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Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa vows to do better after famous win over World C
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
After scripting a memorable tale of success in Tata Steel Masters 2025 in Wijk aan Zee, Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa received a warm welcome in Chennai.
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"Rise of Indian chess seems unstoppable": Gautam Adani lavishes praise on
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani extended wishes to Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa for his "phenomenal victory" in the Tata Steel Masters 2025.
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"Delightful moment": Koneru Humpy reflects on winning FIDE World Rapid Cha
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Thursday opened up on winning the FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship and said that it was a "delightful moment" for her.
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Rummy Makes Its Debut as a Mind Sport in India at Indian Rummy Grandmaster
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 6: Redefining Rummy as a mind sport blending skill, strategy, and competitive acumen, the inaugural Indian Rummy Grandmasters Series (IRG Series) kicked off as part of the SOG Grandmasters Series. The South Zonal Finals, which also showcased Chess and C
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"Source of inspiration for aspiring players": PM Modi meets Grandmaster Ko
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Koneru called the meeting with PM Modi an "incredible honor" and "once-in-a-lifetime privilege" that filled her with inspiration and encouragement.
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Indian athletes, their families celebrate prestigious Arjuna Award recogni
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother Savitri Devi and India Chess grandmaster reacted after being rewarded with the Major Dhyan Chand Khe Ratna award on Thursday.
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"Aiming to become Grandmaster": Vantika Agrawal sets ambitious goals after
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Vantika Agrawal, a rising star in the chess world, will be awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award. Her dedication and hard work have led her to this significant milestone, and she has her sights set even higher. "I want to reach the Grandmaster title," Vantika stated with determination to A
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Leaders come together to congratulate Koneru Humpy after World Rapid Champ
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament.
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Koneru Humpy wins FIDE Women's World Rapid Championship, defeats Indonesia
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy on Sunday won the FIDE World Rapid Championship in New York after beating Indonesia's Irene Sukandar with the black pieces in the final round of the tournament.
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Magnus Carlsen disqualified from chess championship for wearing jeans, fin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Carlsen was also disqualified from taking part in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after the Norwegian chess grandmaster refused to comply with FIDE's dress code.
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D Gukesh expresses delight after meeting "superstar" Rajnikanth
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh took to social media and expressed his feelings after meeting superstar Rajnikanth on Thursday.
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Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev questions Delhi govt for lack of recogniti
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taking to X, Tania said that even though she came back with a women's team bronze in the 2022 Chess Olympiad and the historic chess Olympiad gold two years later, there has not been any acknowledgement and recognition from the government. She also said that states that support and celebra
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