Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has once again captured the spotlight, making a strong classical chess comeback at the prestigious Sinquefield Cup 2025. The tournament, known as one of the crown jewels of the Grand Chess Tour, features an elite lineup of world-class players including reigning world champion Ding Liren, former champions Magnus Carlsen and…
The world of chess has long been dominated by men, both in perception and statistics. A controversial statement made in 1989 by Garry Kasparov, widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, still sparks debates: “Chess doesn’t fit women properly.” More than three decades later, rising Indian star Divya Deshmukh is determined…
In the ever-growing world of chess, a new star has emerged, and she is rewriting the narrative of what age and talent can achieve. Bodhana Sivanandan, a young chess prodigy of Indian descent based in the United Kingdom, has captured global attention after her remarkable victory against Grandmaster Pete Wells in a competitive encounter. This…
In the modern world of chess, where grandmasters and streamers often engage in friendly online battles, few matches have generated as much buzz as the one between D Gukesh and popular chess content creator GothamChess (real name Levy Rozman). What made this particular encounter go viral was its brevity — the young Indian prodigy managed…
In a monumental achievement for both traditional and digital chess formats, Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian Grandmaster and former five-time World Chess Champion, has etched his name into the history books by winning the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025. Held in a groundbreaking hybrid format blending classical principles with modern esports infrastructure, the event drew…
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor recently made headlines off the silver screen as he spent a cheerful afternoon at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, indulging in his love for the sport. The charming actor was spotted enjoying a friendly celebrity cricket match, much to the delight of fans, while his wife, Mira Rajput, was…
In a defining moment for Indian chess, teenager Divya Deshmukh etched her name into history by clinching the prestigious Chess World Cup title, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve the feat. Her outstanding performance throughout the tournament was not only a showcase of her tactical brilliance and deep understanding of the game, but also of…
Indian chess continues to shine on the global stage, with teenage Grandmaster D Gukesh emerging as one of the brightest stars in the sport’s modern era. Recently, his coach, Polish Grandmaster Grzegorz Gajewski, opened up about Gukesh’s mental resilience, maturity, and immense potential, emphasising that despite his calm, methodical presence on the board, it is…
In a candid yet constructive assessment, Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand rated teenage Grandmaster D Gukesh’s recent Norway Chess 2025 performance as “D grade,” indicating his disappointment with the 18-year-old’s showing despite his status as World No. 6. Anand’s remarks have sparked widespread debate in Indian chess circles about expectations, mentoring, and the pressure on…
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, India’s most celebrated female chess player, is poised to make a strong statement at the upcoming FIDE World Women’s Chess Cup 2025 after being seeded fourth in the final roster released by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This high seeding strengthens her chances of progressing deep into the tournament and securing a…
