‘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 in the world of chess and his name is Javokil Zindarov.The 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster (GM) used stunning tactical aggression to win…
GM Zindarov wins the 2026 candidates competition and starts a world championship battle with Gukesh
Zindarov wins 2026 candidacy (IANS) Uzbekistan Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the Cyprus Chess Championship with an unprecedented dominant performance and set up a world championship match against current champion D Gukesh of India.The 20-year-old has…
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 FIDE Candidates Championship on Tuesday, sealing the crown with a one-round stoppage and setting up a blockbuster world…
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 ‘Tuesday’ event. His opponent is Armenian player Emin Ohanyan. In a tense endgame, Nihal outsmarted his…
It’s over in 34 steps! Nihal Sarin beats world champion D Gukesh in Menorca
At the Menorca Masters 2026, defending world champion D Gukesh suffered a setback and lost to compatriot Nihal Sarin in the third round.Gukesh arrives in Menorca as a two-time champion but his current form paints a very different picture. His troubles…
Chess Candidates 2026: Why Indians Are Not Favorites?
R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali (Image: Institutional) New Delhi: Two years ago, when Dommaraju Gukesh stormed the Candidates’ Tournament in Toronto, the chess world called it a miracle. By the time he defeated Ding Liren in…
‘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 from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title depended more on luck than dominance. Gukesh defeated Ding…
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 to former world champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64-square. For some, gaming…
Chess | ‘I don’t support this’: D Gukesh slams Vladimir Kramnik over cheating accusations | Chess News
D Gukesh and Vladimir Kramnik (Image: Agency) World chess champion Gukesh strongly opposes cheating accusations circulating in the chess community, especially those by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik. Ahead of the Prague Chess Festival, the…
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…