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Chess: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, can break another world age record on Friday

England’s talent from Harrow can become the youngest female international master in chess history

The Guardian - UK · 3h ago

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal's victory helps India women draw against USA, men split points with Uzbekistan

International Master Vantika Agrawal secured an essential win against Grandmaster Irina Krush, leading India to a 2-2 draw with the United States in the ninth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad women's section on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024

Fast-rising Lu and Lee, both 14, could provide Fischer v Spassky-style rivalry

Lu Miaoyi jumped to the 2400 international master level at Reykjavik, while Alice Lee defeated the US No 1 Irina Krush in St Louis

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024

Tata Steel Chess: Unstoppable Divya storms into sole lead

Divya Deshmukh's dream continues: she leads the women's rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament on 5.5 points, winning 5 of 6 games. Ju Wenjun, reigning World champion, is 1.5 points behind, while Polina Shuvalova and Irina Krush are on 3.5 and 3 points respectively. K. Humpy posted…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Divya and Vantika shine on day one, take early lead in Tata Steel Chess

Divya Deshmukh and Vantika Agrawal lead the Tata Steel Chess India tournament after Day 1, having scored 2.5 points each. Divya shocked 3rd seed Dronavalli Harika and drew with reigning World champion Ju Wenjun, while Vantika beat 2nd seed Koneru Humpy and defending champion Anna Ushenina. Divya hopes to build…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Triveni Continental Kings first team to qualify for Global Chess League finals

DUBAI: Triveni Continental Kings beat Ganges Grandmasters, led by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, 11-6 to become the first team to qualify for the finals of the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023