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'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.

Praggnanandhaa rewarded extra time after opponent blunders in draw claim at Sinquefield Cup: 'Never seen this before'

During his match against India's R Praggnanandhaa at the Sinquefield Cup 2025, Nodirbek Abdusattorov tried to claim a threefold repetition but it backfired as Praggnanandhaa gained two extra minutes on the clock.

Sinquefield Cup Twist: Gukesh held by World No.42, Praggnanandhaa loses No.3 spot in live rating

Indian chess star D Gukesh suffered another disappointing result in Sinquefield Cup 2025, while R Praggnanandhaa slipped in the live world rating on Wednesday.

Gukesh explains factor behind chess boom in India besides Anand's inspirational touch: 'Since the pandemic...'

D Gukesh also opened up on the inspiration behind his historic victory over China's Ding Liren in Singapore last year that helped him becoming the youngest world champion in chess history and only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to achieve the feat.

Gukesh vs Carlsen, Anand vs Kasparov: Clutch Chess 2025 at Saint Louis Chess Club brings together legends

The mega chess tournaments featuring Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov will be taking place at the Saint Louis Chess Club in October 2025. We preview the tournament here, and share all major details.

Gukesh bounces back with tense win at Sinquefield Cup after Praggnanandhaa setback: 'I'd prefer a loss and a win'

It was a chaotic win for world chess champion D Gukesh at the Sinquefield Cup 2025, far from comprehensive against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, as he recovered from the opening shock suffered versus R Praggnanandhaa. His reaction after the victory said it all.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa admits ‘huge respect’ for Gukesh after stunning victory over world champion

R Praggnanandhaa registered his first Classical victory over fellow Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in three years on Monday, beating the reigning world champion in just 36 moves in the opening round of the 2025 Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, USA.

Praggnanandhaa has historic world No. 3 FIDE ranking spot up for grabs after stunning world champion Gukesh

A stunning win over chess world champion D Gukesh has propelled R Praggnanandhaa to a historic word No.3 spot in the live ranking. He is only behind Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, players with an Elo of over 2800.

Praggnanandhaa gets Classical revenge vs world champion Gukesh, reaches his highest ever rating: 'Haven't had great results against him'

R Praggnanandhaa broke his long wait of over 40 months for a first Classical win over D Gukesh as he comprehensively defeated the chess world champion in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup 2025 and climbed to world No.3 in live rating.

Koneru Humpy Exclusive | Veteran GM confidently says ‘I am stronger’ when comparing herself to young challengers

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, veteran chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy exuded confidence as she explained what sets her apart from the rising generation of young Indian chess players.

Sinquefield Cup 2025: Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa eye glory in star-studded Grand Chess Tour

Indian chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete at the Sinquefield Cup 2025 in St. Louis, facing a world-class field including Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, Alireza Firouzja, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.

Rising star Divya Deshmukh can prove Garry Kasparov wrong, follow Judit Polgar's footsteps; here's how

After winning the 2025 Women's Chess World Cup in style and becoming India's 88th Grandmaster, Divya Deshmukh faces a brand new challenge – that of competing in the 'Open' category of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss, alongside reigning world champion D Gukesh among others.

Divya set to compete in 'Open' section of 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss alongside Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, who had recently defeated Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian Women's Chess World Cup final recently, has been added to the open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss along with Russia’s Aleksandra Goryachkina.

Levon Aronian wins Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz 2025; World Champion Gukesh finishes joint sixth

Levon Aronian won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2025 with 24.5 points, sealing the Grand Chess Tour title with two rounds to spare. Fabiano Caruana and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave finished second and third, while World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju shared sixth place with Liem Le.

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Pranesh wins Challengers' title; Erigaisi misses out on Masters title yet again

German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer had already clinched the Masters title with a round to spare, finishing with 7 out of 9 points with India's Arjun Erigaisi finishing joint-second with 5 points. M Pranesh, meanwhile, won the Challengers' title despite a setback in the final round.

Koneru Humpy Exclusive | Veteran GM delivers crisp response to Carlsen's criticism of Indian chess: 'At the end of the day there is...'

In an exclusive conversation on the latest episode of First Sports, Grandmaster Koneru Humpy responds to the West's skepticism over India's rise as a chess superpower while opening up on the historic all-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup final against Divya Deshmukh.