Chess

Explained: The connection between Praggnanandhaa and a controversial clip involving Gukesh and Carlsen

Indian No 1 R Praggnanandhaa has found his name needlessly dragged into a controversy over a video involving D Gukesh and his memorable victory over Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess in June. Here's what the video is all about.

Carlsen slams FIDE Candidates qualification rules, reveals his pick for the tournament: 'It's incrediblly cruel'

Being candid as ever, the world No 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen slammed the qualification rules for the FIDE Candidates and also revealed one player he wants to see in the tournament.

Vaishali wins FIDE Grand Swiss: If 2024 belonged to Indian men’s chess players, 2025 is all about the 'Queens'

Less than two months after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy faced off in a historic all-Indian final at the FIDE Women's World Cup, R Vaishali became the first player, male or female, to win back-to-back FIDE Grand Swiss titles, and joined Deshmukh and Humpy in the 2026 Candidates.

R Vaishali’s ‘tough moments’ fire her to chess history and FIDE Women's Grand Swiss title

While the Indian men’s chess stars faltered in the Open section, R Vaishali made history by winning the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title.

R Vaishali makes history at FIDE Grand Swiss as Arjun Erigaisi misses out on Candidates spot

Both R Vaishali and Arjun Erigaisi played out a draw in the final round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, against Tan Zhongyi and Vincent Keymer respectively. However, only one of them made history by sealing their place in next year's Candidates Tournament.

FIDE Grand Swiss scenarios: How Arjun Erigaisi, the only Indian fighting for Candidates spot in Open section, can qualify

Arjun Erigaisi is the only Indian chess player who still has a chance to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 Open section. Here's how he can qualify.

R Vaishali back in joint lead in Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss; Indian men struggle in Open section

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali joined the joint lead in the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 after defeating former world champion Mariya Muzychuk. In the Open section, Indian players Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, and R Praggnanandhaa faced mixed results in Round 10.

'We though better of our top players': FIDE CEO explains why governing body is to blame for Nakamura rating controversy

World No 2 Hikaru Nakamura has drawn flak for his strategy of competing in lower-rated tournaments in order to qualify for the Candidates Tournament next year via the spot that is reserved for the highest-rated player.

‘Gukesh is an incredibly fighting player. I think it’s adorable’: Caruana’s rare praise for world champion amid horror form

Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana’s praise for his fighting spirit should serve as a huge boost for D Gukesh, as the teenage world chess champion navigates the toughest phase of his career.

India’s hopes take a solid blow as Nihal Sarin loses to Alireza Firouzja at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s Candidates hopes took a hit after a tough loss to Alireza Firouzja in Round 9 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand. With just two rounds left, Nihal, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi are carrying India’s hopes, while R Vaishali is in medal contention in the women’s event.