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Meet Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi: Born 50 years after Kasparov, the 13-year-old maths prodigy becomes India's only medallist in World Youth Chess

Meet Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi: Thirteen-year-old Woman FIDE Master Pratitee Bordoloi won silver at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026 in Italy, finishing as India’s only medallist. A maths prodigy with a shared birthday with Garry Kasparov, she combined sharp calculation, calm preparation and independent thinking to produce an unbeaten…

The Economic Times

Candidates Chess: GMs Dibyendu Barua and Pravin Thipsay analyse how Indian players have fared so far

Candidates Chess: GMs Dibyendu Barua and Pravin Thipsay analyse how Indian players have fared so far

Indian chess grandmasters Dibyendu Barua and Pravin Thipsay express admiration for the performance of India's five-player team, spearheaded by the R Praggnanandhaa, at the esteemed Candidates chess tournament.

The Times of India

Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023

Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023

Ask the importance of just one healthy eye to those who suffer from visual impairment. Similarly, ask the value of one Candidates spot to those Indian chess followers who waited for 32 years to see the second Indian to reach there. Viswanathan Anand was the first in 1991. And now,…

The Times of India

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With Indian chess at its acme, the stars are set to pose a strong challenge at the Candidates

India's chess followers set to witness historic Candidates tournament in Toronto. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R. Vaishali have already qualified, while D. Gukesh and Koneru Humpy are in contention. AICF has allocated ₹2 crore to aid in preparation, showing support for the players.

Minimum investment, deep dedication: Chess now offers a workable career path for children

KOLKATA: The stunning progress of teen prodigies R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh in international chess has encouraged several parents to consider the sport as a serious 'career option' for their children.

The Times of India

India’s new chess star Praggnanandhaa: The knight who will be king

Chess is a game of hidden joy. And there is one (Anand) in India’s new chess star – Praggnanandhaa.

The Times of India

Gukesh overtakes Anand in live world rankings

Should Gukesh stay ahead of Viswanathan Anand till the release of the next ranking list on 1st September, the 17-year-old will become the first Indian to figure ahead of Anand in the World rankings since Pravin Thipsay in July 1986. At that time, Thipsay was rated 2485 to Anand’s 2420.

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Chasing crown sans jewel

Chasing crown sans jewel

In Carlsen's absence, Nepo vs Liren battle for World title lacks indisputable tag

The Times of India

Gukesh — a potential superstar

Gukesh — a potential superstar

He has won all his eight games, some against the world’s best

Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

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 consequences of Carlsen’s abdication

The consequences of Carlsen’s abdication

The reigning World champion has decided not to defend his crown. How will this affect competitive chess?

Jammu and Kashmir LG hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay

Jammu and Kashmir LG hands over Chess Olympiad Torch to Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday handed over the Chess Olympiad Torch to Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay here as part of relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai.

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