News Arena

Home

Nation

States

International

Politics

Opinion

Economy

Sports

Entertainment

Trending:

Searched Tag: chess
D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen at a match in 2023.

Carlsen vs Gukesh showdown at Norway Chess 2025

December 16, 2024, 05:54 PM - 2 min read

In 2023, Gukesh finished third in Stavanger. Now, he’s back as World Champion, ready to challenge Carlsen on home soil.

Read more
In a world championship, it's not only about chess. There is a lot of mental and emotional pressure to deal with, Gukesh said in a press meet organised by Velammal Vidyalaya, his childhood school.

Handling mental, emotional pressure crucial in World C'ship: Gukesh

December 16, 2024, 04:50 PM - 3 min read

The 18-year-old, who defeated China's Ding Liren to become the youngest ever owner of the world title, arrived Chennai on Monday to a rousing welcome

Read more
The Global Chess League is a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra.

London to host 2nd Global Chess League in October

June 27, 2024, 03:45 PM - 2 min read

This international event, a collaboration between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, aims to elevate the profile of chess worldwide.

Read more
Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical victory

May 30, 2024, 08:48 AM - 2 min read

Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table.

Read more
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after they played out an easy draw in the 10th round of the Candidates chess tournament.

Candidates Chess: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi to stay in joint lead

April 16, 2024, 03:19 PM - 2 min read

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after they played out an easy draw in the 10th round of the Candidates chess tournament at Toronto.

Read more
Canada is set to host one of the most prestigious chess tournaments from April 3-22 in Toronto, where five Indians, including two women players will also present their challenge.

FIDE makes urgent appeal to Canada to issue visas to players for Candidates

March 2, 2024, 03:58 PM - 2 min read

Raising a red flag over delay in issuance of visas to players competing in the prestigious Candidates event, International chess federation FIDE on Saturday enjoined Canada to process the applications at the earliest

Read more
R Praggnanandhaa playing. Image X.

Masters of the Board: Abdusattarov joins Maghsoodloo at the Top, Praggnanandhaa's misfortune

March 1, 2024, 04:46 PM - 2 min read

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa suffered another setback in the Prague Masters Chess tournament, losing to Richard Rapport of Romania in the third round. This marks Praggnanandhaa's second consecutive loss, significantly impacting his standing in the competition.

Read more
Chess, Pragganandhaa, India, victory

Praggnanandhaa defeats World Champion Liren, surpasses Vishwanathan Anand as top rated Indian chess player

January 17, 2024, 11:57 AM - 2 min read

After the victory late on Tuesday night, the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa has 2748.3 points as against 2748 of five-time world champion Anand in the FIDE live ratings. The world chess body publishes the ratings at the start of each month.

Read more

Eight year old British-Indian named best female chess player in Europe

December 21, 2023, 07:21 AM - 2 min read

An eight-year-old British Indian schoolgirl has made chess history after being named the "super talented" best female player at a European championship.

Read more

Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali become world's first brother-sister Grandmasters duo

December 2, 2023, 09:36 PM - 2 min read

Indian chess ace R Vaishali joined younger sibling R Praggnanandhaa to become the world's first-ever brother-sister Grandmasters duo and only the third woman from the country to earn the GM title, at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain.

Read more

TOP CATEGORIES

  • Nation

QUICK LINKS

About us Rss FeedSitemapPrivacy PolicyTerms & Condition
logo

2025 News Arena India Pvt Ltd | All rights reserved | The Ideaz Factory