Praggnanandhaa opens up on rivalry with Gukesh: ‘I started before him, I was already stronger…’

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has finally addressed the much-discussed rivalry with fellow teenage Grandmaster D Gukesh, offering a candid perspective that blends respect, history, and competitive fire. Speaking during a media interaction after his recent performance at the FIDE World Cup 2025, Praggnanandhaa said, “I started playing chess before him. I was already stronger…

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‘Chess doesn’t fit women properly’: How Divya Deshmukh plans to defy Garry Kasparov’s 36-year-old remark

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…

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