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'The' World Champion returns: D Gukesh to play Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 1 month, 1 week 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, 2 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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PM Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi for securing bronze at FIDE World Bli
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha.
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"Memorable day for me": Praggnanandhaa interacts with children at Dharavi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
India Chess Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa said that it was a memorable day for him after he interacted with childrens during the Dharavi Schools Chess Championship 2025 on Friday.
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"We see a friendly country in India": Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Kar
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin on Friday expressed confidence in the growing warmth between New Delhi and Moscow, calling India a "friendly country" and a key partner for future collaborations, as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in the country for a two-day state visit.
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Ilamparthi AR becomes India's 90th Chess Grandmaster, CM Stalin hails achi
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has hailed Ilamparthi AR on becoming the state's 35th and overall India's 90th chess Grandmaster, saying that he has added another jewel to TN's "crown of champions".
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Maharashtra governor felicitates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's Ch
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday felicitated Divya Deshmukh at Raj Bhavan, who won the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup final and also became India's 88th Grandmaster.
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CJI BR Gavai felicitates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's Chess Worl
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Divya became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks.
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Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Divya Deshmukh for becoming India's first w
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday lauded chess grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy following their successful campaign in the recently concluded FIDE Women's Chess World Cup.
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Parliament lauds Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy triumphs in Chess World Cup
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"I would like to inform you that India's Divya Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's World Cup Final in Batumi, Georgia. She is the first Indian woman to win this competition. Along with this, she has also become India's fourth women's chess grandmaster. Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's Worl
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Arjun Erigaisi creates history as he became first Indian to reach semifina
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Indian Grandmaster and World Number 5 Arjun Erigaisi has created history by becoming the first Indian ever to reach the semifinals of the prestigious Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, currently taking place in Las Vegas.
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Don't pay too much attention to these one-two rating points: Praggnanandha
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa expressed his thoughts as he became the country's highest-ranked player, saying that he doesn't pay too much attention towards one or two ratings points as they can be changed at any time.
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