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'Rare gem in the chess world': Praggnanandhaa gets big welcome from Magnus Carlsen as he joins Team Liquid

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has joined Team Liquid ahead of the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh. Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura welcomed the young GM with heartfelt messages.

D Gukesh's withdrawal from Las Vegas expected, says Freestyle Chess CEO: ‘Performances have not been that good'

After struggling in the first two legs of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus and Paris, reigning world champion D Gukesh has opted to withdraw from the Las Vegas leg next month. Freestyle Chess co-founder and CEO Jan Henric Buettner reacts...

Praggnanandhaa becomes India’s new No. 1 after UzChess Cup win, Gukesh slips to second

Indian sensation R Praggnanandhaa has become India’s new No. 1 in classical chess after winning the UzChess Cup Masters in Tashkent. He surpassed the current world champion D Gukesh in the standings with Elo rating of 2778.3.

Praggnanandhaa achieves another historic feat after winning UzChess Cup Masters, collecting third title of year

R Praggnanandhaa prevailed over a tough field comprising compatriots Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram as well as home favourites Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov in Tashkent to collect his third title of the year after Tata Steel Chess and Superbet Chess Classic Romania.

Big blow to Indian chess as Freestyle Chess Tour India event cancelled due to lack of sponsors: 'India will not happen'

Magnus Carlsen and other top players like Hikaru Nakamura will not be coming to India in 2025 for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Delhi as the event has been cancelled by the organisers due to lack of sponsors.

D Gukesh reflects on Norway Chess campaign: 'Can't say happy, but there are some things...'

Despite starting his campaign with back-to-back defeats, reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style at the 2025 Norway Chess, where he pulled off a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 and was among the title contenders until the final round.

Meet Aarit Kapil, India's nine-year-old chess sensation who nearly defeated Magnus Carlsen

A nine-year-old chess player from India nearly defeated world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in an online game on Tuesday. Here's the story of Aarit Kapil, who hails from Delhi and started playing chess only four years ago.

9-year-old Indian chess prodigy shocks Magnus Carlsen with a draw in online tournament

9-year-old Indian chess prodigy Aarit Kapil nearly defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a stunning draw during an online blitz game at Chess.com's Titled Tuesday. The Indian played the match online from his hotel room in Georgia while competing in the U-10 World Championship.

D Gukesh recalls beating Magnus Carlsen, appreciates Norwegian’s gesture after loss: 'My heart rate was so high'

Asked to reflect on his victory over Magnus Carlsen in a time scramble, D Gukesh candidly admitted that the result had such a big impact on him that, for a while, he didn’t understand what was happening around him.

D Gukesh missing as Freestyle Chess announces full line-up for Las Vegas Grand Slam; Bibisara set to make history

While chess world champion D Gukesh's name is missing from Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand slam, Bibisara Assaubayeva is et to become the first woman to compete in a Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Another setback for world champion D Gukesh as R Praggnanandhaa surpasses him in live chess ratings

World champion D Gukesh has dropped a spot in the live chess rankings after finishing third at Norway Chess, with R Praggnanandhaa taking his place.

Magnus Carlsen opens up on strong reaction after losing to D Gukesh: 'Made me feel so kind of washed and useless'

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen had suffered the first loss of his career at the hands of reigning world champion D Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament recently, reacting to his defeat from a dominant position by slamming his fist on the table.

Hans Niemann all set to play rival Magnus Carlsen at Las Vegas Freestyle event: 'See you...'

Hans Niemann has confirmed his participation in the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament, setting up a possible clash with rival Magnus Carlsen. The tournament will mark their first potential face-off since the 2022 controversy that resulted in a $100 million lawsuit.

Challenger to champion: How R Praggnanandhaa learnt to play for victory, not just experience

R Praggnanandhaa emerged as India’s leading chess prodigy in 2023 but had a subdued 2024 as world champion D Gukesh took the spotlight. In 2025, however, he’s back in form. In an exclusive chat, Praggnanandhaa explains the changes he made to achieve consistent success.

Magnus Carlsen finally hits 2900 rating: 'My wife is way more attracted to me now'

Magnus Carlsen finally crossed the 2900 rating mark in chess, but in the freestyle format, not classical. After learning about his new achievement, Carlsen joked that his wife finds him more attractive now that has crossed the 2900 rating. R Praggnanandhaa is the highest ranked Indian at 4th.

Fabiano Caruana latest top-rated chess player to question D Gukesh: 'Not playing close to his best...'

D Gukesh is yet to win a tournament since being crowned the youngest world champion in chess history in December. And even though the teenager has shown flashes of brilliance, the lack of success has led to growing criticism, including from world No 4 Fabiano Caruana.

Caruana’s explosive claim on Carlsen vs Gukesh face-off in Norway: ‘Magnus wanted to prove he’s not as strong…’

Chess world champion D Gukesh it seems didn’t just beat Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 — he may have also ruined his plans, as per explosive claims made by Fabiano Caruana.

Anish Giri hilariously trolls Ian Nepomniachtchi after controversy at World Blitz Team Championship: 'The good thing with Ian is'

The 2025 FIDE World Blitz Team Championship ended with WR Chess lifting the title, but not without controversy. Anish Giri has now trolled Ian Nepomniachtchi online after confronting him at the venue during the event.

‘Indian chess players aren’t scary yet’: Fabiano Caruana shares 'honest' take on D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Co

Fabiano Caruana has become the latest after Magnus Carlsen to say that Indian chess stars including world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi have still a lot to improve in their games. Read his latest bold take on Gukesh and company.

‘I used to beat Indians at will’: Former legends on India's growing supremacy in chess

India's young chess players are making a global impact and it was evident in the recently-concluded Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, where they gave tough fight to experienced stars. Here's what some of the legends said about India's growing dominance in chess.

Hikaru Nakamura's WR Chess wins World Blitz Team Championship in controversial fashion: 'This whole appeal thing was a mess'

Hikaru Nakamura's WR Chess won the World Blitz Team Championship for second time in the row but their victory came after an appeal drama which saw one of the ties in the quarter-finals being replayed.

Magnus Carlsen's aura remains unblemished for R Praggnanandhaa despite recent loss to D Gukesh: 'No one should be compared to him'

Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare loss to D Gukesh, and while the chess world is already discussing the Norwegian's successor, R Praggnanandhaa has a different view.

'Hikaru has such a bloated ego': Fans celebrate as Nakamura is humbled by 13-year-old at World Blitz Team Championship

Hikaru Nakamura suffered a surprising defeat to 13-year-old Khagan Ahmad from Azerbaijan at the World Blitz Team Championship 2025 on Saturday. A few fans were seen celebrating Nakamura's defeat on social media.

Lesser-known Indian chess players Atharvaa, Pranav help Erigaisi’s Team MGD1 win World Rapid Team Championship 2025

It was double joy for India as Viswanathan Anand's Freedom won the bronze medal besides Arjun Erigaisi's Team MGD1 clinching the 2025 World Rapid Teams title.

'Arjun generates tactics out of thin air': Vishy Anand praises India No. 1 Erigaisi after humbling him in match

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand defeated India’s current No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi in just 31 moves at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships in London. Despite handing him a loss, Anand praised Arjun's tactical brilliance and also shared insights on key moments of the match.

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025: All you need to know about the event

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