The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is rescheduling the Senior National Chess Championship to November-December this year, moving it from its initial March 2027 slot. This decision follows concerns raised by Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta about the adverse impact on players due to exam clashes and logistical issues.
An International Master visits Bobby Fischer's grave in Iceland, reflecting on the chess legend's genius, his pivotal 1972 Cold War victory against Boris Spassky, his innovations in chess, and his later life marked by controversy, US sanctions, and eventual refuge and citizenship in Iceland.
Karadeniz Holding'in Karpowership markası, 16 yaş altı satranç sporcularına yönelik "Future Grandmasters" programını Türkiye'de başlattı. Büyükusta Ediz Gürel'in katılımıyla tanıtılan program, genç yetenekleri destekleyerek uluslararası bir satranç ekosistemi kurmayı hedefliyor.
England's 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan defeated French Grandmaster Marc’Andria Maurizzi, setting a new world age record. World champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced poor form, while Fide president Arkady Dvorkovich was sanctioned, impacting the upcoming Fide presidential election in Samarkand.
India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and Grandmaster Nihal Sarin advocate for a transparent, merit-based education system as protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities continue. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite fast, and a student march to Parliament was dispersed by Delhi Police.
French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja won the fourth Chennai Grand Masters title, securing 4.5 points after drawing with Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Reigning world champion D Gukesh had a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar suffered a humiliating climbdown after chess grandmaster Judit Polgar rejected his presidential nomination, sparking public backlash and anger within his own party. This follows Magyar's controversial move to oust the sitting president and his broader "regime change" efforts against Viktor Orban's legacy.
GM M Pranesh secured his second consecutive victory over world champion D Gukesh at the Chennai Grand Masters. GM Nihal Sarin also defeated Arjun Erigaisi, leading to GM Alireza Firouzja taking the sole lead with four points heading into the final round.
Rathanvel VS became India's 99th chess Grandmaster after a four-and-a-half-year wait to achieve the 2500 Elo rating. He overcame financial struggles, injuries, and rating plateaus, crediting his parents' support, and now plans to continue his career in chess, including teaching and opening an academy.
Alireza Firouzja won the Croatia Super Rapid and Blitz, while Magnus Carlsen marked 15 years as world No. 1. The article discusses Firouzja's potential in new formats, Carlsen's enduring dominance, and the historical debate comparing him to Garry Kasparov.
Chennai teenager Aswath S achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026, becoming India's 98th GM. He secured the title by defeating FM Kannan Vaidyanathan in the final round, finishing with 7/9 points. The achievement came after a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams.
Chennai's Aswath S achieved his third and final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026, becoming India's 98th GM. The teenager balanced his academic commitments, including Class 10 board exams, with his chess pursuits.
The Chennai Grand Masters 2026, from July 16-22, features World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and 8 elite players including Hans Niemann. The tournament offers a Rs 75 lakh prize pool and crucial FIDE Circuit points for Candidates Tournament qualification.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi lost to Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok 2-1 in the final of the India Rising: Road to EWC in Mumbai, failing to secure a spot in the Esports World Cup 2026. Bok earned the sole qualification spot from the India pathway.
The Global Chess League's Season 4 draft saw Indian GM Nihal Sarin drafted by American Gambits amidst a bidding war, while defending champs Alpine APL Pipers retained Magnus Carlsen and added Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy. Chess legend Viswanathan Anand made a historic team switch to PBG Alaskan Knights.
Harshavardhan GB, 22, from Chennai, secures India's 97th Grandmaster title in chess, achieving the final GM norm at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Tournament, marking a relief after a 6-year pursuit since his International Master title in 2020.
14-year-old Ethan Vaz becomes India's 96th Grandmaster after securing his third GM norm at the 'Chess Summer in Sarajevo – GM Mix' tournament, overcoming a challenging journey that began after his family relocated from Japan following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
The Global Chess League's Season 4 Player Draft is set for June 29 in Mumbai, featuring 36 Grandmasters. Magnus Carlsen returns, and Divya Deshmukh makes her debut. The main tournament runs September 3-13 in Bengaluru.
Magnus Carlsen's unprecedented four consecutive losses in Hong Kong and a disappointing finish in Oslo have fueled speculation about his future in chess, while China's national team, "Dragon Chilling," made a strong comeback by winning both Rapid and Blitz gold medals.
FIDE and World Chess launched a two-year pilot, "First Rating Experiment," allowing online play for initial OTB blitz and rapid ratings up to 1,800 Elo. This move, aimed at democratizing chess, has divided Indian Grandmasters, with some welcoming it as barrier-breaking and others fearing it compromises the rating system's credibility due to cheating concerns.
Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran advises World Champion D Gukesh to speed up calculations and improve conversion of technical positions to defend his title against Javokhir Sindarov. Sasikiran noted Gukesh's unconventional play creates chaos but leads to time trouble, while Sindarov is well-prepared and relies on memory.
GM Krishnan Sasikiran advises World Champion D Gukesh to speed up calculations and manage time better for his upcoming title defense against Javokhir Sindarov. Sasikiran notes Gukesh's complex play is dangerous but leads to time trouble, urging focus on conversion and opponent weaknesses.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong. Erigaisi capitalized on a late blunder by Carlsen, securing a crucial win for Team MGD1.
Indian Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha, who appeared on "Kaun Banega Crorepati" winning Rs 4.8 lakh, has now qualified for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh. This qualification follows his Commonwealth Chess Championship gold medal.
