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Divya Deshmukh Receives FIDE World Cup Wildcard After Strong Grand Swiss Show

Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has been handed a wildcard to the FIDE World Cup 2025 Open category, which will be held in Goa from October 30 to November 27. The…

Vikas September 23, 2025

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The “Magnus Carlsen Effect”: How One Iconic Standoff Sparked a Dress Code Revolution in Chess

In the world of professional chess—where every pawn move is dissected under intense scrutiny—dress codes until recently remained rigid pillars of tradition. However, a dramatic moment involving Magnus Carlsen catalyzed…

Vikas August 30, 2025

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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Rises to the Summit, Gukesh Stumbles

In an electrifying seventh round at the 2025 Sinquefield Cup—part of the elite Grand Chess Tour—India’s R Praggnanandhaa delivered a statement performance, defeating Alireza Firouzja in dominant fashion to surge…

Vikas August 27, 2025

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‘It’s Not Gukesh’s Fault Magnus Carlsen Walked Away’: Susan Polgar’s Powerful Defense After Kasparov’s Critique

A junior chess prodigy finds himself in a heated debate—not over his moves on the board, but over the legitimacy of his world championship. Let’s unpack this moment in the…

Vikas August 24, 2025

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Magnus Carlsen Trolls Haters After Grand Chess Tour Zagreb Win, Deletes Post Later

Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen once again proved his dominance in faster formats by winning the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia, part of the Grand Chess Tour. However, his victory…

Vikas July 7, 2025

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Viswanathan Anand Set for Return in World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand is set to make a highly anticipated return to competitive chess, participating in the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championship. The Indian chess…

Vikas June 11, 2025

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A New Era in Indian Chess: Four Grandmasters in Top 10; R Praggnanandhaa Leads FIDE Circuit

Indian chess is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge, marking a truly historic moment for the nation on the global chessboard. For the first time ever, four Indian grandmasters have cemented…

Vikas June 9, 2025

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Magnus Carlsen Wins 7th Norway Chess Title As Gukesh Falls Short In Final Round Drama

Stavanger, Norway - In a thrilling conclusion to the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen secured his seventh title in his home country. The decisive moment…

Vikas June 7, 2025