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PM Modi lauds Arjun Erigaisi's historic achievement as Indian Grandmaster
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Arjun Erigaisi, the Indian chess prodigy who recently reached a significant milestone in his career by crossing the 2800 Elo rating mark in live chess ratings. This accomplishment makes Erigaisi the youngest Indian and only the second from th
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"Many people have supported me, including my parents and trainers": Chess
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has attributed much of his success to the unwavering support he has received throughout his journey. Reflecting on his path to the top, he emphasized the crucial role played by his family, trainers, and sponsors. "There are many people in the journe
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Telangana CM announces cash reward of Rs 25 lakhs for Indian chess grandma
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
After winning the double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs. 25 lakhs for each Indian chess grandmaster, Arjun Erigaisi and Harika Dronavalli.
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"Winning gold is special experience": R Praggnanandhaa on historic Chess O
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed his elation following the team's gold medal win at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Reflecting on the achievement, he stated, "Our goal in the Olympiad was to win the gold. This is a historic achievement. We are all very happy with the way we have
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All India Chess Federation announces Rs 3.2 crore cash prize for Chess Oly
Updated : 1 year, 8 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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"Sportsmanship should be a culture within general, social life": PM Modi
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
PM Modi interacted with the winning men's and women's teams of the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad on Wednesday.
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People's perception towards chess will change: Vidit Gujrathi on India's d
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi said on Wednesday that India's double gold at the Chess Olympiad will change people's perceptions towards the sport.
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PM Modi witnesses Bullet Chess clash between R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Er
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a game of bullet chess between members of the 45th Chess Olympiad winning team of India, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi during the visit of the Indian men's and women's chess teams to his residence on Wednesday.
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PM Modi meets and congratulates Chess Olympiad winning team at his residen
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian men's and women's chess teams on Wednesday at his residence following their double gold medal at the recently concluded International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad.
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Global Chess League unveils season 2 jerseys for franchises
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Global Chess League on Wednesday unveiled the official jerseys of all six franchises ahead of Season 2.
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"Can call it a Golden Era for India in chess": Vidit Gujarathi after winni
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
After winning the Chess Olympiad 2024, a member of the India's men's winning squad, Vidit Gujarathi, stated that the golden era of chess has just started for his country.
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"Vishy's children are all grown up...": Kasparov hails India's double gold
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition.
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