Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen (video grab) Magnus Carlsen Beating Yagiz Kaan in a must-win situation in the Classics, and then beating Arjun Erigaisi twice with black stones in the blitz tie-break.As a result, Norway’s TePe Sigeman & Co. took first place in the world. Chess Championship in Malmö, Sweden on Thursday. This is Carlsen’s … Read more
Exclusive interview with Vincent Keymer (special arrangement) New Delhi: Vincent Keymer is an International Master (IM) who first established his authority on home soil when he won the prestigious Gronk Chess Open in 2018, when he was barely 13 years old. The Grunke Festival is held in the German city of Karlsruhe and has always … Read more
Hikaru Nakamura talks about Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann documentary New Delhi: World number two Hikaru Nakamura has made it clear that he has no interest in watching Netflix’s latest documentary about the controversial rivalry between the sexes. Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, although the film sparked new controversy in the chess community.Nakamura, speaking after … Read more
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
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