Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
Indian chess prodigy Pranesh Munirethinam faces uncertainty over his participation in the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Hong Kong due to a visa delay. Coach RB Ramesh has appealed for urgent assistance to expedite the process.
Viswanathan Anand praises R Praggnanandhaa's recent win at Norway Chess 2026, suggesting D Gukesh learn from his perseverance to regain momentum before defending his world title.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay awarded R. Praggnanandhaa Rs 50 lakh and a memento for winning the Norway Chess tournament, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 20, made history by winning Norway Chess 2026, becoming the first Indian to do so. He achieved a remarkable comeback from the bottom of the standings, including two classical victories over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 20, made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess 2026, defeating Magnus Carlsen twice and overcoming a mid-tournament slump.
India's Praggnanandhaa remains in contention for the Norway Chess 2026 title, trailing leader Wesley So by 0.5 points with one round left, as the top three players (So, Praggnanandhaa, Alireza Firouzja) are separated by just one point.
Reigning World Champion D Gukesh must defeat Magnus Carlsen in the final round of Norway Chess 2026 to avoid last place, while Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja compete for the title.
R Praggnanandhaa defeats D Gukesh in Norway Chess, securing third consecutive win and contending for the title alongside Wesley So and Alireza Firouzja.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa expressed disappointment over his Candidates Tournament performance but is now focused on enjoying the Norway Chess tournament. He plans to lighten his schedule to avoid burnout and finds inspiration in his sister Vaishali's success.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his second classical win against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. The victory boosted Praggnanandhaa's title chances and dealt a setback to Carlsen's defense.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in two weeks at Norway Chess. Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh also faced classical defeats, while Wesley So and Bibisara Assaubayeva maintained their leads.
Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen for the second time in a week in the Chessable Masters online tournament, showcasing consistent play against Carlsen's aggressive approach.
In Round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament, R Praggnanandhaa secured a dominant classical win, while Divya Deshmukh won her Armageddon tie-break. World Champion D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen also won their respective tie-breaks.
In the 2026 Norway Chess tournament, R Praggnanandhaa secured a notable classical win. D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen, surprisingly low in standings, won their Armageddon tie-breaks. Divya Deshmukh also won her Armageddon tie-break.
Indian chess stars Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh suffered significant classical defeats in the reverse fixtures of Norway Chess. Magnus Carlsen returned to winning ways, while Koneru Humpy's struggles continued.
India's Dommaraju Gukesh defeated compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, while Divya Deshmukh beat Zhu Jiner, both securing crucial wins at Norway Chess after previous setbacks.
Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon decider at Norway Chess, while Praggnanandhaa lost to Alireza Firouzja in the open section.
Divya Deshmukh drew with Ju Wenjun in classical chess and won the Armageddon tiebreak. Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa also won their Armageddon matches. Magnus Carlsen lost to Alireza Firouzja, who played with an injured leg.
Norway Chess returns to Oslo with a strong Indian contingent including D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa. Gukesh faces pressure before his World Championship defense, while Deshmukh is the youngest women's competitor. Humpy returns after a withdrawal, and Praggnanandhaa seeks redemption.
French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja played his chess match against Javokhir Sindarov from bed due to an ankle injury. The game took place in a special room at the tournament hotel in Bucharest under official supervision.
