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India lose to Uzbekistan in Men’s World Team Chess Championship semifinal
Uzbekistan, the reigning Chess Olympiad champion, overcame India in the double-header semifinals with a 2-2 draw and a 2.5-1.5 win -- including victories by...
After cyclone, pests destroyed records: Indian chess federation
Is the headquarters of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) office at the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here infested with pests?
Well, it seems so...
India’s Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Cup chess semifinal; Praggnanandhaa bows out
India's 19-year-old Arjun Erigaisi overcame a strong challenge from 15-year-old American Christopher Yoo to secure a semifinal berth in the Julius Baer Generation Cup...
Oslo Cup chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Vietnam’s Liem in the third round
It was two months back that India's young Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa caused a sensation in the chess world by beating world champion Magnus Carlsen...
Stalin heads Chess Olympiad coordination committee
In the order issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, a coordinating committee headed by Chief Minister M.K Stalin has been set up to...
Chennai hosted the first Chess Olympiad in 2012, but Olympiad for Disabled not to be held in India
Even as the Tamil Nadu government and All India Chess Federation (AICF) are gearing up to hold the 44th Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram near...
Chess Olympiad: Top teams to be in Category ‘A’ beach resorts, served Continental food
With the 44th Chess Olympiad slated to be held in Mahabalipuram near here in July-August, 2022, officials of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and...
Delhi International Chess: Shivika, 14, stuns Grandmaster Laxman
Delhi's 14-year-old Shivika Rohilla came up with an inspired effort to beat Grandmaster RR Laxman in the first round of the 19th Delhi International...
Arjun Erigaise starts as favourite in Delhi International Open
National Champion, Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise is the top seed and favorite for the crown in the 19th edition of the Delhi International Open Chess...
National Chess Championship: Arjun and Gukesh share lead after sixth round
Young Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi of Telangana and D Gukesh of Tamil Nadu were sharing the lead with 5.5 points at the end of the...