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Wide open: On the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto

The Candidates chess tournament in Toronto is the mind game’s biggest event of the year

The Hindu

Candidates tournament a huge opportunity for me, says chess wizard Praggnanandhaa

NAGPUR: India’s teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa is looking forward to making a mark in his first super tournament in Toronto.

The Times of India

Candidates chess | Nakamura or Caruana are favourites, while no one in front among women

The Candidates tournament features top players competing for a chance to challenge world champions Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun.

The Hindu

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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…

The Times of India

D Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa in Prague Masters Chess

PRAGUE: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa failed to register a win from an advantageous position against compatriot D Gukesh as their seventh round match ended in a draw in the Prague Masters Chess tournament on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa crushes Nodirbek Abdusattarov to be joint second in Prague Masters

PRAGUE: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated overnight sole leader Nodirbek Abdusattarov of Uzbekistan to stake his claim for the top honours at the Prague Masters chess tournament.

The Times of India

Prague Masters Chess | Praggnanandhaa crushes Abdusattarov to be joint second

Praggnanandhaa defeats Abdusattarov to stake claim for top honours at Prague Masters chess tournament.

The Hindu

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Praggnanandhaa blunders again, goes down to Rapport

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa blundered for the second day running and lost to Richard Rapport of Romania.

The Hindu

Prague Masters: R Praggnanandhaa blunders again, goes down to Richard Rapport

PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC): Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa blundered for the second day running and lost to Richard Rapport of Romania in the third round of the Prague Masters Chess tournament underway here.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa crushes Vincent Keymer in Prague Masters Chess opener

PRAGUE: India's R Praggnanandhaa came up with a scintillating performance to grind down German Vincent Keymer in the first round of the Prague Masters Chess tournament that got underway on Wednesday.

The Times of India

TOISA: Celebration of Indian sporting triumphs

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to felicitate sportspersons for bringing glory to the country

The Times of India

TOISA 2023: The chess wizards in the running for the trophy

NEW DELHI: The elite chess players of India, who etched their names in international history last year, have garnered well-deserved nominations for the esteemed Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023. Poised for a showdown, these top athletes are geared up to vie for the highest distinctions in the men's,…

The Times of India

You rarely get a chance against Magnus Carlsen and if he gets one, you are dead: Vincent Keymer

Vincent Keymer, Germany's greatest chess hope, discusses his career highlights, playing against Magnus Carlsen, and his ambitions in chess.

The Hindu

D Gukesh crushes Donchenko, shares lead with Abdusattarov in Tata Steel Masters Chess

WIJK AAN ZEE (The Netherlands): Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scored a crushing victory over Alexander Donchenko in the 10th round of Tata Steel Masters Chess on Thursday.

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Gukesh crushes Donchenko, shares lead with Abdusattarov

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scores a crushing victory in Tata Steel Masters, while other players maintain their positions.

The Times of India

Praggnanandhaa crushes China's Wenjun Ju to join leaders in Tata Steel Masters Chess

WIJK AAN ZEE (The Netherlands): Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time women's world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters.

The Hindu

Chess | Gukesh stuns Nepomniachtchi; Praggnanandhaa holds Anish

D. Gukesh defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi in Tata Steel Masters, while R. Praggnanandhaa draws with Anish Giri.

The Hindu

Humpy, Vaishali to keep Indian flag high at Women’s Candidates

India has strong representation in the Candidates tournament, with three players in the open section and two in the women's section.

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My rating has been a stationary target as I am playing much less: Viswanathan Anand

Bengaluru's R. Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as India's top-ranked chess player, prompting Anand to redefine the gold standard.

The Hindu

Praggnanandhaa stuns world champion Liren; surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player

Teenaged Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa defeats world champion Ding Liren, surpassing Viswanathan Anand as top-rated Indian player.

The Hindu

Carlsen’s withdrawal official, focus on India at Candidates tournament

The Hindu

Mohammed Shami, para archer Sheetal conferred with National Sports Awards

national sports awards| India’s best-performing athletes were on January 9 conferred with the national sports awards by President Droupadi Murmu in a regal ceremony where cricketer Mohammed Shami walked in to a rapturous applause at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The Hindu

Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa receives backing from Adani Group

Adani Group backs 18-year-old Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa for Candidates chess tournament in Toronto, aiming to win laurels for India.

The Hindu

World blitz chess | Carlsen repeats title-sweep; A first for Gunina; Poor day for Indians

Indians falter in World Blitz & Rapid Chess Championships; Carlsen & Gunina crowned champions. Indians finish 7th & 43rd in Open & Women sections respectively.

The Hindu

Gukesh, Humpy complete Candidates’ fields, join Pragg, Vidit and Vaishali

Five Indians qualify for Candidates Tournament, with D. Gukesh and K. Humpy taking the final spots.

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