Indian chess star R Vaishali etched her name in history once again by successfully defending her Women’s Grand Swiss title, becoming the first player ever to achieve this feat. The Chennai-born Grandmaster secured the crown on September 15, 2025, after holding former Women’s World Champion Tan Zhongyi to a draw in the final round in China. This hard-fought result ensured her sole lead in the standings and confirmed her qualification for the prestig

India's rising chess star Divya Deshmukh has etched her name in the annals of chess history by clinching the 2025 Women's Chess World Cup title in a gripping final against fellow Indian legend Koneru Humpy. The high-stakes encounter took place in Batumi, Georgia, where Divya pulled off a stunning win during the tie-break rounds. With this incredible performance, she not only lifted the coveted trophy but also earned the prestigious title of Grandmaster

India's chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, delivered an astounding victory over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas. In a remarkable 39 moves, Praggnanandhaa defeated the five-time world champion, continuing his impressive streak in Classical, Rapid, and Blitz formats this year. The victory came in Round 4 of the group stage at the tournament, which uses a 10-minute plus 10-second increment time control.

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has once again demonstrated his dominance on the board—this time not against a human grandmaster, but against artificial intelligence. Carlsen, who holds the highest Elo rating in chess history and has been the world number one since 2011, revealed that he recently played a game against ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, and emerged victorious without losing a single piece. The fiv

The battle for the 2025 Norway Chess title is reaching a thrilling conclusion, with India's D Gukesh and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen leading the tournament going into the final round. Carlsen currently tops the table with 15 points after a comeback win against Fabiano Caruana in Round 9, while Gukesh trails by just half a point at 14.5, having defeated China’s Wei Yi with white pieces. The six-player doub

Legendary chess grandmaster Susan Polgar has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued encouragement of Indian chess, following teenage prodigy D Gukesh’s sensational win over world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Polgar, who has played a key role in mentoring young Indian chess talents over the years, reshared PM Modi’s congratulatory post on Gukesh’s

After a sensational victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen, Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh suffered a major setback at the hands of American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in Round 8 of Norway Chess 2025. The reigning world champion was outclassed in a four-hour-long classical game where Nakamura capitalized on an early advantage to secure a smooth win and claim three full points. This defeat ends Gukesh’s impressive run of back-to-back classical wins

A day after suffering a shock defeat to 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025, Magnus Carlsen opened up about the loss, his frustrations, and a possible reevaluation of his chess career. Speaking after his Round 7 Armageddon win over World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura, the five-time world champion admitted the loss was hard to digest and questioned his motivation for playing classical chess.

In a gripping sixth-round clash at Norway Chess 2025, Indian chess prodigy and reigning World Champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic comeback win that left fans and the chess world buzzing. While the victory marked Gukesh’s first-ever classical win against the Norwegian legend, the 19-year-old’s post-match comments and Carlsen’s emotional reaction made just as many headlines.

World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is set to lead Team India in an exciting five-board team match against Team USA, headlined by Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura. This high-stakes event titled "Checkmate: USA vs. India" will take place on October 4 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will bring together some of the top chess minds and influencers from both countries, blending elite competition with the energy of a globally watched event. Alongside Gukesh, Tea

The chess world is embroiled in a growing feud as Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top-ranked grandmaster, leads a movement to decentralize top-level chess from the control of FIDE, the global chess federation. As Carlsen becomes the face of the rival Freestyle Chess movement, tensions have escalated further with a public spat from his rival, Hans Niemann. Niemann, the American chess prodigy who was at the center of a cheating scandal with Carlsen in 2022, openly attacked the Norwegian champ

In a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 Tata Steel Masters, R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious after a tense tiebreaker against fellow Indian player D Gukesh. Both players finished the 13th and final round tied at the top with 8.5 points each, despite suffering surprising losses in the final round—Gukesh lost to Arjun Erigaisi, and Praggnanandhaa fell to Vincent Keymer. This set the stage for an exc

D Gukesh has continued his rapid ascent in the world of chess by overtaking Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player in the latest FIDE rankings. The 18-year-old achieved this milestone after winning his second game in the prestigious Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer. Gukesh now holds an impressive rating of 2784 points, putting him at fourth place globally, while Erigaisi, the previous highest-ranked Indian, h

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at the age of 18. He triumphed over the reigning title-holder, Ding Liren of China, in the 14th and final game of their thrilling showdown in Singapore. Gukesh secured the necessary 7.5 points, edging out Liren, who scored 6.5 points, after winning the last classical time control game, which had seemed destined for a draw for most of the match. Before Gukesh, the title of the youngest

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh is set to make history in the World Chess Championship as he nears a potential victory over China's Ding Liren. The series is tied at 6-6 after 12 intense games, and with a dramatic Game 13 that ended in a draw, Gukesh now has a final chance to clinch the title. This pivotal game, scheduled for Thursday, marks the culmination of years of hard work and determination for the young chess prodigy. Born in Chennai on May 29, 2006, D Gukesh began playing ch

Aarit Kapil, a nine-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history by becoming the youngest Indian to defeat a chess Grandmaster. In the penultimate round of the KIIT International Open tournament in Bhubaneswar, Aarit triumphed over Raset Ziatdinov, a 66-year-old Grandmaster from the United States. At just 9 years, 2 months, and 18 days old, Aarit is now the third youngest player globally to beat a Grandmaster under classical time control. The game, which lasted 63 moves, saw

India has etched its name in history by winning double gold at the Chess Olympiad 2024, marking the first time both the men's and women's teams claimed gold medals. The men's team triumphed over Slovenia, with standout performances from D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanandhaa in their final round matches. Meanwhile, the women's team clinched victory against Azerbaijan to secure their place at the top. Vantika Agrawal, a key member of the women's team, ex

India made history on Sunday as both its men's and women's chess teams secured their maiden gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. In a stunning display of skill and strategy, the men's team triumphed over Slovenia, while the women's team dominated Azerbaijan, marking a monumental achievement in Indian chess. In the final round, the men's team showcased their prowess as D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanadhaa all claimed victories. Gukesh, facing Vladimir