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Feb 07, 2019
AlphaZero's stunning victory over chess engine Stockfish raises hopes of Artificial Intelligence's positive impact on royal game
AlphaZero, a chess-playing AI designed by DeepMind, became a worldwide sensation when it defeated Stockfish, the world's strongest chess engine, -
Feb 02, 2019
Anish Giri interview: 'Viswanathan Anand's depth of preparation for world championship matches inspired me'
In an interview with Firstpost, Giri talked about his connection to India, his work with Gujrathi and Anand, the current boom in Indian chess and his prospects of playing in the country. -
Jan 30, 2019
LISTEN: Full script of Episode 132 of Spodcast where we discuss 2020 T20 World Cup schedule, Indian women's hockey team's win and more
Here's the full script of Episode 132, where we discuss the schedule for next year’s T20 World Cup, Indian women's hockey team's win over Spain, Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik's retirement and other results, including Asian Cup and Premier League. -
Jan 30, 2019
Firstpost Spodcast Episode 132: Australia to host T20 World Cup in 2020, Qatar thrash UAE amid ugly scenes to reach final and more
In today's episode, we discuss the schedule for next year’s T20 World Cup, Indian women's hockey team's win over Spain, Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik's retirement and other results, including Asian Cup and Premier League. -
Jan 29, 2019
Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik announces retirement from professional competition
Kramnik, 43, made waves in 2000 when he defeated defending champion Garry Kasparov at the World Championship. Currently ranked seventh by the World Chess Federation, he became the undisputed world champion in 2006 -
Jan 29, 2019
It’s a bit like coming home: Viswanathan Anand opens up on completing 30 years since his maiden Wijk aan Zee victory
Back in 1989, Viswanathan Anand had bagged his first title prize in Wijk. Thirty years down the line he has played it eighteen more times and is still going strong -
Jan 28, 2019
Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen bags seventh title after holding Anish Giri; Viswanathan Anand finishes joint third
The thirteenth and final round of the Masters’ segment of Tata Steel Chess saw Magnus Carlsen hold Anish Giri to a draw in a 30-move long game to clinch the title -
Jan 24, 2019
Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen cements top spot after beating Viswanathan Anand; Vidit Gujrathi impresses with win
Carlsen, as he is known to do, kept probing in an attempt to trick his opponent. On his 70th turn, Anand made a critical error that threw away the game. He had to resign just six moves later. -
Jan 21, 2019
Tata Steel Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand beats Shakhriayar Mamedyarov; shares lead with Magnus Carlsen
Viswanathan Anand scored a crushing victory over Shakhriayar Mamedyartov of Azerbaijan in the eighth round to share the lead with Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. -
Jan 19, 2019
Undeterred Vidit Gujrathi keeps nervousness at bay against top guns halfway into Tata Steel Masters
Regardless of the accomplishments of his opponents, Vidit Gujrathi remains undeterred and is looking forward to playing each game as it comes.
