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

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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 at the Glencoe Freestyle Open went viral when grandmaster (general manager) Harika Dronavali reached out to resign, but Uzbek general manager Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste”. It was a memorable and respectful exchange … Read more

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

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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 was the final push before the first scheduled rest day at the Cape St. George Hotel and Resort in Cyprus as the 2026 Candidates Tournament opens up a new level of competition. However, the Indian … Read more

‘Complete nonsense’: Nihal Salin labels Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri ‘painting style’ in front of candidates

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'Complete nonsense': Nihal Salin labels Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri 'painting style' in front of candidates

Nihal Sarin and Anish Giri (Photos by Michal Walusza, Lennart Ootes and FIDE) New Delhi: When the 2026 Chess Candidates Tournament comes to Cyprus, the name Anish Giri remains synonymous with a strange and frustrating memory from the past. 14 draws in 14 games. A legendary performance in the 2016 Candidates’ Tournament earned the current … Read more

Exclusive after Humpy candidate withdraws: ‘Will FIDE hold tournament in Kashmir?’

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Exclusive after Humpy candidate withdraws: 'Will FIDE hold tournament in Kashmir?'

Koneru Humpy (Photo: Lennart Ootes/FIDE). New Delhi: Veteran Indian grandmaster (GM) and world number five Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Championship in Cyprus, a move that has shocked the global chess world. The 38-year-old made the decision via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday night, citing “Level … Read more

Ding Liren: “I hope I can read more when I am young”

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Ding Liren: “I hope I can read more when I am young”

Chinese player Ding Liren (Photo: FIDE/Eric Rosen) New Delhi: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has been withdrawn from the FIDE rating list due to too few matches, but he seems completely calm about the situation. Once at the top of the chess world, he is now taking a step back to enjoy a quieter … Read more

Norway Chess 2026: From D Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh – Complete List of Open and Women’s Players | Chess News

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Norway Chess 2026: From D Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh - Complete List of Open and Women's Players | Chess News

The 2026 Norwegian Chess Championship will be held in Oslo from May 25 to June 5 and will feature elite competitions for men and women with the same prize money and the same format. Six players from each event will compete in a double round-robin with a doomsday tie-break. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Pragnananda … Read more