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.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa missed out on another winning opportunity, settling for a draw against American Wesley So in the fifth round of the Superbet Classic. Despite promising positions, none of the five matches produced a decisive result, leaving Fabiano Caruana in the lead with 3.5 points.
Indian chess grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa missed out on becoming a joint leader at the Superbet Classic after drawing with compatriot D. Gukesh in the third round. The game, which saw Gukesh sacrifice a pawn early, eventually settled into a drawn endgame. All five games of the tournament ended in draws, with Gukesh and Fabiano Caruana remaining in the lead on two points.
Indian chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa continued their strong performances at the Superbet Chess Classic, securing draws against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave respectively. Meanwhile, top seed Fabiano Caruana missed out on his second consecutive win, drawing with Wesley So after a blunder deprived him of a clear advantage.
The Global Chess League is set to return to London for its second edition, featuring top chess players competing in a unique team format. The 10-day event, scheduled from October 3-12, 2024, promises high-stakes play and strategic collaborations, attracting new audiences to the sport.
A three-way race is underway for hosting the upcoming FIDE World Chess Championship, with Chennai, Delhi, and Singapore vying for the honor. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is set to finalize one venue from India after both cities met the necessary requirements. The AICF is leaning towards Delhi, having hosted the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai previously.
Two-time former state chess champion Karun Duggal has served the All India Chess Federation (AICF) with a legal notice demanding Rs 1 crore in compensation for the removal of his Elo rating and a ban in 2010. Duggal claims the ban was due to his participation in a tournament organized by a rival federation, the Chess Association of India (CAI). He argues that the AICF’s actions were unjustified and cost him valuable playing time.
Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the 2024 Norway Open, claiming his sixth title after defeating Fabiano Caruana in a tiebreaker armageddon game. R Praggnanandhaa held out against Hikaru Nakamura in a tense classical format, but it wasn’t enough to elevate his position in the standings. Ju Wenjun made history in the Women’s competition, becoming the champion after defeating Lei Tingjie in a classical game.
