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Russia-Ukraine war: FIDE moves Chess Olympiad out of Russia

Owing to the deteriorating geopolitical situation, the International Chess Federation or FIDE has decided to move the 44th Chess Olympiad and all other official...

Specially-abled world chess champion blames Punjab minister for ‘callousness’

Specially-abled world chess champion Malika Handa, 26, has accused Punjab Sports Minister Pargat Singh, a former hockey Olympian, of refusing to her a government...

AICF lines up 13 international chess tournaments for 2022, hikes prize money for nationals

Having signed a new annual sponsor, the All-India Chess Federation (AICF) has lined up as many as 13 international open tournaments across the country...

Online Chess Olympiad: India lose to USA in semis

India's defense of its FIDE Online Chess Olympiad gold medal came to a disappointing end at the semi-final stage when the team led by...

Russian chess coach alleges Indian company owes him fees

Russian chess Grandmaster (GM) Evgeniy Solozhenkin hopes his $610 dues from Indian company ThoughtRoots India Private Ltd for his coaching services is settled at...

Punishment for cheating junior chess players will be decided by Central Council: AICF

Stripping them of their national titles, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) Central Council will decide on further punishments for the chess players who...

Global Chess League may bring brand endorsement deals for players

With India's Tech Mahindra and global chess governing body FIDE announcing Global Chess League (GCL), the chances of top Indian chess players signing up...

Tech Mahindra, FIDE launch Global Chess League, Anand to mentor

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday announced a new partnership with digital transformation provider Tech Mahindra to create a Global Chess League under...

$50,555 raised from Anand & 4 GMs Covid relief fund matches

A sum of $50,555 was raised by online chess game site www.chess.com towards Covid-19 relief in India by organizing chess games featuring five-time World...

Chess: Anand & 4 GMs Covid relief fund matches raises $5K

The online chess site www.chess.com has already raised $5,000 towards Covid-19 in India generally and also to help chess players suffering from the pandemic,...

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