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Pakistan boycotts 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai; India says decision 'highly unfortunate'

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it was surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision not to participate in the event

World chess body FIDE suspends Russia and Belarus from its official events

FIDE, however, said in individual tournaments of the World Championship cycle, players from these two countries can participate under the world body's flag. Russia invaded Ukraine in February and found support from Belarus.

A proud moment, says Viswanathan Anand as Chennai chosen to host 44th Chess Olympiad

The 44th Olympiad, which was supposed to take place in Moscow, was shifted out of Russia in the aftermath of its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on February 24.

Moved out of Russia, Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai this year

The Chess Olympiad is a biennial team event in which teams from some 190 countries compete over a two-week period. It was supposed to take place in Moscow from 26 July to 8 August.

Indian chess ace Dronavalli Harika among players who were sent sexually abusive mail

According to reports in the Russian media, some 15 players were the target of sexually abusive mail.

Advay Dhoot, 8, makes a mark on international chess circuit

Eight-year-old Advay entered the top four in India as the World Chess Federation (FIDE) released the new players rating list recently.

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi impresses in Lindores Abbey Blitz event, finishes third

The Indian GM scored 9.5 points out of 10 games, crushing along the way the likes of Levon Aronian, David Howell and Rauf Mamedov with 2-0 margins, and convincingly beating American ace Fabiano Caruana in the first game of their match

FIDE Grand Swiss: P Harikrishna secures second straight win; D Harika held to draw in Round 4

Harikrishna, the seventh-seed, was the only winner among the Indian men while R Vaishali secured the sole victory among the women.

Viswanathan Anand to do commentary during world chess championship match

The FIDE World Chess Championships between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi will be a 14-game extravaganza in Dubai from 24 November

World Women's Chess Championship: India claims silver, its first-ever medal at event

India, who had done well to finish second in the preliminary Pool A by winning three matches and drawing one while losing to Russia, came into the final after a win over a strong Georgian team.