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Chennai Grand Masters: Vincent Keymer held to second successive draw, reta
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The result kept Keymer a point clear of nearest rival Arjun Erigaisi, who was also held to a draw by compatriot Pranav V. Erigaisi, and Keymer will play each other in a clash between the table toppers on day 6, with the latter starting with whites.
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Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Nihal Sarin upsets Arjun Erigaisi, undefeated
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nihal Sarin claimed his first victory of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, defeating compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in Round 4 on Sunday to halt his unbeaten run.
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"Why this sudden ceasefire and Trump's entry?": Congress MP questions 'mys
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During an address at IIT Madras, he said, "In Operation Sindoor, we played chess. We did not know what the enemy's next move was going to be, and what we were going to do. This is called the grey zone. Grey zone means that we are not going for the conventional operations. What we are doing i
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"In Op Sindoor, we played chess:" Gen Upendra Dwivedi at inauguration of '
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), inaugurated 'Agnishodh' - the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at IIT Madras on Saturday, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in defence technology.
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Vincent Keymer takes sole lead; Robson stuns Vidit in round 2 at Quantbox
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Top seed Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest, while Anish Giri and Nihal Sarin shared the spoils in a well-balanced clash. The showdown between Karthikeyan Murali and Awonder Liang also ended in a draw.
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Chennai Grandmasters 2025 opens with blockbuster clash between Arjun Eriga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top Grandmasters and an International Master from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of Rs 1 Crore and valuable International Chess Federation (FIDE) Circuit points, as per a press release.
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Maharashtra governor felicitates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's Ch
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks 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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India's next chess prodigies gather in Jalgaon: Union Minister Raksha Khad
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 38th National Under-11 Chess Championship was inaugurated with grandeur today at the picturesque Anubhooti Mandap in Jain Hills, Jalgaon. This prestigious tournament, crucial for identifying and nurturing nascent talent, was declared open by the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Youth
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CJI BR Gavai felicitates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's Chess Worl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks 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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"This tournament has been the biggest test of resilience": Divya Deshmukh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She became just the fourth Indian woman grandmaster and overall the 88th in the nation to clinch
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India's victory in Women's Chess World Cup testament to country's sporting
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 medalists, Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy, in New Delhi today
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"Hope it's a stepping stone for me to achieve my other goals": Divya on FI
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's FIDE Women's Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh expressed happiness at her title win, expressing hope that it will be a stepping stone to more achievements in the future.
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