The 45th Chess Olympiad is set to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 10 to 23, marking the tournament’s return to the city after almost a century. With 193 teams in the Open section and 181 in the Women’s section, the event will see fierce competition over 11 rounds in a Swiss format.
The 45th Chess Olympiad returns to Budapest, Hungary, from September 10 to 23, featuring 193 teams in the Open section and 181 in the Women’s. India, with a strong team led by D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanandhaa, is a top contender for the gold medal. The tournament also serves as a crucial preparation ground for Gukesh, who is set to challenge Ding Liren for the world championship title. The women’s team, led by Dronavalli Harika, will be aiming for a strong performance in the absence of Koneru Humpy.
Grandmaster Anish Giri is excited to make his debut at the Global Chess League, set to take place in London from October 3rd to 12th. Giri, playing for the PBG Alaskan Knights, will face off against a star-studded lineup including Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Viswanathan Anand. He is aiming for victory and believes the team format can benefit all players.
The upcoming World Chess Championship match in Singapore will feature a revised tie-breaker system. The rapid playoff will now begin with a shorter time control, and a two-game rapid playoff will be implemented before the blitz playoffs. The match, which features defending champion Ding Liren and challenger D. Gukesh, boasts a $2.5 million prize fund.
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is considering disciplinary action against its former secretary, Bharat Singh Chauhan, after he denied the existence of missing documents from his tenure. The AICF is also probing the allocation of funds during the 2022 Chess Olympiad. Chauhan has lodged a complaint with the Ethics Committee accusing AICF Secretary Dev Patel of misconduct.
Alireza Firouzja of France emerged victorious at the Sinquefield Cup, drawing his final game against Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa to secure the title and the overall Grand Chess Tour 2024 championship. Firouzja remained undefeated throughout the tournament, winning three games and drawing the remaining six.
Alireza Firouzja secured victory in the Grand Chess Tour, winning the Sinquefield Cup with a round to spare. The eighth round saw a flurry of draws, with Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa both ending their games in draws. Despite the draws, Firouzja’s consistent performance throughout the tournament earned him a USD 100,000 bonus.
Aronyak Ghosh’s victory against Arjun Adireddy in the ninth round of the National Chess Championship has brought him closer to leader Surya Shekhar Ganguly. Ghosh’s win cut Ganguly’s lead to just half a point with only two rounds remaining. The top seed, Ganguly, was held to a draw for the second consecutive day.
Diptayan Ghosh became the first player to draw against Surya Sekhar Ganguly at the 61st National Chess Championship, ending the top seed’s remarkable winning streak. Despite the draw, Ganguly maintains a one-point lead with three rounds remaining. Several other players, including Ajay Karthikeyan, Arjun Adireddy, and Sriram Jha, achieved significant victories against higher-rated opponents.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa missed a chance to win against Wesley So in the Sinquefield Cup, while Alireza Firouzja took the sole lead after defeating Anish Giri. The fifth round of the tournament saw several draws, with Firouzja now leading with 3.5 points.
