Tamil Nadu has firmly established itself as India’s chess powerhouse. The state produces grandmasters, hosts elite tournaments, and cultivates a…
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GM Praggnanandhaa Takes on the Dosa Challenge—Coach Shares the Fun
Indian chess GM Praggnanandhaa R recently swapped his chessboard for a dosa tawa, showcasing his culinary skills in a lighthearted…
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Russian GM Lagno Boycotts FIDE Event, Accuses of Anti-Russian Bias
Russian GM Lagno has withdrawn from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune, accusing the chess governing body of…
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Gukesh and MS Dhoni: How a Cricket Icon Shaped a Chess Champion
Chess sensation D Gukesh recently revealed how MS Dhoni’s influence propelled him to the world chess title. On March 25,…
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Anand Rejects Carlsen, Chooses Fischer as Top Champion
Viswanathan Anand, India’s chess legend, recently played the viral “pick your favourite” game with FIDE. The five-time World Champion revealed…
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Gukesh vs R Ashwin: Chess Meets Cricket at MA Chidambaram Stadium
World Chess Champion D Gukesh took center stage at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where he engaged in a friendly…
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Viswanathan Anand Blames Kasparov for Chess’s Olympic Setback
Viswanathan Anand, the five-time World Chess Champion and current FIDE Deputy President, recently discussed the ongoing efforts to include chess…
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Is Retirement Near? Hikaru Nakamura Admits Losing Passion for Chess
Hikaru Nakamura, the world’s second-ranked chess player, has hinted at retirement from Classical chess. After a hard-fought victory over 16-year-old…
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FIDE Rejects Vaishali and Polgar’s Abolition Demand: Women’s Chess Titles Stay
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has dismissed proposals from Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali and Hungarian legend Judit Polgar to eliminate…
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Magnus Carlsen vs. The World: A Historic Freestyle Chess Battle
On April 4, 2025, five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen will engage in a distinctive Freestyle Chess match against the…
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