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Faustino Oro, aged 10 and known as ‘the Messi of chess’, advances again

Argentinian prodigy already has two international master norms and looks set to break more records while England’s pre-teen talents are also making eye-catching progress

The Guardian - UK

Praggnanandhaa stuns world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana after upseting No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess to climb into world's top 10

India's R Praggnanandhaa continues to produce top-quality chess as he stunned world number two Fabiano Caruana on Saturday in Round 5 of Norway chess to achieve the distinction of beating both world number one Magnus Carlsen and number two Caruana in classical chess for the first time ever.

The Times of India

Chess: Magnus Carlsen loses on home turf in Norway to 18-year-old Indian

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, fifth in the Candidates, says: ‘I can beat these players, but I have to play my best for that’

The Guardian - UK

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Norway Chess 2024, Round 2: Vaishali beats Koneru in classical game; Praggnanandhaa loses to reigning World Champion Liren

Round 2 of the prestigious Norway Chess saw all three classical games ending up in a draw once again here at the SpareBank 1 SR-Bank on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chess: Carlsen wins in Casablanca as new variant tests historic skills

The world No 1 identified most of the six positions from previous world championships and exploited Vishy Anand’s unfamiliarity with a classic from Havana 1889

The Guardian - UK

Gukesh is a version of me: Ding Liren

World champion feels his 17-yr-old Indian challenger is very mature for his age

The Times of India

Playing Magnus Carlsen in his home turf not a challenge for me: Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: R Praggnanandhaa, a rising star in Indian chess, is confident as he prepares to face Magnus Carlsen at the upcoming Norway Chess tournament, commencing on May 27.

The Times of India

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Casablanca Chess: Carlsen takes lead on opening day

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen leads Casablanca Chess tournament with two wins and a draw on opening day.

The Hindu

Chess: England seniors score triple European gold and eye world titles

England over-50s edged out Italy and Hungary on tie-break, while England over-65s shone at the European senior championships in Slovenia

The Guardian - UK

Praggnanandhaa finishes fourth; Carlsen wins Superbet rapid and blitz tournament

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased his prowess by securing a clear fourth-place finish in the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen delivered a stellar performance on the final day, scoring an impressive 8/9 to secure the top position.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen but remains third in Superbet chess

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway to keep himself afloat.

The Hindu

Superbet rapid and blitz chess | Gukesh storms back, Praggananandhaa moves to joint third; Carlsen takes lead

D Gukesh bounces back to defeat top players in Superbet tournament, while Carlsen and Wei Yi lead standings.

The Hindu

Chess: Britain’s 4NCL national league has closest ever three-way finish

Wood Green edge out Manx Liberty and The Sharks on game points after a triple tie on match points

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Magnus Carlsen calls Ding Liren ‘broken’ as teenage star Gukesh emerges

The former world champion fears for the current holder, who is out of form before title defence against 17-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju

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Chess: Gukesh, 17, shocks favourites to become youngest challenger for title

The Chennai teenager won the Candidates by just half a point and will take on China’s Ding Liren for the world crown in a 14-game series later this year

The Times of India

MS Dhoni and Novak Djokovic's pressure-soaking ability attracts chess sensation D Gukesh

NEW DELHI: India's rising chess star, D Gukesh, finds inspiration in the composure and resilience exhibited by two sporting legends: former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and tennis icon Novak Djokovic.

The Hindu

Gukesh’s quest to conquer the world reaches its final stage: Data

D. Gukesh wins FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, outshining top players worldwide at 17

The Times of India

Gukesh's win a booster shot for India's chess

PUNE: D Gukesh has always been the real deal among all the Indian chess talent. Simply because hi s superior over-the board credentials in classical chess within the young brigade. He has always been a fighter and is never happy with half a point.

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India unveils Chennai's 17-year-old Gukesh as its youngest challenger in chess history

NAGPUR: Gukesh Dommaraju announced his arrival with a masterstroke. The Indian prince overtook elite players to create history by becoming the youngest ever challenger for the World chess title.

International Business Times

Magnus Carlsen Net Worth 2024: Life And Fortune Of The Chess Grandmaster

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen dominates with record wins, the highest rating ever, and the most prize money earned. His immense talent translates to a net worth that reflects his champion status.

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Nepomniachtchi bids for third Candidates victory as Indian trio shine

The 33-year-old Russian, a defeated world title challenger in 2021 and 2023, is in line for a third attempt as he leads in Toronto at halfway in the 14-round event

The Times of India

Candidates Tournament: 'Praggnanandhaa will do well; Vidit, Gukesh will struggle'

NAGPUR: For the first time in 74 years since the Candidates chess tournament was first played in Budapest in 1950, the event will feature a rare mix of youngsters and battle-hardened pros over the next 20 days at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada.

The Guardian - UK

Caruana favourite as Candidates begins while Carlsen wins sixth event in a row

The contest to decide Ding Liren’s challenger began on Thursday, while the world No 1 kept up his winning streak in the Grenke Classic

The Times of India

Experience vs exuberance: Candidates vie for big chess prize

NAGPUR: For the first time since the Candidates chess tournament was first played in 1950, as many as five Indian masters will be vying to become a challenger to the world chess champion.

The Times of India

Indians are a long shot in Candidates, says legendary Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand emphasises the importance of experience over youthful exuberance, expressing his belief that the three Indian participants in the upcoming Candidates chess title still have some way to go before contending for victory. Anand suggests that they "should first settle into the tournament" before…

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