A Shift in the Chess Hierarchy In a dramatic fifth round of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger, rising Indian star Gukesh D achieved his first-ever classical victory over compatriot Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, while American grandmaster Wesley So handed world number one Magnus Carlsen a significant defeat. These results, finalized this week, mark a pivotal moment…
Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has secured a historic direct invitation to the upcoming Esports Nations Cup (ENC) chess tournament, marking a significant milestone for Indian representation in the global digital sports arena. The announcement confirms that Sarin will lead Team India Esports in the tournament, distinguishing him as the nation’s premier direct invitee for this specific…
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered a significant upset at the Super Chess Classic Romania tournament, held recently, by defeating Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov and ending his remarkable 53-game unbeaten streak in classical chess. This pivotal match, alongside victories by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer, has set an intense tone for the ongoing elite competition in…
