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…
Indian teenage chess prodigy and newly crowned World Chess Champion D Gukesh has silenced critics yet again, this time with his performance at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2025. His emphatic response comes days after former World Champion Magnus Carlsen termed him “one of the weaker players” in the elite circuit during a Norwegian…
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who continues to impress on the global circuit, has offered valuable insights into a key shift in the chess world – the move by Magnus Carlsen and other elite Grandmasters away from classical formats towards rapid, blitz, and hybrid tournaments. Speaking after his recent tournament appearance, Praggnanandhaa reflected on the…
Indian chess sensation D Gukesh, who recently made history by becoming the youngest ever candidate to challenge for the World Championship, has finally broken his silence on his underwhelming performance at Norway Chess 2025, admitting he is “really unhappy” with how he played in Stavanger. The 18-year-old, ranked World No. 3, finished in 6th place…
Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, one of the brightest stars in global chess, has opened up in a candid interview about his mindset, recent successes, and what drives him forward. The 19-year-old, who has already clinched three major classical titles in 2025—including the UzChess Cup, Tata Steel Masters, and Superbet Chess Classic Romania—says he’s not chasing…
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has officially joined Team Liquid, the global esports powerhouse led by five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, ahead of chess’s historic debut at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. The 19-year-old Grandmaster becomes the fourth Indian to sign with an esports franchise, marking a new chapter in the convergence of…
Rising Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Ayush Shetty continued their stellar run at the US Open Badminton 2025, advancing to the semifinals of the BWF Super 300 tournament with commanding straight-game victories in their respective quarterfinal matches. 🏸 Tanvi Sharma Reaches Maiden Super 300 Semifinal The 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, ranked World No. 66, delivered a…
In a major blow to India’s chess ambitions, the much-anticipated Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event scheduled for September in New Delhi has been officially cancelled due to lack of sponsorship, leaving fans and players disappointed. The decision was confirmed by Jan Henric Buettner, co-founder and outgoing CEO of Freestyle Chess, who cited persistent funding…
