The Triveni Continental Kings, defending champions of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, successfully defended their title in a thrilling final against the PBG Alaskan Knights in London. Despite losing both matches in the league stage, the Kings showcased their resilience and strategic prowess, securing a 9-7 and 13-7 victory in the final. Alireza Firouzja, a late addition to the team, played a pivotal role, securing key wins against top players.
The Upgrad Mumba Masters pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the PBG Alaskan Knights 10-9 in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League. This victory, fueled by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave’s decisive win against Anish Giri on the Icon board, ended the Alaskan Knights’ winning streak and injected new energy into the tournament. The Mumba Masters’ victory also highlighted the talent of Raunak Sadhwani, whose win against Nihal Sarin secured a crucial match point for his team.
Indian chess player D Harika believes the country is poised to produce the next youngest Grandmaster, following Abhimanyu Mishra’s record-breaking achievement. She attributes this to the growing talent pool and the recent success of Indian teams at the Chess Olympiad.
A prestigious All India FIDE Rating Chess Tournament is set to take place in Mumbai, attracting over 200 players vying for a prize pool of Rs 3 lakh. The event will feature International Master Vikramaditya Kulkarni as the top seed and promises to be a thrilling showcase of chess talent.
Magnus Carlsen secured a swift victory against Anish Giri in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, propelling the PBG Alaska Knights to their fifth consecutive win. The Knights now lead the league standings with 15 match points, while the Triveni Continental Kings trail closely with 9 points. The league witnessed dramatic finishes, controversial draws, and captivating performances by top chess stars.
The PBG Alaskan Knights continued their dominant run in the Global Chess League, securing their fourth consecutive win with a crushing 12-3 victory over the Ganges Grandmasters. Led by Anish Giri, the team showcased impressive performances across all boards, leaving their opponents struggling to keep up. Meanwhile, the defending champions, Triveni Continental Kings, also secured a comfortable win against the American Gambits, while the Alpine SG Pipers outmatched the Upgrad Mumba Masters.
India’s chess prodigy D Gukesh, who recently made history by becoming the youngest ever challenger for the world title, surprised fans with a viral video of himself dancing to Rajinikanth’s hit song ‘Manasilayo’. The video showcasing Gukesh’s unexpected dance moves has gone viral on social media, highlighting his fun-loving personality beyond his chess prowess.
Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh has reached a career-high ranking of World No. 4 in the latest FIDE live rankings. This follows his compatriot, Arjun Erigaisi, suffering a loss in the German Bundesliga, causing a shift in the top Indian rankings. Gukesh’s rise coincides with his impressive performance at the Chess Olympiad, where he is set to face Ding Liren in the upcoming World Chess Championship.
India’s chess teams secured both the open and women’s gold medals at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, after narrowly missing out in 2022. Legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, while celebrating the victory, cautioned about the difficulty of defending the titles in future Olympiads, highlighting the evolving landscape of the game.
India’s Chess Olympiad champions were honored by the Union Sports Minister and the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports. The champions, who recently won gold in Budapest, were commended for their achievements and encouraged to inspire the next generation of athletes.
