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FIDE Grand Swiss Chess: After World Cup history, Divya Deshmukh set to push boundaries in Samarkand

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh is not resting on her laurels after a historic Chess World Cup win. She will now challenge the best in the Open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, a rare feat for female players.

D Gukesh hits back at Uzbek GM in style after prediction of world title loss: 'Here, he can only qualify for Candidates'

D Gukesh did not hold back as he reminded Nodirbek Abdusattorov of how far he has to go to become the world champion after the Uzbek Grandmaster made a bold prediction against the Indian chess star.

'I was not at the level I needed to be': Magnus Carlsen says 'my brain is fried' after Titled Tuesday setback

Magnus Carlsen admitted his “brain is fried” after finishing fifth in the first new-look Titled Tuesday on September 2. Russian GM Alexey Sarana won the event with a score of 9.5.

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Praggnanandhaa has backup, but Erigaisi and Gujrathi must seize their chances in Samarkand

All eyes will be on R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh in the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, but the Uzbekistan chess tournament is even more important for Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov takes dig at D Gukesh when asked to share unpopular chess opinion: 'Is that controversial?'

Nodirbek Abdusattorov made a direct attack on chess world champion D Gukesh as he was asked by the FIDE social media team to share an unpopular chess opinion.

Magnus Carlsen returns as fashion model for denim company after FIDE forced to change dress code rule

Magnus Carlsen has returned as a fashion model for G-Star just days after FIDE relaxed its dress code rule following the jeansgate controversy. The World No. 1 Grandmaster posed for the brand's latest denim collection, continuing his 15-year-old collaboration.

'I was not living, I was surviving': Meet Yosha Iglesias, the first transgender Woman international Master

French chess player and coach Yosha Iglesias has had an inspirational journey, recently becoming the second transgender woman to win a national title. Here’s her story.

Praggnanandhaa misses out on leapfrogging Caruana into Classical top-three; Humpy sole Indian in women's top-10

R Praggnanandhaa had moved to a career-best No 3 spot on the live ratings earlier this month after defeating compatriot D Gukesh in the opening round of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, USA. The 20-year-old, however, is currently fourth in the latest FIDE ratings published on Monday.

FIDE revokes Grandmaster title of Romania's Kirill Shevchenko in mobile phone cheating case: ‘Fair play non-negotiable'

Ukrainian-born Romanian Grandmaster had been handed a three-year suspension by FIDE after he was caught using a mobile phone in the toilet during the Spanish Team Championship in October last year. In a final verdict published on Friday, Shevchenko also had his GM title revoked.

Magnus Carlsen’s protest pays off as FIDE finally approves jeans in chess events

FIDE has relaxed its dress code rule after the Magnus Carlsen jeans controversy at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York. Players can now wear "appropriate jeans" at chess events, starting from the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss.

How R Praggnanandhaa stole the spotlight from world champion D Gukesh in 2025

The year 2024 truly belonged to D Gukesh, who hardly skipped a beat as he bulldozed his way through Classical events, from Candidates to the World Championship. Things, however, couldn't be more different this year with R Praggnanandhaa surging ahead and firmly establishing himself as the Indian No 1.

Gukesh reveals Anand’s valuable advice that inspired him to bounce back in World Championship: ‘I had 11 games…’

D Gukesh also opened up on how overconfidence had cost him his opening game against Chinese GM Ding Liren and nearly derailed his lifelong dream of being crowned the world champion.

Global Chess League: Three winners to join franchises through Contenders programme

Three winners from around the world will join Global Chess League franchises through the new Contenders programme ahead of the third edition of the franchise-based league, the organisers announced here on Thursday.

Praggnanandhaa loses Sinquefield Cup trophy in playoffs as Gukesh's horror run ends: 'I needed a good result here'

R Praggnanandhaa had a mixed outing on Wednesday, suffering heartbreak in the Sinquefield Cup 2025 playoffs at the Saint Louis Chess Club, but sealing his place in the Grand Chess Tour Finals 2025 in Brazil.

Praggnanandhaa confident for possible playoffs at Sinquefield Cup, but Gukesh could lend a helping hand: 'This year playoffs...'

The Sinquefield Cup 2025 is on a knife’s edge as R Praggnanandhaa and Fabiano Caruana lead the standings with just one round to go. While there are many contenders for the title, D Gukesh could help Praggnanandhaa prevail.

'I just stood my ground': Only Indian Grandmaster to beat Magnus Carlsen with black in 14 years

The first and only Indian Grandmaster to beat Magnus Carlsen with black pieces during the Norwegian’s reign as World No. 1 recently recalled his historic win, which helped him enter the record books. Carlsen has maintained his position at the top of the FIDE rankings since July 2011.

FIDE World Cup 2025 set for Goa with 206 players and $2 million prize; check full details

The FIDE World Cup 2025 will take place in Goa, India, from October 31 to November 27, featuring 206 players competing for $2 million. Top three finishers will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

After Kasparov slams Gukesh, Indian GM suffers maiden classical defeat to Wesley So at Sinquefield Cup: ‘It’s a big deal’

Chess great Garry Kasparov recently questioned D Gukesh's world champion status and now the Indian star has suffered his first-ever classical defeat to Wesley So as he continues to struggle for form at Sinquefield Cup 2025.

Gukesh reveals how Anand vs Carlsen showdown in 2013 shaped his journey: ‘Exactly when I started to learn chess...'

Reigning world champion D Gukesh was among those present at Chennai's Hyatt Regency to witness then-defending champion Viswanathan Anand face off against world No 1 Magnus Carlsen, and the game would have a profound impact on him as a chess player.

Explained: What are FIDE ratings and how do they work? And why are Indians dominating the scene?

India's progress when it comes to chess can be gauged from the fact that there are three Indians in the top-10 in Classical 'Open' ratings, and as many among the top-15 among 'Women' in the same format. But what exactly are FIDE's ratings all about and how do they work?

'It was not his fault...': Chess legend responds to Garry Kasparov's remarks on Gukesh's title

Indian chess star D Gukesh received support from American chess legend after Garry Kasparov questioned his World Championship title. Gukesh had become the youngest-ever world champion last year.

Sinquefield Cup 2025: Gukesh saves lost game to stay in race for GCT finals

Round 6 of the Sinquefield Cup 2025 ended with all games drawn as Fabiano Caruana stayed in the sole lead. India’s Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa kept their Grand Chess Tour Final hopes alive with respectable performances in St. Louis.

Sinquefield Cup 2025: Gukesh takes on Firouzja, Praggnanandhaa faces Duda in Round 6

World champion D Gukesh is all set to face Alireza Firouzja while R Praggnanandhaa will lock horns against Jan-Krzysztof Duda in Round 6 of the Sinquefield Cup 2025 in St. Louis.

'I think I should give Vishy a chance to improve': Kasparov playfully teases old rival Anand ahead of exhibition match

Garry Kasparov takes a playful jibe at old rival Viswanathan Anand ahead of their exhibition match, and also expressed his views on D. Gukesh's world championship victory against Ding Liren of China.

'Not the strongest player in the world': Garry Kasparov downplays Gukesh’s World Championship win

Garry Kasparov has questioned the value of D Gukesh’s World Championship title, saying the “era of classical world champions” ended with Magnus Carlsen’s exit in 2023. The Indian teenager became the youngest world champion in December 2024 after dethroning Ding Liren.

'Can’t say happy, but okay': Gukesh reflects on first half after surviving Duda scare at Sinquefield Cup

Grandmaster D Gukesh held Jan-Krzysztof Duda to a draw in Round 5 of the Sinquefield Cup 2025 after escaping a tough position. R Praggnanandhaa also drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as Fabiano Caruana maintained his sole lead at the halfway stage.

Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana engage in war of words as chess witnesses another dispute over cheating

Hikaru Nakamura did not take kindly to fellow American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana's comments on cheating in 'Titled Tuesdays' on Chess.com, particularly when he said he did not respect the event, resulting in an argument between the world No 2 and No 3.

Aronian explains why Gukesh has struggled since being crowned world champion: 'It will take him some time...'

D Gukesh has had a mixed run since being crowned the youngest world champion last December. While the 19-year-old narrowly missed out on winning the Tata Steel Chess and finished third at Norway Chess, he hasn't made much of an impact in the other tournaments he has participated in.

Explained: How can Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa qualify for Grand Chess Tour finals?

The race for the 2025 Grand Chess Tour finals is heating up at the Sinquefield Cup as India’s Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa chase top-four finish and qualification for the Brazil event. Here's what the Indian prodigies need to qualify for the GCT finals.

Sinquefield Cup woes continue: Gukesh survives scare vs Maxime, Praggnanandhaa slips from top position

World champion D Gukesh was very close to suffering his second lost a Sinquefield Cup 2025, but his oppentn proved to be a generous players. R Praggnanandhaa is no more in the joint-led position.