Gukesh, Pragg and Nihal progress with ease; Indian women also have a rewarding day The talking point was Gukesh’s second victory, over local Misratdin Iskandrov, that took him past his hero Viswanathan Anand in live rankings to World No. 9. Gukesh now faces teammate S.L. Narayanan whose victorious game against Ukraine’s Yuriy Kuzubov was the day’s longest featuring an Indian. The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023
Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Super GM chess tourney in Hungary NEW DELHI: In a remarkable achievement, 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged as the champion in the V Geza Hetenyi Memorial Super GM chess tournament 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. The Times of India · Jul 19, 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… The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023
It's the beginning of a revolution in India: Magnus Carlsen NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen, the five-time chess world champion, said he is pleasantly surprised with the immense enthusiasm for the game in India. Carlsen believes that this surge of interest marks the commencement of a revolutionary era, an achievement primarily attributed to the legendary Viswanathan Anand. The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023
The battle of next generation in Kolkata chess meet KOLKATA: The fourth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India is likely to see a battle of the next generation with some of the world’s best rising talent crossing swords over the next six days at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of India campus. The Times of India · Nov 28, 2022
Meltwater Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Arjun Erigaisi in final round, finishes 5th SAN FRANCISCO: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 2.5-0.5 in the seventh and final round to finish fifth in the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals on Monday. The Times of India · Nov 21, 2022
Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: Erigaisi beats Liem Le; Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa SAN FRANCISCO: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi scored a fine win over speed game specialist Quang Liem Le while his compatriot R Praggnanandhaa was outplayed by world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the penultimate round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals on Sunday. The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022
Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: Arjun Erigaisi posts first win; R Praggnanandhaa loses SAN FRANCISCO: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi posted his first win while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa lost in the fourth round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals on Friday. The Times of India · Nov 18, 2022
Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: Praggnanandhaa secures first win; another loss for Erigaisi SAN FRANCISCO: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa posted his first win while compatriot Arjun Erigaisi suffered a third straight defeat in the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals here on Thursday. The Times of India · Nov 17, 2022
Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose again SAN FRANCISCO: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Dutch GM Anish Giri 2.5-3.5 in the second round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals here on Wednesday. The Times of India · Nov 16, 2022
Meltwater Champions Tour: Indian GMs Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose in opening round SAN FRANCISCO: Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi suffered defeats in the opening round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals early on Tuesday. The Times of India · Nov 15, 2022
India's Praggnanandhaa, Nandhidhaa win Asian Chess Championship titles NEW DELHI: Top-seeded Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and compatriot P V Nandhidhaa won the titles in the Open and women's sections respectively in the Asian Continental Chess championship on Thursday. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2022
Asian Chess Championship: Harsha Bharathakoti remains in top spot NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Harsha Bharathakoti held top-seeded compatriot and GM R Praggnanandhaa to a draw in the sixth round of the Open section to remain in sole lead with 5 points in the Asian Continental Chess championship on Sunday. The Times of India · Oct 31, 2022
The Times of India · Oct 29, 2022 Asian Chess Championship: Praggnanandhaa beats Pranav Anand, moves into joint lead NEW DELHI: Top-seed R Praggnanandhaa moved into joint lead with five others after his third consecutive win in the Open section of the Asian Continental Chess Championship here on Saturday.
The Times of India · Oct 17, 2022 16-year-old Indian GM Gukesh stuns Carlsen in Aimchess Rapid chess CHENNAI: Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the preliminary phase of Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament, becoming the youngest to beat the world champion.
The Times of India · Sep 22, 2022 Julius Baer Cup: Indian GMs Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa sail to quarterfinals NEW YORK: Teenaged Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa moved to the quarterfinals after finishing second and fourth respectively in the preliminary phase of the Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid chess tournament early on Thursday.
The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022 Julius Baer Generation Cup: Praggnanandhaa posts three wins before losing to fellow teen Yoo NEW YORK: India's teenaged Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his campaign in the star-studded Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid tournament, the seventh leg of the USD1.6 million Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, with wins over veteran Vasyl Ivanchuk and Jan Kryzstof Duda of Poland.
The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022 I try to provide guidance, says Viswanathan Anand The legend elaborates on the role played by WACA in grooming talented players
The Times of India · Sep 5, 2022 Wasn’t expecting to win the Dubai Open: Aravindh Chithambaram Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram was in the form of his life during the 22nd Dubai Open which concluded on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who won the tournament with 7.5 points from 9 rounds, spoke to TOI on the importance of the victory, taking inspiration from the young guns like R Praggnanandhaa, D…
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022 Crowded at the top: On strong domestic base propelling Indian chess A strong domestic base is propelling Indian chess to great heights
The Times of India · Aug 22, 2022 FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again to finish 2nd CHENNAI: Young gun R Praggnanandhaa seems to be at his best when playing World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. After having beaten the Norwegian twice this year - at the Airthings Masters in February and during Chessable Masters in May - Praggu got the better of Carlsen 4-2 in the seventh…
The Times of India · Aug 22, 2022 FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen in final round but loses out on top prize MIAMI: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022 FTX Crypto Cup: R. Praggnanandhaa beats Magnus Carlsen in final round but loses out on top prize Despite the win over Magnus Carlsen in FTX Crypto Cup, the 17-year-old R. Praggnanandhaa could only take second place in the final standings