GCL

GCL: upGrad Mumba Masters Make It Two on the Trot; Ganges Grandmasters Stun Pipers for Maiden Win

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave-led upGrad Mumba Masters continued their strong start to the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3, registering a second consecutive victory to move to the top of the standings on Monday. The Masters edged past Fyers American Gambits 9–7 in a closely fought encounter, before Ganges Grandmasters produced a dramatic turnaround to defeat Alpine…

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GCL

“Hikaru’s Presence Gives Us the Edge”: FYERS American Gambits Confirm Icon Player’s Participation Ahead of GCL Season 3

The Global Chess League (GCL) returns for its much-awaited third season, and the FYERS American Gambits have wasted no time in setting the tone. The franchise officially confirmed that Hikaru Nakamura, one of the world’s most influential and electrifying chess superstars, will arrive in Mumbai on Sunday morning to lead the team as its Icon…

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Nihal Sarin

Nihal Sarin’s Masterclass in Consistency: Dominant 2816 Performance Secures President Cup Masters 2025 Title

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has once again underlined his credentials as one of India’s most complete classical players, clinching the IV President Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent with a performance marked by tactical precision, strategic depth, and remarkable psychological resilience. His 2816 Tournament Performance Rating (TPR), achieved against an elite field averaging 2625 Elo, stands as…

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Chess League

Tech Mahindra Foundation launches inclusive Chess League, opening global stage for children with speech and hearing impairment

In a significant step towards making sport more accessible and aspirational, the Tech Mahindra Foundation has launched a nationwide Chess League for children with speech and hearing impairment. Designed to create a grassroots-to-global pathway, the initiative offers young players not just competitive exposure, but also a rare opportunity to attend the Global Chess League (GCL)…

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Arjun Erigaisi

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi Holds Wei Yi in Quarterfinal Opener After Stunning Win Over Aronian

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi continued his remarkable run at the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa, holding Chinese star Wei Yi to a comfortable draw in the first classical quarterfinal game after knocking out two-time World Cup champion Levon Aronian in the previous round. The 2773-rated Indian, currently the country’s brightest hope in elite classical chess,…

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Arjun Erigaisi

Arjun Erigaisi Stuns Levon Aronian to Enter World Cup Quarterfinals in Goa

The FIDE World Cup in Goa witnessed one of its most electrifying moments of the tournament as India’s top-ranked Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured a sensational 1.5–0.5 victory over American legend and two-time World Cup champion Levon Aronian, storming into the quarterfinals for the second consecutive edition. The atmosphere inside the packed playing hall turned electric…

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FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi and Harikrishna Carry India’s Final Hopes Into a Defining Round of 16

As the FIDE World Cup 2025 enters its decisive phase in Goa, India’s massive 24-player contingent has been reduced to just two survivors, Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna. What began as the country’s strongest-ever lineup in a World Cup has turned into a campaign of attrition, upsets and abrupt exits leaving India’s aspirations for Candidates…

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FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa, Harikrishna move into tiebreaks after hard-fought draws

The fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 produced another day of intense battles as India’s top three grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and P Harikrishna held their nerve to secure draws and force tiebreaks in Panaji on Wednesday. While Arjun and Praggnanandhaa both played solidly to share points against elite opposition, Harikrishna survived…

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FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, P. Harikrishna Score Dominant Wins; Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Hold Steady with Black

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P. Harikrishna produced commanding victories in the opening game of Round 3 at the FIDE World Cup 2025, while World Champion Gukesh D and R Praggnanandhaa played out composed draws with black pieces on Friday. The all-important World Cup, being held in Panaji, features 206 players from 82 countries competing…

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FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Diptayan Ghosh Stuns Nepomniachtchi; Harikrishna, Gukesh and Arjun Advance to Round Three

On a day that underlined the growing depth and maturity of Indian chess, Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh produced one of the standout results of the FIDE World Cup 2025, defeating two–time Candidates winner Ian Nepomniachtchi with the black pieces to move into the third round. The 27-year-old Kolkata GM, playing in his first World Cup, showcased…

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FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Pranav, Pranesh, Ganguly Shine as India Make Confident Start; Divya Deshmukh Falls After Brave Fight

India’s campaign at the FIDE World Cup 2025 began on a promising note as World Junior champion GM Pranav V, GM Pranesh M, and veteran GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly scored impressive opening-round victories, while Women’s World Cup winner GM Divya Deshmukh went down fighting against Greece’s GM Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis in her first game on Saturday….

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FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025 Opens in Goa: Viswanathan Anand Cup Unveiled in a Spectacular Ceremony

India’s coastal paradise turned into the global capital of chess on Friday evening as the FIDE World Cup 2025 was officially declared open at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Goa. The grand opening, marked by vibrant performances and cultural displays celebrating India’s deep connection with chess, also witnessed a historic moment the World…

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European Chess Club Cup 2025

Indian Chess at its Zenith: Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh Lead Historic Double Gold at the European Chess Club Cup 2025

Indian chess is witnessing its golden age, and the European Chess Club Cup 2025 (ECC Cup) in Rhodes has just confirmed it. With World Champion D. Gukesh and Women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh clinching individual gold medals for their respective clubs, India celebrated a symbolic “Double Gold” a defining moment in the country’s ascent…

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Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters

Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Nihal Stuns Arjun, Keymer Maintains Lead as Title Race Heats Up

The 2025 Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters has delivered drama, upsets, and top-tier chess in equal measure. Over the last few days at the Hyatt Regency Chennai, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin claimed a morale-boosting win over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, while German prodigy Vincent Keymer has remained unbeaten and in sole possession of the Masters lead after…

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Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters

Erigaisi and Keymer Start Strong as Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025 Kicks Off in Style

The third edition of the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025 got underway at the Hyatt Regency on Wednesday, with top seeds Arjun Erigaisi and Vincent Keymer setting the tone with commanding victories in the opening round of the Masters section. The prestigious classical-format tournament, now firmly established as India’s strongest, began with a mix of clinical…

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