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Anna Muzychuk Discusses Her Escape from Ukraine and Unexpected Invitation to the Candidates Tournament
Anna Muzychuk vividly recalls the fear that enveloped her when air raid sirens blared on a cold February morning four years ago. At that time, the conflict was looming ominously close. Anna, a prominent grandmaster from Ukraine, had been residing in the eastern city of Lviv with her sister, Mariya Muzychuk, also a grandmaster, when
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Alireza Firouzja Competes in Prestigious Chess Tournament from the Comfort of His Hotel Bed
The scene resembled the work-from-home vibe that many experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alireza Firouzja, the French grandmaster known for his stylish appearance, was lounging on a hotel bed wearing red boxing shorts and a black T-shirt. One foot rested on a stack of pillows, while a bruise was visible on his injured ankle. Opposite
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Praggnanandhaa secures another victory against Jorden van Foreest, maintaining his unbeaten streak in Romania.
Indian chess player R Praggnanandhaa successfully navigated a challenging match against Dutch grandmaster Jorden van Foreest during the fourth round of the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 tournament. The game, which concluded in a draw after 35 moves on Sunday evening, keeps Praggnanandhaa undefeated at the event held in Bucharest. This draw marks his third
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Praggnanandhaa and Keymer Deliver a Remarkable Display of Precision in Bucharest, Achieving 99% Accuracy with No Breakthroughs
R. Praggnanandhaa cherishes his experiences competing in chess tournaments in Bucharest. The capital of Romania has seen the young Grandmaster from Chennai excel at its prestigious annual classical tournament since he first participated. After competing in the Super Chess Classic Romania in both 2024 and 2025, Praggnanandhaa has yet to suffer a defeat. He claimed
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Judit Polgar evaluates Vaishali’s prospects against Ju Wenjun: ‘Significant improvement needed’
Judit Polgar, renowned as the strongest female chess player in history, has shared her insights regarding the forthcoming Women’s World Chess Championship. The esteemed Hungarian grandmaster has expressed her confidence in the defending champion, Ju Wenjun from China, predicting that she will successfully defend her title for a remarkable sixth time against India’s R Vaishali.
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Praggnanandhaa Shatters Sindarov’s Invincibility with Classic Victory
Javokhir Sindarov has shown a more human side recently. Just a month after his impressive performance at the Candidates tournament, where he emerged victorious in a challenging 14-round competition without suffering a single defeat, the 20-year-old chess prodigy from Uzbekistan faced a significant setback. In the second round of the Super Chess Classic 2026 held
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Koneru Humpy Embraces Candidates Boycott, Eager to Compete in Chess Olympiad
The Indian chess team preparing to compete in Samarkand this September, aiming to defend its dual gold medals from the previous Olympiad, may be bolstered by the participation of veteran player Koneru Humpy. Humpy has expressed her willingness to join the prestigious tournament, which could enhance the team’s strength compared to previous years. Notably absent
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Faustino Oro, dubbed the ‘Messi of Chess,’ Achieves Milestone as the Second Youngest Grandmaster Ever
Throughout his early teenage years, the Argentinian chess prodigy faced a persistent challenge: time itself. Each tournament, every strategic move, every missed opportunity, and every hard-earned victory became a race against the clock to achieve the prestigious title of the youngest Grandmaster in chess history. Although Faustino Oro fell short of this record, he achieved
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Odisha Chess Association’s Internal Dispute Delays Rs 45 Lakh Prize Payout for GM Abhijeet Gupta and Others
Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, a recipient of the Arjuna Award, has voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the delayed payment of prize money for the Odisha Open championship he clinched earlier this year. The event, the 16th International Grandmaster Chess Festival, was held in Bhubaneswar from January 16 to January 24, organized by the All Odisha Chess Association
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Gukesh Faces Another Underwhelming Season Despite Glimpses of Potential
The journey of a world champion is rarely uncomplicated. Once the pinnacle of success has been reached, there is an ongoing pressure to maintain that level of excellence, with the global audience closely observing every action and scrutinizing every misstep. This is a sentiment that 18-year-old D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, is acutely
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Gukesh Secures Yet Another Impressive Victory in Rapid Chess
Over the course of three days and nine rapid chess matches, world champion D Gukesh has made a significant impact at the Super Rapid and Blitz tournament in Warsaw, Poland, securing three impressive victories. As he approaches the final two days of the blitz segment, Gukesh finds himself in a strong tied-fourth position, bolstered by
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Magnus Carlsen Clinches TePe Sigeman Championship in Dramatic Tie-Break Against Arjun Erigaisi
The ongoing challenge of narrowly missing out on titles continues to plague India’s top chess player, Arjun Erigaisi, as he fell short in the 2026 TePe Sigeman Tournament. Despite tying for first place, Arjun was unable to clinch victory after losing to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a decisive tie-breaker. Arjun, who led the
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Gukesh’s Warsaw Adventure: Two Missteps, One Disputed Incident, and a Fortunate Turn of Events
On the opening day of the Super Rapid and Blitz Poland tournament held on Tuesday, world champion D. Gukesh experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. He started the day with a draw against Alireza Firouzja, a match he appeared to be winning. However, he then succumbed to a loss against Hans Niemann in a game that
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Eight-Year-Old Tamizh Amudhan from Sivakasi Triumphs Over World No. 7 Vincent Keymer in Candlelit Match with Fading Laptop
Sivakasi, renowned as India’s firecracker capital, made headlines in the chess community on Friday night when eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan triumphed over 21-year-old German grandmaster Vincent Keymer, who holds the seventh position in the world rankings, during an online blitz match at the Freestyle Friday tournament. What added to the extraordinary nature of this event was
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Vishy Anand reflects on Magnus Carlsen’s departure from the World Championship, stating, “I too found it monotonous after several titles.”
Renowned Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand expressed his understanding of World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen’s choice to withdraw from the championship cycle following his resignation from the title in 2022. Anand indicated that he empathizes with Carlsen’s decision, attributing it to the demanding preparation required for championship matches. In an interview with Lichess, Anand reflected