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President Murmu congratulates Divya Deshmukh on Women's Chess World Cup Vi
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Deshmukh conquers the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. Divya created history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup 2025, beating Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.
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Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh set up all-Indian title clash in FIDE Women's
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a historic achievement for India, two Indian women chess players will play the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025
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Humpy scripts history, Harika vs Divya heads to tiebreaks at Women's Chess
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
There were a couple of minor inaccuracies along the way, but Humpy kept things under control, playing safe and smart. Eventually, her opponent settled for a draw, which confirmed Humpy's passage into the final four.
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Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025: The return of a champion
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Magnus Carlsen, the reigning World No. 1 since 2011 with a live rating of 2831 (November), continues to define greatness in chess. His storied career includes Five-time World Classical Chess Champion, Reigning Five-time World Rapid Champion, Reigning Seven-time World Blitz Champion, 2023 Che
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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen in classical format fo
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
During round three, the 18-year-old battled the Norway star on his home turf and came out victorious to take the sole lead in the open section of the six-player tournament. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves
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"Always enjoy a good challenge": Praggnanandhaa on playing against Magnus
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Reflecting on his contest with world no 1 Magnus Carlsen at last year's FIDE Chess World Cup where he gave the 32-year-old Norwegian a stiff challenge, Pragg said, "I always enjoy a good challenge. After the World Cup last year, this will be my first classical game with him. I am quite excit
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Chess World Cup silver medallist Praggnanandhaa returns to rousing welcome
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who won a silver medal in FIDE World Cup 2023, on Wednesday received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Chennai Airport.
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PM Modi lauds Praggnanandhaa for 'remarkable performance', becoming runner
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals. This is no small feat. Wishing him the very best for his upcoming tournaments," PM Modi wrote on hi
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Viswanathan Anand praises Praggnanandhaa for 'wonderful' Chess World Cup s
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Viswanathan motivated Praggnanandhaa on his social media handle after he missed winning the Chess World Cup title after facing a defeat from World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
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"This is just the beginning": Praggnanandhaa's sister following his runner
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa to clinch the title of International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.
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"Losing or winning match was not important but...": Pragganandhaa's father
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"In the final, he played against world no.1 Magnus Carlsen. Losing or winning this match was not important but playing against world no.1 was very important...Next, he will go to Germany to play another tournament," Pragganandhaa's father told ANI.
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"Still have to improve my chess....": R Praggnanandhaa after runners-up fi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa to clinch the title of International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.
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