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17-year-old D Gukesh overtakes GM Viswanathan Anand as India's top-ranked
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Anand, who has a score of 2754.0 dropped to tenth place.
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SLAN Open FIDE Rated Chess Tourney first leg ends on an exciting note
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 3: The first leg of the SLAN Open FIDE Rated Chess Tourney came to a colourful end at city’s Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Indoor Stadium, with Gujarat’s A. Kartavya emerging as the champion and walking away with a cash prize of one lakh rupees. The ex
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Odisha Sports Minister inaugurates professional chess training academy in
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Professional Chess Training Academy will serve as a milestone facility for Odisha’s commitment towards providing budding chess players with an environment to learn, grow and excel. The institution will be led by International Chess Federation (FIDE) Trainer and International Master Satya
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Hyderabad to host first international Open FIDE Rated Chess Tourney
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 14: Hyderabad’s Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium will be buzzing with rounds of claps and rapt attention of the spectators, as they watch the masters of the game of chess crafting moves, and marching their pieces towards victory. Hyderabad-ba
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Here's the list of gifts PM Modi received from President Macron
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official visit to France, was presented with several gifts — with historical and cultural linkages — by French President Emmanuel Macron during the private dinner on Thursday.
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“Global Chess League was a huge step towards creating a better environment
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A late entrant into the tournament from the reserve bench for Grandmaster (GM) Nana Dzagnidze to becoming the champion of the inaugural season with the Triveni Continental Kings is nothing less than a fairy tale.
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#TheBigMove of Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Redefines Chess Branding,
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13: The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) is making waves, not just in the world of chess but also in advertising with its groundbreaking #TheBigMove campaign. The campaign's immense impact has now gained recognition as a highlight on Ads Of The World, a leading
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"Indian Chess League will happen this year...to feature 6-8 teams," says A
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
About the Annual General Meeting of the federation held on Sunday, Sanjay said that an ex-gratia of Rs seven lakh per annum has been given to all state chess bodies and they have been given 200 chess sets each as well.
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All India Chess Federation sets bold vision for chess development
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) successfully conducted its Annual General Meeting, with representatives from 32 state member units, esteemed dignitaries, and key officials in attendance.
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All India Chess Federation holds Pre-Annual General Meeting to discuss dev
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The AICF successfully conducted a Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday in Kanpur. Under the esteemed leadership of Sanjay Kapoor, President of AICF, the meeting commenced with a warm welcome extended to the key dignitaries representing the 33 state affiliations.
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Great idea to have six games with one colour at same time: Grandmaster Lev
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
GM Levon Aronian, a former World Rapid and Blitz Champion who joined the Triveni Continental Kings just a week before the league, proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Kings. In a candid conversation, Aronian opened up about the format of the league, his experience and his top momen
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It was final to remember: Harika Dronavalli after Mumba Masters finish run
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
After 10 rounds of the double round-robin tournament, Mumba Masters qualified for the Grand Finale as global chess fans witnessed a thrilling battle through the Rapid Chess format and the Blitz round thereafter, given the draw across the 2 matches to decide the Champions.
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