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Crowded at the top: On strong domestic base propelling Indian chess

A strong domestic base is propelling Indian chess to great heights

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022

Nihal Sarin joins Arjun, Raunak in second spot

Robson in the lead

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

India 2 coach says Indian chess shouldn’t lose momentum after historic show

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2022

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Gukesh’s show at Chess Olympiad was just breathless: Viswanathan Anand

CHENNAI: India not only hosted what’s arguably one of the best editions of the chess Olympiad --- which concluded on Sunday --- but also delivered its strongest-ever show in the competition by winning two bronze medals. The high point of the tournament from India’s point of view was young gun…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Historic double bronze at Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: It was a historic day for Indian chess as both the men's and women's teams won bronze medals in the 44th Chess Olympiad on Tuesday. But there was also a sense of missing out.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Gold for Gukesh and Nihal; silver for Arjun

India 1 claims Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time

The Hindu · Aug 9, 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.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

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Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

Poland women stun India 1; Pragg saves India 2

Uzbekistan crushes Armenia for lead in Open category; India 1, three others ahead in women’s section

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022

Chennai Chess Olympiad: India 'B' draws with Azerbaijan; India 'A', 'C' teams register wins

D Gukesh saw his winning streak come to a halt after he drew his top board game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Arjun Erigaisi, SL Narayanan shine in India 1 win

MAMALLAPURAM: All eyes were on the India vs India match on Friday as the 44th Chess Olympiad returned after a day’s break. And the higher-ranked India 1 justified their billing beating India 3 in the seventh round.

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2022

India’s love affair with chess

There are reasons India’s chess profile has gone stratospheric and the youth parade at this Olympiad is testimony to how many prodigies the country has churned out

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2022

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh, Nihal, Tania and Vantika thrive

India 1 held by France; India 3 loses to Georgia in the women’s section

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022

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The Times of India · Aug 1, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Nihal star in India 2 win

MAMALLAPURAM: After being on top for the first three days of the 44th Olympiad, Indian teams faced their first hurdle on Monday. India 1, in the open category, drew their encounter against France 2-2. All four matches in that round ended in draws. P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujrathi drew with…

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2022

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

MAMALLAPURAM: Chess Olympiad fever peaks here with Indian teams appearing primed for glory in the 44th edition of the prestigious event that starts from Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

India 'B' team capable of podium finish in Chess Olympiad: Coach Ramesh

CHENNAI: The youthful India 'B' team can finish on the podium in the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad if the players perform to their potential, the side's coach Grandmaster RB Ramesh said.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

Chess Olympiad: All eyes will be on Arjun, Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Nihal & Raunak as India’s next-gen faces first big test

CHENNAI: If one glances through the latest FIDE top-10 junior rankings, three from India feature in them. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is in No. 2 spot behind Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh and Nihal Sarin are in the 6th and 10th spot respectively.

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The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

Super GM at a sweet 16

Gukesh has been on a winning spree, capturing four tournament titles this year and reaching No 32 in the world chess rankings based on live ELO ratings.

The Hindu · May 22, 2022

Gukesh, seven other Indians among the leaders

D. Gukesh and seven other Indians made a winning start to their campaigns in the $60,000 Sharjah Mas

The Hindu · May 21, 2022

Arjun leads strong Indian presence

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The Hindu · May 2, 2022

20-member Indian team for Chess Olympiad

Anand steps aside to let youngsters have a chance

The Times of India · May 2, 2022

Chess Olympiad: Viswanathan Anand to mentor squad as India name two teams in open and women's section

CHENNAI: Two teams each will represent India in the Open and women's section at the 44th Chess Olympiad with five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand being named as the hosts' mentor for the prestigious tournament scheduled to be played from July 28 to August 10.

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2022

Gukesh eyes title; Sasikiran triumphs

Castella de Mancha (Spain)

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022

India’s newly crowned queen over 64 squares eyes bigger conquests

Divya Deshmukh — National senior women’s chess champion at just 16 and multiple-time world champion in age-group events — wants to claim the sport’s top prizes over the course of her career. With the right financial support, she could have a shot at taking her game to the next level

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