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Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Levon Aronian closes gap on leader Arjun Eriga
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Grandmaster Levon Aronian registered a resounding victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to close the gap on table-topper GM Arjun Erigaisi, who was held to a draw by GM Parham Maghsoodloo, after the fifth round of the Chennai Grand Masters 2024
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Chennai Grand Masters 2024: Arjun continues strong start, Vaishali earns f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Arjun Erigaisi continued his strong start to the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 on Wednesday by holding the second-highest-ranked player in the tournament, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian, to a draw. Over in the Challengers, Vaishali R, one of two female chess players debuting this year, earn
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PM Modi lauds Arjun Erigaisi's historic achievement as Indian Grandmaster
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Arjun Erigaisi, the Indian chess prodigy who recently reached a significant milestone in his career by crossing the 2800 Elo rating mark in live chess ratings. This accomplishment makes Erigaisi the youngest Indian and only the second from th
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Global Chess League: Nakamura defeats Anand on time, as Ganges Grandmaster
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The American Gambits scored a crucial victory against the Ganges Grandmasters in the opening round of day four of the Global Chess League on Sunday.
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Global Chess League, Day 3: Alaskan Knights soar to four wins as Viswanath
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The third day of the Global Chess League kicked off with a clash between the tournament leaders, the PBS Alaskan Knights, and the struggling Ganges Grandmasters, who had yet to secure a single victory.
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Global Chess League: Nihal Sarin stars as PBG Alaskan Knights take sole le
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Day two of the Global Chess League season 2 brought high drama and intense competition to the boards. The PBG Alaskan Knights emerged as the sole leaders, winning all three of their matches and securing nine match points. This puts them ahead of four teams tied with three points each, while
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Global Chess League: Carlsen beaten by clock, Vishy Anand's Ganges Grandma
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Pipers, playing with the white pieces, entered the match with three points after defeating the Ganges Grandmasters on day one. Triveni, meanwhile, were looking to bounce back from a crushing 15-3 loss to the Alaskan Knights in their opening round.
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"Many people have supported me, including my parents and trainers": Chess
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has attributed much of his success to the unwavering support he has received throughout his journey. Reflecting on his path to the top, he emphasized the crucial role played by his family, trainers, and sponsors. "There are many people in the journe
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Telangana CM announces cash reward of Rs 25 lakhs for Indian chess grandma
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
After winning the double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs. 25 lakhs for each Indian chess grandmaster, Arjun Erigaisi and Harika Dronavalli.
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"Winning gold is special experience": R Praggnanandhaa on historic Chess O
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed his elation following the team's gold medal win at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Reflecting on the achievement, he stated, "Our goal in the Olympiad was to win the gold. This is a historic achievement. We are all very happy with the way we have
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"It is a very proud feeling": Divya Deshmukh on India's double gold at Che
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
After winning the double gold medals at the Chess Olympiad, Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh said on Thursday that she is feeling very proud of the triumph.
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People's perception towards chess will change: Vidit Gujrathi on India's d
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi said on Wednesday that India's double gold at the Chess Olympiad will change people's perceptions towards the sport.
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