Chess
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
- Photos
- Web Stories
-
"Fearless, Focused, Deeply Indian": Gautam Adani On R Praggnanandhaa's Historic Norway Chess Triumph
- Saturday June 6, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
India chess star R Praggnanandhaa climbed a new peak on Friday. The 20-year-old Praggnanandhaa, pitted against some of the best in world chess, came out victorious in the Norway Chess tournament - a first for any Indian
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa Reveals Mother's 'Prophecy' Before Norway Chess Triumph
- Saturday June 6, 2026
- Written by Tushar Mamgaain
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa revealed a heartfelt conversation he had with his mother before winning the Norway Chess 2026 title.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa Breaks Silence On Struggle After Candidates Loss
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- PTI
R Praggnanandhaa now has an opportunity to put the Candidates disappointment behind him at Norway Chess, where he has emerged as a title contender.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
"No Clear Weakness": Javokhir Sindarov's Blunt Verdict On D Gukesh Despite World Champion's Struggles
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- PTI
D Gukesh's prolonged form slump might be a talking point in the chess world right now but his world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov sees no obvious weakness in the Indian's game.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
"Blundered In A Weird Way": R Praggnanandhaa On Magnus Carlsen's Costly Mistake
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Written by NDTV Sports Desk
R Praggnanandhaa capitalised on a rare blunder by Magnus Carlsen under time pressure, securing a key victory after 50 moves and boosting his title chances.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Intimidated By Facing Magnus Carlsen? R Praggnanandhaa's Reply Can't Be Missed
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- PTI
On the significance of beating the "virtually invincible" Carlsen for a third time overall and twice in the same event, the young Indian said it was never about intimidation.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Magnus Carlsen In Disbelief As R Praggnanadhaa Scripts History By Beating Him Twice In Norway Chess
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
The victory lifted R Praggnanandhaa to 12 points and third place, while simultaneously dealing what could prove to be a fatal blow to Magnus Carlsen's hopes of securing an eighth Norway Chess title.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Keep India's Title Hopes Alive With Wins
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- PTI
Indians struck back in style in Round 7 as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered crucial victories while Divya Deshmukh bounced back from her previous-round setback to beat compatriot Koneru Humpy.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Suffer Losses As Norway Chess Title Race Intensifies
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Indo Asian Service News
Round six of Norway Chess produced another dramatic day of chess with all three games in the tournament ending decisively.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Norway Chess: D Gukesh Downs R Praggnanandhaa To Revive Title Hopes; Divya Deshmukh Storms Into Lead
- Sunday May 31, 2026
- PTI
A day after turning 20, D Gukesh rediscovered both his spark and his smile, defeating compatriot R Praggnanandhaa in a gripping classical battle to pocket three full points and reignite his campaign in Norway Chess.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Turning 20: D Gukesh Embraces The Pressure And Possibilities Of Being World Champion
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Press Trust of India
With a title defence looming, the Indian Grandmaster sees those expectations not merely as pressure but as an opportunity to test his limits
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Norway Chess: D Gukesh Sinks To Bottom After Losing To Magnus Carlsen; R Praggnanandhaa Stays 2nd
- Friday May 29, 2026
- PTI
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returned to winning ways with a crushing victory over reigning classical world champion D Gukesh, sending the young Indian to the bottom of the standings.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa Stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen At Norway Chess - Video
- Thursday May 28, 2026
- Press Trust of India
R Praggnanandhaa proved he can go toe-to-toe with Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian world No. 1 in a gripping contest to claim three full points in round three of the Norway Chess.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Nihal Sarin Qualifies For Esports World Cup's Chess Event
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- PTI
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing esports and gaming content outfit S8UL, has qualified for the chess event of the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) leaderboard.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
"Fearless, Focused, Deeply Indian": Gautam Adani On R Praggnanandhaa's Historic Norway Chess Triumph
- Saturday June 6, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
India chess star R Praggnanandhaa climbed a new peak on Friday. The 20-year-old Praggnanandhaa, pitted against some of the best in world chess, came out victorious in the Norway Chess tournament - a first for any Indian
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa Reveals Mother's 'Prophecy' Before Norway Chess Triumph
- Saturday June 6, 2026
- Written by Tushar Mamgaain
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa revealed a heartfelt conversation he had with his mother before winning the Norway Chess 2026 title.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa Breaks Silence On Struggle After Candidates Loss
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- PTI
R Praggnanandhaa now has an opportunity to put the Candidates disappointment behind him at Norway Chess, where he has emerged as a title contender.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
"No Clear Weakness": Javokhir Sindarov's Blunt Verdict On D Gukesh Despite World Champion's Struggles
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- PTI
D Gukesh's prolonged form slump might be a talking point in the chess world right now but his world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov sees no obvious weakness in the Indian's game.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
"Blundered In A Weird Way": R Praggnanandhaa On Magnus Carlsen's Costly Mistake
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Written by NDTV Sports Desk
R Praggnanandhaa capitalised on a rare blunder by Magnus Carlsen under time pressure, securing a key victory after 50 moves and boosting his title chances.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Intimidated By Facing Magnus Carlsen? R Praggnanandhaa's Reply Can't Be Missed
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- PTI
On the significance of beating the "virtually invincible" Carlsen for a third time overall and twice in the same event, the young Indian said it was never about intimidation.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Magnus Carlsen In Disbelief As R Praggnanadhaa Scripts History By Beating Him Twice In Norway Chess
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
The victory lifted R Praggnanandhaa to 12 points and third place, while simultaneously dealing what could prove to be a fatal blow to Magnus Carlsen's hopes of securing an eighth Norway Chess title.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Keep India's Title Hopes Alive With Wins
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- PTI
Indians struck back in style in Round 7 as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered crucial victories while Divya Deshmukh bounced back from her previous-round setback to beat compatriot Koneru Humpy.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Suffer Losses As Norway Chess Title Race Intensifies
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Indo Asian Service News
Round six of Norway Chess produced another dramatic day of chess with all three games in the tournament ending decisively.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Norway Chess: D Gukesh Downs R Praggnanandhaa To Revive Title Hopes; Divya Deshmukh Storms Into Lead
- Sunday May 31, 2026
- PTI
A day after turning 20, D Gukesh rediscovered both his spark and his smile, defeating compatriot R Praggnanandhaa in a gripping classical battle to pocket three full points and reignite his campaign in Norway Chess.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Turning 20: D Gukesh Embraces The Pressure And Possibilities Of Being World Champion
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Press Trust of India
With a title defence looming, the Indian Grandmaster sees those expectations not merely as pressure but as an opportunity to test his limits
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Norway Chess: D Gukesh Sinks To Bottom After Losing To Magnus Carlsen; R Praggnanandhaa Stays 2nd
- Friday May 29, 2026
- PTI
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returned to winning ways with a crushing victory over reigning classical world champion D Gukesh, sending the young Indian to the bottom of the standings.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
R Praggnanandhaa Stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen At Norway Chess - Video
- Thursday May 28, 2026
- Press Trust of India
R Praggnanandhaa proved he can go toe-to-toe with Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian world No. 1 in a gripping contest to claim three full points in round three of the Norway Chess.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Nihal Sarin Qualifies For Esports World Cup's Chess Event
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- PTI
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing esports and gaming content outfit S8UL, has qualified for the chess event of the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) leaderboard.
-
sports.ndtv.com