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‘Zindalov was lucky’: Germany No. 1 Kemer in ‘crucial moments’ | Exclusive

Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) New Delhi: There is a new apex predator…

1 week ago

Zindarov won the candidate match and started a World C’ship conflict with D Gukesh

Javokhir Sindarov vs. Anish Giri (Photo: Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov produced a flawless performance to win the 2026…

2 weeks ago

From middle finger moments to doubling gukshi: What’s next for Sarin?

Nihal Salin (Photo: Michal Walusza) New Delhi: Last February, Nihal Sarin was busy playing an online chess game at TakeTakeTake's…

2 weeks ago

No handshake! General manager of Uzbekistan national team shocks Indian player Harikai with ‘Namaste’ – Watch

Nodirbek Yakubboev gives the 'Namaste' gesture to India's Harika Dronavali (Photo: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A lighthearted and heartwarming moment…

3 weeks ago

Chess Candidates: How risk-averse Indians sabotaged themselves in the fourth round

Divya Deshmukh vs Julkinl (Photo: Michal Walusza) New Delhi: The fourth wheel has always been considered a psychological hurdle. Wednesday…

3 weeks ago

Divya Deshmukh’s debut could have an impact on candidates

Divya Deshmukh (Image: FIDE) Nagpur: "I believe it will happen sooner or later." Divya Deshmukh, who has just become the…

4 weeks ago

‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess president hits back at Hampi after candidate withdraws

Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis New Delhi: India's top grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Candidates…

1 month ago

‘Gukesh won title by accident’: Former world champion Karpov sparks controversy

India's D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI photo) New Delhi: India's young chess star Gukesh has come under criticism…

1 month ago

India’s GECI ranking slips in 2026: How to improve?

Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh and Harika Dronavalli (left to right) (Photo: Maria Emelianova/Chess.com) New Delhi: Last Sunday was…

2 months ago

India welcomes its 93rd general manager: Mother quits job to play chess – The making of Aarav Dengla

Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd grandmaster (special arrangement) New Delhi: "Chess is war on the board." This line, often attributed…

2 months ago