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Badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty recommended for Khel Ratna

Cricketer Shami, chess ace Vaishali, rising archer Deotale nominated for Arjuna

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Praggnanandhaa's sister Vaishali becomes India's third woman Grandmaster

CHENNAI: It’s been a magnificent year for Indian chess and now, there’s an icing on the cake. Chennai girl R Vaishali, who had earlier sealed a spot for the women’s Candidates tournament and made history by becoming the first brother-sister duo with R Praggnanandhaa to do so, is now the…

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2023

Tata Steel tournament — a solid platform that takes Indian chess forward

European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans: Tata Steel Chess India has it all. Tata Steel Chess India has it all: European women in sarees, equal prize money, top stars, passionate fans. It's India's only elite chess event, with the world's top talents, and has seen…

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal | Golden generation of Indian chess

India’s Fabulous Four have taken the country’s chess to new heights. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun and Nihal are the future of Indian chess. The Fabulous Four have taken the country's chess to new heights. All under 20, they have achieved remarkable feats, such as D. Gukesh breaking into the world's top…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 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

Chess Olympiad: India women miss gold on final day, finish third

Defeat to USA in 11th round proves costly for Tania Co.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Bronze for India 1 after disappointing loss to USA

Ukraine’s 3-1 victory over Poland gives it gold; India 2 finishes eighth and India 3 17th

The Hindu · 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