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Goa CM keen on taking chess to all schools in state after FIDE World Cup 2
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Impressed with the overall conduct of the FIDE World Cup 2025 and the interest it generates among school children, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant asserted that they now plan to take the sport to every school in the state which is fast becoming a dynamic sports hub
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"You have done wonders": AICF secretary Dev Patel hails Divya Deshmukh for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
All India Chess Federation Secretary Dev Patel extended wishes to Divya Deshmukh, who made history with a remarkable win at the FIDE Women's World Cup.
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Landmark initiative for Bharatiya Chess: AICF disburses 1st installment of
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an epoch-making stride for Bharatiya chess, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Wednesday announced the launch of the Top National Players Stipend Scheme (TNPSS), a groundbreaking financial support initiative set to revolutionise the landscape of chess talent development in the natio
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Vishwanathan Anand puts his weight behind Gukesh ahead of high-stake conte
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
This year's Norway Chess will see a star-studded line-up featuring world no.1 and defending champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway), Hikaru Nakamura (USA), Gukesh D (India), Fabiano Caruana (USA), Arjun Erigaisi (India), and Wei Yi (China) among the men while the Norway Chess Women will feature Ju
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Norway Chess 2025: World champion Gukesh to take on Hikaru Nakamura
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The event to be held in Stavanger, Norway from May 26 to June 6 will feature World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, World No.2 Fabiano Caruana, World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura, World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi, World No. 5 Gukesh D, World No. 9 Wei Yi. This is one of the strongest line-ups in a chess tournament
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AICF President congratulates D Gukesh after winning the FIDE World Chess C
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India has achieved yet another proud milestone in the international chess arena. The 18-year-old promising Grandmaster, D. Gukesh, delivered a stellar performance to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren of China and claim the title of the 2024 World Chess Champion
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"A matter of pride for the country...": Former AICF chief Sanjay on Gukesh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever champion in the history of the sport after defeating China's Ding Liren in the final game of their FIDE World Championship tie.
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World no. 4 Arjun Erigaisi set to compete at Norway Chess 2025
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Arjun's journey to the top has been nothing short of phenomenal. His breakout year began in 2022 when he clinched several high-profile victories. In January, he won the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Challengers, and by March he was crowned the Indian National Champion. That summer, he dominat
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Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Levon Aronian closes gap on leader Arjun Eriga
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Grandmaster Levon Aronian registered a resounding victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to close the gap on table-topper GM Arjun Erigaisi, who was held to a draw by GM Parham Maghsoodloo, after the fifth round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2024
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Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Perfect Pranav racks up fourth straight win, A
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Vidit Gujrathi and Aravindh Chithambaram added half-points to their tallies with draws against their opponents
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All India Chess Federation announces Rs 3.2 crore cash prize for Chess Oly
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) announced a total cash prize of Rs 3.2 crore for the historic gold medal winners of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad during a felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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Sanjay Kapoor unanimously elected FIDE India zone president
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Former All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Sanjay Kapoor has been unanimously elected as FIDE India Zone President (3.7) at the annual meeting of the AICF.
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