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Gukesh and Sindarov Set to Compete in World Chess Championship in Geneva, November-December 2026
The 2026 World Chess Championship is set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 25 to December 15, as confirmed by FIDE, the international chess federation, on Tuesday. This championship will feature reigning world champion Gukesh D facing off against challenger Javokhir Sindarov. Both competitors will be 20 years old at the start of…
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Vishy Anand Teams Up with Timur Turlov for Deputy President Role in Upcoming FIDE Elections
Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world chess champion and the current Interim President of FIDE, has announced his candidacy for the position of Deputy President in the forthcoming FIDE elections. He will be running alongside Timur Turlov, who is seeking to become the president. Turlov had initially planned to compete for the Deputy President role, but…
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Dvorkovich Excluded from FIDE Presidency: ‘The Sole Motive is to Prevent My Candidacy’
Arkady Dvorkovich’s tenure as president of FIDE, the international governing body for chess, came to an abrupt conclusion due to European Union sanctions that rendered his position untenable. His name was included in the EU’s latest sanctions package, which is a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This package targets 170 entities and…
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Gukesh and Pragg Lead India’s Squad for the 2026 Chess Olympiad
On Thursday, India revealed its lineup for the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, featuring prominent players such as Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, and Arjun Erigaisi in the Open category. The Women’s section boasts notable names including Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, and Vaishali Rameshbabu. The Chess Olympiad is set to take place from September 15 to September 27…
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Niemann on Gukesh’s Challenges: ‘Always Fell Short of Being the Best’
At the Chennai Grand Masters tournament, the highly anticipated clash between Gukesh D and Hans Niemann concluded swiftly, with Gukesh’s early exit surprising many. Just one hour after the matches commenced at 2 PM, while other games were still unfolding in the opulent tournament venue, the reigning world champion had already left for home. Niemann…
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Gukesh and Vaishali Lead Five Indian Players Advancing to the Inaugural Total Chess Tour Event
Magnus Carlsen is set to be the main attraction at the inaugural event of the Total Chess World Championship Tour, which will feature up to five Indian players among a total of 24 competitors. This pilot tournament is scheduled to take place at the Anantara New York Palace Hotel in Budapest from November 10 to…
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“Pranesh M, the charismatic contender, secures a significant victory over world champion D Gukesh, adding to his grandmaster accolades.”
Pranesh M, unfamiliar with the Chigorin Club in the chess world, made his mark on Tuesday by achieving one of the most significant victories of his early career. He triumphed over world champion Gukesh D in just 39 moves during the crucial penultimate round of the Chennai Grand Masters tournament, thereby inadvertently joining an exclusive…
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Amidst a streak of defeats, could the Chess Olympiad provide the essential boost for world champion Gukesh?
Just hours prior to Gukesh D’s latest defeat, this time against fellow Indian player Pranesh M, Srinath Narayanan was analyzing the recent challenges faced by the 20-year-old on the chessboard. Since claiming the title of world champion in December 2024, Gukesh has struggled to secure victory in any tournament, a trend that appears unlikely to…
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Chennai Grand Masters: Gukesh’s Winning Streak Disrupted by Erigaisi’s Comeback Victory
Following yet another disappointing outcome for the reigning world champion, Gukesh D faced a particularly harsh twist of fate. On Monday, he suffered his second defeat at the Chennai Grand Masters 2026 tournament, losing to Arjun Erigaisi in a match that he had initially been winning. However, the game shifted in momentum, leading to an…
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Vishy Anand: “It seems we’re all confronting Gukesh over his recent struggles.”
Despite the chess community’s focus on world champion Gukesh’s struggles over the past 18 months, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand remains optimistic that the 20-year-old can regain his form ahead of his title defense against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year. Since claiming the world championship title in December 2024 at just 18 years old,…
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What made D Gukesh feel uplifted after his draw with Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In the world of chess, the significance of a draw can vary greatly. Following a disappointing draw against Dmitry Andreikin, world champion D Gukesh displayed a sense of relief after sharing points with his fierce competitor, Nodirbek Abdusattorov. This moment marked a departure from three challenging days in his hometown, where the 20-year-old finally appeared…
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India on the brink of a historic milestone with Rathanvel as the nation’s 99th grandmaster.
VS Rathanvel has officially achieved the title of India’s 99th grandmaster by surpassing the 2500 Elo rating threshold at the Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026. At just 25 years old, Rathanvel’s accomplishment places India on the brink of reaching 100 grandmasters. He had previously obtained his three GM norms in 2022, with guidance from…
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Arjun Erigaisi’s impressive 43-move performance propels him to second place in Chennai.
Arjun Erigaisi preferred to remain neutral when asked about the outcome of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Lacking interest in football, he simply replied, “neither.” However, that was the only moment of hesitation for Erigaisi on Saturday. Shortly before the interview broadcast by Chess.com, he secured a victory against Hans Niemann with the white…
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Alireza Firouzja Triumphs Over Gukesh D in Thrilling 69-Move Showdown
Alireza Firouzja emerged from the playing hall with an air of casualness, reminiscent of someone taking a leisurely evening stroll. Dressed in a green jumpsuit and sporting gold-rimmed glasses, he might have blended in as a tourist, were it not for the crowd surrounding him, capturing his image on their smartphones. His relaxed attitude belied…
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Excitement Builds for Upcoming Clash Between Gukesh and Nodirbek Abdusattorov at Chennai Grand Masters
Nodirbek Abdusattorov recently found himself in Mahabalipuram, searching for a hotel ahead of the Chennai Grandmasters tournament, which begins tomorrow. While he had accommodation arranged for the event, his quest was motivated by a sense of nostalgia. Four years prior, Abdusattorov was a key player on the young Uzbekistan chess team that competed in India…