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FIDE Grand Swiss: R Vaishali Qualifies For Candidates Tournament
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali made it to the women's Candidates tournament after a hard-fought draw against former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the 11th and final round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.
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FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Defending Champion R Vaishali In Sole Lead
Defending champion and Grandmaster R Vaishali jumped into sole lead in the women's section as she notched her third straight victory.
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FIDE Grand Swiss: D Gukesh Starts With Crushing Victory Over Etienne Bacrot
Seeking to prove himself across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament with a crushing victory.
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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With Wesley, D Gukesh Out Of Contention
The reigning world champion D Gukesh was also held to a draw by USA's Levon Aronian but the Indian went out of contention in the ten-players round robin tournament.
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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Draws 5 In A Row, Sits Joint-2nd. D Gukesh In...
World champion D Gukesh is still tied for the fourth spot on 3 points.
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Sinquefield Cup: D Gukesh Takes On Alireza Firouzja, R Praggnanandhaa Meets Duda Jan-Krzysztof
World champion D Gukesh has his task cut out when he takes on Alireza Firouzja of France while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa will meet Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland in the sixth round of the Sinquefield Cup.
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Arvind Iyer Wins All India Chess Masters Mumbai FIDE Classical
Arvind Iyer has been crowned champion of the All India Chess Masters Mumbai FIDE Classical Tournament after finishing with seven points in eight rounds to edge out Darsh Shetty in a strong competition.
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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Outplays D Gukesh
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa outplayed World Champion D Gukesh in the opening round of the Sinquefield Cup Chess tournament to rise to the third position in live world rankings.
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Sinquefield Cup: D Gukesh In Familiar Territory, R Praggnanandhaa Aims For Podium
World Champion D Gukesh returns to classical chess after a brief hiatus to face a star-studded field at the Sinquefield Cup starting Monday.
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St. Louis Rapid And Blitz: D Gukesh Ends Tied 6th; Aronian Wins Title
World champion GM D Gukesh finished tied sixth as Levon Aronian of USA convincingly won the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz that concluded.
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St. Louis Rapid And Blitz: D Gukesh Beats Fabiano Caruana To Stand At Fourth Spot
World champion D Gukesh overcame a loss against Leinier Dominguez Perez of the United States to beat the American duo of Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana to stand at fourth spot.
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D Gukesh Suffers Shock Defeat In St. Louis Rapid And Blitz; Fabiano Caruana In Sole Lead
After a shock defeat at the hands of tailender Sam Shankland of United States in the fourth round, India's D Gukesh followed it up with two draws.
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Chief Justice Of India Bhushan Gavai Visits Chess Champion Divya Deshmukh At Her Home
CJI Bhushan Gavai on Saturday visited newly-crowned FIDE Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh at her residence to congratulate her on her remarkable achievement.
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Sachin Tendulkar Hails Divya Deshmukh On Winning India's First FIDE Women's Chess World Cup
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming India's first FIDE Women's World Cup champion in Batumi, Georgia.
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FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final Highlights: Divya Deshmukh Becomes 1st Indian Champion, Beats Koneru Humpy
Women's Chess World Cup Final Tie-Breaker Highlights, Koneru vs Divya: 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has beaten veteran Koneru Humpy in the second rapid tie-breaker to become the first Indian champion of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup
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FIDE Grand Swiss: R Vaishali Qualifies For Candidates Tournament
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali made it to the women's Candidates tournament after a hard-fought draw against former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the 11th and final round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.
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FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Defending Champion R Vaishali In Sole Lead
Defending champion and Grandmaster R Vaishali jumped into sole lead in the women's section as she notched her third straight victory.
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FIDE Grand Swiss: D Gukesh Starts With Crushing Victory Over Etienne Bacrot
Seeking to prove himself across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament with a crushing victory.
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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Draws With Wesley, D Gukesh Out Of Contention
The reigning world champion D Gukesh was also held to a draw by USA's Levon Aronian but the Indian went out of contention in the ten-players round robin tournament.
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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Draws 5 In A Row, Sits Joint-2nd. D Gukesh In...
World champion D Gukesh is still tied for the fourth spot on 3 points.
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Sinquefield Cup: D Gukesh Takes On Alireza Firouzja, R Praggnanandhaa Meets Duda Jan-Krzysztof
World champion D Gukesh has his task cut out when he takes on Alireza Firouzja of France while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa will meet Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland in the sixth round of the Sinquefield Cup.
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Arvind Iyer Wins All India Chess Masters Mumbai FIDE Classical
Arvind Iyer has been crowned champion of the All India Chess Masters Mumbai FIDE Classical Tournament after finishing with seven points in eight rounds to edge out Darsh Shetty in a strong competition.
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Sinquefield Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Outplays D Gukesh
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa outplayed World Champion D Gukesh in the opening round of the Sinquefield Cup Chess tournament to rise to the third position in live world rankings.
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Sinquefield Cup: D Gukesh In Familiar Territory, R Praggnanandhaa Aims For Podium
World Champion D Gukesh returns to classical chess after a brief hiatus to face a star-studded field at the Sinquefield Cup starting Monday.
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St. Louis Rapid And Blitz: D Gukesh Ends Tied 6th; Aronian Wins Title
World champion GM D Gukesh finished tied sixth as Levon Aronian of USA convincingly won the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz that concluded.
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St. Louis Rapid And Blitz: D Gukesh Beats Fabiano Caruana To Stand At Fourth Spot
World champion D Gukesh overcame a loss against Leinier Dominguez Perez of the United States to beat the American duo of Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana to stand at fourth spot.
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D Gukesh Suffers Shock Defeat In St. Louis Rapid And Blitz; Fabiano Caruana In Sole Lead
After a shock defeat at the hands of tailender Sam Shankland of United States in the fourth round, India's D Gukesh followed it up with two draws.
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Chief Justice Of India Bhushan Gavai Visits Chess Champion Divya Deshmukh At Her Home
CJI Bhushan Gavai on Saturday visited newly-crowned FIDE Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh at her residence to congratulate her on her remarkable achievement.
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Sachin Tendulkar Hails Divya Deshmukh On Winning India's First FIDE Women's Chess World Cup
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming India's first FIDE Women's World Cup champion in Batumi, Georgia.
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FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final Highlights: Divya Deshmukh Becomes 1st Indian Champion, Beats Koneru Humpy
Women's Chess World Cup Final Tie-Breaker Highlights, Koneru vs Divya: 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has beaten veteran Koneru Humpy in the second rapid tie-breaker to become the first Indian champion of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup
