The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.

Japanese-American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura added that the Indian chess ecosystem, which is given rise to superstars such ...

The knockout stage of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour’s first event will begin on Sunday, February 9 with World Champion ...

Praggnanandhaa’s remarkable comeback in the tiebreaker showcased his resilience and strategic prowess. After losing the first ...

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious in the Tata Steel Masters, overcoming compatriot D Gukesh in a dramatic match ...

This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE ...

As the revolutionary Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 gets underway on 7 February, we take a look at the players competing in ...

World Champion D Gukesh drew against Wei Yi to maintain his lead at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, while R Praggnanandhaa defeated Fabiano Caruana to close in on Gukesh. Other Indian players also ...

Disagreement over right to regulate any 'World Championship' and waiver for players to appear in unsanctioned league ...

Indian World champion D Gukesh will try his hand at the event where positions of pieces on the back ranks randomised, and the ...