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Horology Meets Chess: My interaction with Grandmaster Gukesh D and Titan's
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In my opinion, Titan has shaped India's relationship with time through a blend of technical ingenuity and deep-seated trust. Recently, I attended an event in Mumbai where the brand unveiled the second edition of its 'Titan of the Year' platform. It's an initiative designed to recognize di
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Former world number two Wesley So confirms return to Norway Chess
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
"I am delighted to be coming back to play Norway Chess. And what a pleasure to be visiting in brilliant sunshine! Toasting to a fun and challenging event! Skal!". With that cheerful message, Wesley So confirms his return to Norway Chess 2026, where he will compete for the sixth time, as per
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"A tournament I've always enjoyed": Koneru Humpy confirms return to Norway
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A former challenger for the Women's World Championship title, Koneru is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished female players of her generation. She made history in 2002 when, at just 15 years old, she became the first Indian woman to earn the Grandmaster title and, at the time, the
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Alireza Firouzja returns for Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Firouzja made history as the youngest player ever to reach a 2800 rating, a milestone achieved by only a select few in chess history.
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Chess added as 16th title at Esports Nations Cup 2026
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The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced Chess as the latest of 16 titles that national teams and players will compete in at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 through 29, 2026.
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'The' World Champion returns: D Gukesh to play Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete at Norway Chess 2026, taking his place in the field at one of the world's strongest chess tournaments. The Indian star comes to Oslo as the youngest undisputed World Champion in the history of the game.
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India's Divya Deshmukh set to make Norway Chess women debut
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will make her debut at Norway Chess Women in 2026, becoming the youngest player to compete in the women's tournament since its launch in 2024, according to a release.
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Vincent Keymer ready for Norway Chess debut in 2026
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A runner-up at the 2022 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid Championship, Keymer has firmly established himself among the world's top players and continues to build momentum at the highest level of international competition.
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Esports World Cup 2026 to feature record-breaking prize pool exceeding Rs
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a total prize pool of $75 million (approx. Rs 686.5 crore) alongside the full game lineup and schedule for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world's largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh, according to a release.
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Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu confirmed for Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Praggnanandhaa's rise in elite chess has been marked by a series of historic milestones. He became a grandmaster at just 12 years and 10 months and first made global headlines two years earlier, when he set the record at the time as the youngest International Master in history
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Global School of Chess Rebrands as Debsie, Expanding Beyond Chess Into a F
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 17: Global School of Chess, the online chess learning brand trusted by families across multiple regions, today announced its official rebrand to Debsie, marking a major shift from a single-subject academy into a broader learning platform for children.
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Bibisara Assaubayeva to make historic debut at Norway Chess Women 2026
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bibisara Assaubayeva will make her highly anticipated debut at Norway Chess Women 2026, becoming both a first-time participant and the youngest player ever to compete in the women's tournament. The reigning Women's World Blitz Champion has already claimed three world titles and arrives in Os
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