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Asian Games: Vidit Gujrathi stumbles against China's Wei Yi; in joint second place

NEW DELHI: In the seventh round of the men's individual chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi faced a loss against the top-ranked Chinese player Wei Yi.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi scores 2 wins, women players stutter in Asian Games chess

NEW DELHI: Making a strong comeback after an unexpected loss, third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi secured victories in the third and fourth rounds of the men's individual chess event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Chess: Indian men falter in 2nd round; Humpy, Harika post two wins each at Asian Games

HANGZHOU: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan's IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men's individual event at the Asian Games here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 24, 2023

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India chess team shines in round 1 of Chess at Asian Games

India’s Gujarathi Vidit Santosh, Erigaisi Arjun Kumar, Dronavalli Harika and Koneru Humpy clinched a win in the first round of the men’s and women’s individual chess at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2023

Focus on Praggnanandhaa as India begin campaign in chess at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The spotlight will be on the young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in the chess competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games, especially after his recent impressive performances in the World Cup. India is eager to secure several medals to boost their overall tally.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

Indian ‘super moms’ competing at Asian Games

Indian athletes are smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete after giving birth. Mary Kom and Sania Mirza are two of the most well-known. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dipika Pallikal (Squash), Koneru Humpy (Chess), Harika Dronavalli (Chess) and Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) will compete, each having achieved success in their…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Ju Wenjun pips Koneru Humpy for Tata Steel Chess blitz title

KOLKATA: Grandmaster Ju Wenjun was finally rewarded for playing the most consistent chess over the past five days. Two days after finishing second behind India’s Divya Deshmukh in the women’s rapid meet, she ended her maiden visit to India on a memorable note claiming the blitz title of Tata Steel…

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

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Ju Wenjun is blitz queen at Tata Steel chess

Jun Wenjun wins Tata Steel Chess India tournament; Koneru Humpy finishes runner-up; Dronavalli Harika & Divya Deshmukh 3rd & 4th.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Tata Steel Chess India: Harika, Humpy stage comebacks

KOLKATA: It's difficult to keep seasoned campaigners down for long. Grandmasters D Harika and Koneru Humpy proved just that as India's top two women players bounced back in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament after a not-so-good rapid tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National…

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023

Tata Steel Chess: Harika and Ju Wenjun on top after dramatic day one of blitz

Harika & Ju Wenjun lead Women's Tata Steel Chess India tournament after 9th round; Humpy & Divya in 2nd; Shuvalova, Krush & Savitha follow. Divya avenged her rapid event loss to Humpy in last round. Harika & Ju have 6.5 pts, Humpy & Divya 5 pts, Shuvalova 4.5 pts.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Tata Steel Chess India: Divya Deshmukh claims rapid title

KOLKATA: Divya Deshmukh knows how to grab an opportunity with both hands. The 17-year-old Women’s Grandmaster, who was only a last-minute inclusion after India’s latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa’s sister WGM MR Vaishali pulled out, ended up claiming the women’s rapid title of Tata Steel Chess India tournament at the…

The Times of India · Sep 2, 2023

Tata Steel Chess: Divya Deshmukh emerges as the queen in her own fairytale

Divya Deshmukh, 17, stunned 2nd seed Koneru Humpy to become the outright champion of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. She held her nerves admirably, finishing half-a-point ahead of top seed Ju Wenjun. Her remarkable story is one of many in Indian chess of late.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

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

Indian youngsters shine on opening day of Tata Chess

KOLKATA: Indian youngsters continue to make waves as just days after 18-year-old Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa qualified for the Candidates meet, 17-year-old Divya Deshmukh and 20-year-old Vantika Agarwal ended Day I of the women’s rapid section of Tata Steel Chess India tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of…

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

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The Hindu · Aug 31, 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 Times of India · Aug 30, 2023

Indian chess is in good hands: Koneru Humpy

KOLKATA: Grandmaster Koneru Humpy believes Indian chess is in good hands as she lauded R Praggnandhaa’s feat of reaching the final of the World Cup recently. “I feel these youngsters are a very talented bunch.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

India to send 634 athletes to Asian Games; Bajrang figures in list

India to send 634 sportspersons to Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing 2018 Jakarta's 572. Track and field events have 34 men and 31 women, 44 footballers, 36 hockey players, 30 shooters, 33 sailors, 2 kurash, 1 gymnast, and 15 each in men's and women's cricket teams. Wrestler Bajrang Punia and Antim…

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023

Humpy, Harika to spearhead India's challenge in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India will send a formidable 10-member chess contingent to the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou in a bid to showcase their chess prowess on the international stage. Led by double Asian Games gold medallist Koneru Humpy and bronze medallist Dronavalli Harika, the Indian team is determined to make…

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The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy bats for more chess tournaments for women in India

NEW DELHI: Koneru Humpy, the former World Rapid Chess Champion from India, emphasised the importance of organising additional chess events specifically for women in the country with an aim to cultivate a larger pool of female players and promote gender equality in the sport.

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

This league will be an inspiration for organisers all over the world, says Humpy

This league will be an inspiration for organisers all over the world,

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

Global Chess League can fill existing gaps in current ecosystem: Koneru Humpy

NEW DELHI: Former World Rapid Chess champion Koneru Humpy expressed her belief that the inaugural Global Chess League (GCL) has the potential to bridge the existing gap in the global "ecosystem" of the sport.

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2022

India's Savitha Shri bags bronze in World Rapid Chess

ALMATY (Kazakhstan): Fifteen-year-old Indian WIM B Savitha Shri on Wednesday won a bronze medal in the women's event of FIDE World Rapid Championship here.

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2022

Top players for Kolkata rapid and blitz chess

KOLKATA: India's top two women players will be seen in action as Tata Steel Chess India returns to the city for the fourth time from November 29 to December 4.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Chess Olympiad: India women miss gold on final day, finish third

Defeat to USA in 11th round proves costly for Tania Co.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

India 'A' crush Kazakhstan in women's event, India 'B' men's team draws with Uzbekistan

MAMALLAPURAM: The top-seeded India 'A' team outclassed Kazakhstan 3.5-0.5 for a crucial win in the 10th and penultimate round of the women's section in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Monday.

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