The defending champions of the Global Chess League, Triveni Continental Kings, have announced their impressive roster for the upcoming season. Led by two-time World Championship challenger, Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi, the team boasts a mix of top-ranked players and rising stars, aiming to defend their title in the London-based tournament.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa is set to compete in the prestigious St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, aiming for a strong finish in the Grand Chess Tour. He currently sits third in the overall standings and will be looking to improve his position before the Sinquefield Cup. The tournament features a star-studded lineup including Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firoujza, and Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Despite India’s rich chess talent, the game struggles to gain mainstream popularity compared to other sports. This article explores the reasons behind this disparity and suggests ways to boost chess’s appeal in India.
India’s top chess players, including D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa, will compete in the upcoming Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Gukesh, who will challenge Ding Liren in the World Championship, views this event as a preparation. The men’s and women’s teams have been announced, with notable omissions and a pre-event camp planned.
Telangana’s chess prodigy, GM Raja Rithvik, secured a silver medal at the prestigious La Plagne International Chess tournament in France. He remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning five games and drawing four, ultimately tying for second place with seven points. This remarkable achievement comes after his recent successes in the National Blitz and Rapid championships.
Fabiano Caruana emerged victorious in a dramatic tiebreaker at the Superbet Classic, defeating fellow contenders Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja to claim the title and a $68,500 prize. The tournament saw Caruana lose in the classical format, opening the door for a thrilling four-way tiebreaker after a relatively uneventful classical section.
Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh drew their respective games in the eighth round of the Superbet Classic, keeping the tournament wide open going into the final round. Caruana maintains a slim lead, while Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, and Firouzja are hot on his heels.
Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh face crucial encounters in the sixth round of the Superbet Classic, with Praggnanandhaa looking to bounce back from missed opportunities and Gukesh aiming to maintain his resilience. The tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour, sees the Indians within striking distance of the leader, Fabiano Caruana.
Singapore has been chosen to host the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren. The match will take place from November 20 to December 15, 2024, and features a prize fund of $2.5 million.
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand claimed his 10th Leon Masters title, defeating Spaniard Jaime Santos Latasa 3-1 in the finals. The 54-year-old Indian chess legend proved his dominance in the tournament, showcasing his technical brilliance and strategic prowess. Anand’s victory adds to his legacy as a master of the game, demonstrating his enduring skills despite facing younger and highly-rated opponents.
