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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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The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data

Indian chess had a successful 2023 with two GMs qualifying for the 2024 Candidates Tournament & 11 Indians in the world top 100.

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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.

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Hans Niemann competes in London Classic after stunning success in Zagreb

The controversial US 20-year-old won first prize in Croatia with 8/9 and a career-best performance rating of 2946, then flew to London for the traditional Classic

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Chess: Adams and Nunn score golden double in world senior championships

The eight-time British champion, 51, and the eminent author, 68, edged to tiebreak victories with strong final-round performances at the world over-50 and over-65 championships

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The Isle of Joy for Indian chess: Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali’s remarkable triumphs at FIDE Grand Swiss

India's Vidit Gujrathi and R. Vaishali make history at Grand Swiss, winning both titles and qualifying for the Candidates tournament. Gujrathi was seeded 15th, Vaishali 12th, yet they both emerged victorious, earning their places in the World Chess Championship match.

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Tata Steel Chess | Grischuk outsmarts young guns to lift blitz title

Alexander Grischuk, 39, wins Tata Steel Chess India Blitz event. Praggnanandhaa, the sole leader at start of day, finishes 3rd. Uzbekistan's Abdusattorov takes 2nd. Grischuk's victory in 15th round vs Praggnanandhaa crucial. Indian players didn't live up to expectations.

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Tata Steel Chess | Praggnanandhaa in sole lead after a wild day of blitz

Praggnanandhaa leads Tata Steel Chess India open blitz event after nine rounds; Gujrathi, Grischuk follow; Vachier-Lagrave, Arjun, Gukesh pose challenges.

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Tata Steel Chess | Vachier-Largrave wins rapid title in style, with a round to spare

MVL wins Tata Steel Chess India rapid section in Kolkata with 1.5 points more than second-placed Teimour Radjabov. R. Praggnanandhaa best Indian performer, coming third. MVL didn't lose a single game, winning five. Arjun Erigaisi ninth in 10-player field.

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Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event

Vachier-Lagrave leads Tata Steel Chess India Open Rapid event, 4.5 pts; Radjabov, 3 Indians (Praggnanandhaa, Gujrathi, Gukesh) & Grischuk on 4 pts; Harikrishna & Erigaisi at bottom. Vachier-Lagrave won vs Keymer, Gukesh & Abdusattorov; Radjabov bt Grischuk & Harikrishna; Praggnanandhaa lost to Harikrishna; Gujrathi bt Radjabov; Gukesh drew with Vachier-Lagrave…

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Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh among early leaders

Teenagers Praggnanandhaa and Keymer face off in 3rd round of Tata Steel Chess India; Keymer prevails, joins Vachier-Lagrave, Radjabov & Gukesh in lead. Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Grischuk & Abdusattorov follow with 1.5 pts. Arjun Erigaisi wins 1st game after losing first two.

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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…

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FIDE World Cup | Vidit Gujrathi shocks Nepomniachtchi, reaches quarterfinals

Vidit Gujrathi stuns Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in tie-breaker to reach World Cup QF; joins fellow Indians Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa & Erigaisi. Gujrathi praises their high level of play, with Pragg defeating Hikaru, Arjun being clinical & Gukesh winning with Black vs Wang Hao. Gukesh to face Carlsen, Pragg vs Erigaisi in QF.

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FIDE World Cup | Gukesh to face Carlsen in quarterfinals; Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi set up all-Indian clash

Gukesh defeated China’s Wang Hao 1.5-0.5 to set up a much-awaited quarterfinal clash against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen

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India 1 women closer to gold; Uzbek battles to hold India 2 in Open

Praggnanadhaa to the fore again and provides the lead, but Gukesh’s first loss dents the team’s medal prospects

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Chess Olympiad | Indian women closer to gold; Uzbekistan battles to hold India 2

Pragganandhaa to the fore again and provides the lead, but Gukesh’s first loss dents the team’s medal prospects

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Tania and Vaishali give India 1 a dramatic win

Gukesh’s superb run continues; Armenia and USA produce a sensational draw

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Pragg faces Vidit for a last-eight spot

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20-member Indian team for Chess Olympiad

Anand steps aside to let youngsters have a chance

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Charity Cup | Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 3 Ding Liren

Earlier in the day, Praggnanandhaa lost to Duda but more than made up by beating Canada’s Eric Hansen

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FIDE Grand Prix | Vidit, Harikrishna play out contrasting draws

They need to strike big after a day’s rest today; Wesley So best placed

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FIDE Grand Prix chess | First win for Vidit

Harikrishna draws again

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FIDE Grand Prix | Vidit loses to Aronian

Hari holds Shirov; Three decisive results on Day One

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Tata Steel chess | Vidit Gujrathi holds Magnus Carlsen

In the Challengers section, Arjun Erigaisi (9) moved within a draw of winning the title

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Tata Steel chess | Vidit Gujrathi holds Carlsen to draw, Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Carlsen (7.5 points) preserved his leading position despite missing a clear win against Gujrathi

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