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Gukesh put Nakamura under time pressure to win the game in 42 moves.

Gukesh prevails over Nakamura in remarkable fightback

May 29, 2025, 03:44 PM - 4 min read

World chess champion moves to fifth spot ahead of Chinese No. 1 Wei Yi after opening his account

Young chess talent Viraj Sarawgi clinches silver medal. File Photo.

Assam chess champ Viraj Sarawgi wins silver in Bangkok

February 10, 2025, 07:03 PM - 3 min read

Assam’s young chess prodigy, Viraj Sarawgi, has brought pride to India by securing a silver medal at the Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship.

Vaishali’s 9.5 point victory secures World Blitz quarters berth.

Vaishali triumphs in women’s World Blitz qualifier round

December 31, 2024, 04:42 PM - 3 min read

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali recently claimed victory in the women’s qualifier at the World Blitz Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals with an impressive performance.

World champion D Gukesh arrived in Chennai on Monday.

Thousands greet D Gukesh in Chennai after chess win

December 16, 2024, 12:09 PM - 2 min read

Thousands of fans welcomed Gukesh Dommaraju when he arrived in Chennai on Monday, December 16. A specially-designed car was waiting at the airport to escort the youngest world chess champion to his home.

Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh becomes World Junior Girls' Chess champion. File photo.

Divya crowned World Junior Girls' Chess champion

June 14, 2024, 08:54 AM - 2 min read

The immensely talented International Master secured her victory by outclassing Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva, concluding the tournament with a commendable score of 10 points out of a possible 11.

Delhi joins race to host Chess World Championship

June 1, 2024, 04:37 PM - 2 min read

AICF president Nitin Narang told reporters that the National Chess Federation has bid for New Delhi as the venue for the title showdown and that a no-objection certificate (NOC) had been taken from the Indian government.

Initiatives include state-of-the-art national chess arena for elite-level training and an AICF Rating system specifically for India, cash rewards of Rs 25 lakh to top five players, two-year contracts for national level U-7, U-19 players, financial help for state bodies and reservations for women in key areas.

‘Chequemate’: Rs 65 cr boost for chess promotion by AICF

May 5, 2024, 02:37 PM - 2 min read

Initiatives include state-of-the-art national chess arena for elite-level training and an AICF Rating system specifically for India, cash rewards of Rs 25 lakh to top five players, two-year contracts for national level U-7, U-19 players, financial help for state bodies and reservations for women in key areas

R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious against compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in Round 3.

Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa triumph: Indian Chess stars shine bright in candidates round 3

April 8, 2024, 04:07 PM - 2 min read

In a captivating display of skill and strategy, Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious against compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the third round of the prestigious Candidates Chess tournament.

An image of the AICF's new president Nitin Narang.

Nitin Narang elected as youngest-ever All India Chess Federation president

March 14, 2024, 07:30 PM - 2 min read

Having previously served as the Vice President of the Haryana Chess Association, Narang brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role, particularly in nurturing the sport at the grassroots level. At 36, his leadership embodies a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to the development of chess in India.