen
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh stunned the world by defeating Magnus Carlsen in the 2025 Norway Chess Round 6.
D Gukesh attains career-best FIDE ranking, Praggnanandhaa re-enters top 10
India's reigning world chess champion, D Gukesh, has achieved a career-best No. 3 ranking in the latest FIDE classical ratings.
Master chess with these simple strategies
Chess endgames, the game's concluding phase, require accuracy, foresight, and a deep understanding of chess principles.
Gukesh finishes winless in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
World champion D Gukesh has ended his Freestyle Chess Grand Slam campaign without a single win.
Chess: Why Yakubboev refused to shake hands with India's Vaishali
Uzbekistan grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev has explained why he did not shake hands with India's Rameshbabu Vaishali at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament.
Magnus Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Friday chess tournament
Five-time World Chess champion, Magnus Carlsen has won the first-ever Freestyle Friday tournament on Chess.com.
Master chess like a pro. Here's how
Chess, the ultimate game of strategy and intellect, has captivated minds for hundreds of years.
9-year-old prodigy defeats Carlsen in online chess, claims FIDE Master
In a shocking turn of events, world-renowned chess champion Magnus Carlsen has been beaten in an online match by a nine-year-old prodigy.
How to host a community-friendly chess tournament
Organizing a community chess tournament is a rewarding way to bring people together, challenge the mind, and celebrate a game loved worldwide.
D Gukesh motivated to work harder after Khel Ratna honor
Indian chess prodigy, D Gukesh, has been chosen for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
Magnus Carlsen rejoins World Blitz Chess Championship after this change
World's top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has decided to return to the World Blitz Chess Championship.
Elevating chess tournaments with fashion
Traditionally, chess tournaments have been serious affairs, with the focus solely on the game and little room for creativity in what you wear.
Declutter your chess corner for strategic brilliance
Chess, the game of strategy and intellect, requires a tranquil corner for practice and contemplation.
D Gukesh, youngest world chess champion, returns to India
India's D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion in history, has returned to India after his historic win in Singapore.
FIDE World championship winner D Gukesh wants to emulate Carlsen
India's D Gukesh has created history by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of just 18.
Viswanathan Anand congratulates D Gukesh for FIDE World Championship win
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever Fide World Championship winner at just 18 years of age.
D Gukesh becomes the youngest to win FIDE World Championship
18-year-old Indian GM D Gukesh ousted Chinese GM Ding Liren in the final Game 14 of the FIDE World Championship.
World Chess Championship: Gukesh loses Game 12 to Ding Liren
India's chess prodigy Gukesh D faced a major setback in the 12th game of the 2024 World Chess Championship. He was defeated by Ding Liren of China, the reigning champion.
Etiquette for amateur chess tournaments
Playing in amateur chess tournaments can be a lot of fun and a great way to challenge yourself against other players.
Google's AI lets you create your own chess world
Google has launched an online chess platform, GenChess, where players can customize their pieces with the help of AI.
Strengthening mental focus with chess strategies
Chess, while being a game of profound strategy, also doubles as a powerful brain trainer.
Ways to reinforce learning with chess
Chess is more than just a game; it's a mental workout that strengthens your brain and teaches you how to think strategically. In fact, it's one of the most powerful brain-boosting tools out there.
Chess Olympiad 2024: Presenting the key details
The 45th Chess Olympiad is set to commence on Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary. The prestigious event will run until September 23.
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh draw in Sinquefield Cup: Here's what happened
In a thrilling encounter at the Sinquefield Cup, India's top teenage chess prodigies R Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh B locked horns.
Ravichandran Ashwin buys stakes in Global Chess League franchise: Details
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become a co-owner of a chess franchise.
Garry Kasparov issues clarification after viral post on Rahul Gandhi
Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov has issued a clarification after his post on X advising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to "first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top" went viral.
Gukesh becomes youngest to clinch Candidates tournament: Decoding career achievements
India's chess sensation D Gukesh clinched the FIDE Candidates 2024 tournament in Toronto.
Chess player fined €100 for wearing Burberry sporty sneakers
Dutch chess whiz Anna-Maja Kazarian, ranked 7,765 worldwide, got slammed with a €100 (Rs. 9,130 approx.) fine by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for rocking Burberry sneakers that were a tad too "sporty" at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships.
Chinese chess champion banned for defecating on public property
Yan Chenglong, a 48-year-old national Xiangqi (Chinese chess) champion, has lost his title and been banned from playing for a year due to inappropriate behavior.
Chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa partners with ISRO to promote science
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath announced on Monday that chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will team up with the space agency to inspire young people in science and technology.
Praggnanandhaa falls short in Chess World Cup final: Top reactions
Magnus Carlsen defeated India's R Praggnanandhaa to win the Chess World Cup on Thursday. The two-game classical series ended in a draw before Carlsen defeated Praggnanandhaa in the tiebreaker.
R Praggnanandhaa: Decoding his career achievements
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa fell short versus world number one, Magnus Carlsen, in the Chess World Cup final.
Carlsen beats Praggnanandhaa to win FIDE Chess World Cup: Stats
Magnus Carlsen defeated India's R Praggnanandhaa to win the Chess World Cup on Thursday.
5 Hollywood movies to watch if you love chess
Beyond the 64 squares and 32 pieces of the chess board lies intriguing strategies and intense psychological battles that have fascinated the world for ages now.
Chess WC final: Praggnanandhaa 1-1 Carlsen; here's what happens next
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa could enter the record books on August 24.
FIDE World Cup: All you need to know about Praggnanandhaa
Chess teen prodigy from India, R Praggnanandhaa is up against five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen for the title of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa becomes third-youngest to reach Candidates Tournament
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa upset world number three, Fabiano Caruana, 3.5-2.5 through the tie-break to reach the finals of the 2023 Chess World Cup.
Gukesh displaces Viswanathan Anand to become India's top-ranked chess player
17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh has overtaken the legendary Viswanathan Anand to become India's top-ranked chess player.
American GM Hans Niemann sues Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com: Here's why
US chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has filed a $100 million lawsuit against world champion Magnus Carlsen after accusing him of cheating.
Who is Indian chess player Dommaraju Gukesh?
Indian teenager Dommaraju Gukesh on Sunday outfoxed five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in the ongoing Aimchess Rapid online tournament.
Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann cheated in over 100 matches: Report
According to an investigation conducted by Chess.com, American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has cheated "more than 100 times" in the past.
Chess, Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating: Details here
Chess star Magnus Carlsen accused his American rival Hans Niemann of cheating on Monday.
Chess: Did Niemann cheat against Magnus Carlsen? All we know
In a major development, reigning chess world champion Magnus Carlsen resigned from a Julius Baer Generation Cup match against America's Hans Niemann after making the opening move.
Pranav Anand has become India's 76th Chess Grandmaster: Details here
Bengaluru teenager Pranav Anand is now India's 76th Grandmaster.
India 2 win bronze medal in Chess Olympiad: Details here
The Indian chess men's B and women's A team won the bronze medal in the Chess Olympiad on Tuesday.
Russia: Chess robot goes rogue, breaks 7-year-old child's finger mid-play
An "android's gambit" by a chess-playing robot in Russia broke the finger of a player.
Know everything about International Chess Day 2022
Observed every year on July 20, International Chess Day is celebrated to honor the oldest and most popular game in the world.
Chessable Masters: India's Praggnanandhaa upsets world champion Magnus Carlsen
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Chessable Masters, the online rapid chess tournament, on Friday.
Airthings Masters: 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa beats World Champion Magnus Carlsen
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (16) on Monday defeated world champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters rapid chess tournament.
No cash, no job: Disabled chess player accuses Punjab government
Disabled chess player Malika Handa said on Sunday that the Punjab administration told her she could not get a job or a monetary reward as promised.
Indian GM Sethuraman wins Barcelona Open, K Murali finishes third
Indian Grandmaster SP Sethuraman won the Barcelona Open chess tournament title in Barcelona while compatriot Karthikeyan Murali finished third in the tournament.
Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban, Sarin advance to third round
Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, B Adhiban, and Nihal Sarin sailed into the third round of the men's event in the FIDE Chess World Cup in Sochi on Friday.
Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, Iniyan enter second round
India's young stars R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, and P Iniyan advanced to the second round of the men's event in the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Russia on Tuesday.
Anand beats Kasparov, finishes second in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand finished second in the Croatia Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb on Sunday with an impressive performance, accentuated by his two victories over long-time rival Garry Kasparov.
Croatia Grand Chess Tour: Anand held to draw in sixth-round
Former chess world champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Russia's Alexander Grischuk in the sixth round of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament on Thursday.
Mixed fortunes for Anand in Croatia Grand Chess Tour event
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand started with a fluent win over Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest before faltering against France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the second round of the rapid event in the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament that began in Zagreb on Wednesday.