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World Chess Cup: Diptayan Ghosh Ousts Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Diptayan Ghosh caused the biggest upset of the World Chess Cup by ousting former world championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia with a win in the second game of the second round.
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Norway Chess Organisers Launch Chess World Championship Tour
Norway Chess CEO Kjell Madland said that a long-term agreement has been signed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for the tournament, which will be an annual affair and begin in 2027.
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Indian-Origin Chess Prodigy, Bodhana Sivanandan, Becomes Youngest Female To Beat A Grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, beat 60-year-old grandmaster Peter Wells at the British Chess Championships in Liverpool.
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9-Year-Old Indian Nearly Defeats Magnus Carlsen Before World No. 1 Escapes With A Draw
Aarit played this event from his hotel in Georgia, where he is currently battling for a podium finish in the under-10 World Championship.
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Viswanathan Anand Back In Action At World Rapid And Blitz Team Championship
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be in the mix as part of the Freedom team helmed by none other than FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsly in the World Rapid and Blitz team chess championship
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Navya Agarwal, 8, Wins U-11 Chess Championship
Navya Agarwal, a student of class III at VIBGYOR High School, Gurugram, grabbed podium finish at Gurgaon District Chess Championship
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5 Months, 48 Games, No Winner: A Chess Battle Under Spy Agency KGB's Shadow
The 1984-85 World Chess Championship between defending champion Anatoly Karpov and challenger Garry Kasparov was abandoned after 48 games.
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Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi's Decision To Share World Blitz Title Sparks Controversy
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history has sent shockwaves through the chess community.
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India Chess Star R Vaishali Clinches Women's Bronze In World Blitz Championship
In the 'Open' section, world number one Magnus Carlsen and Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the Blitz title after three sudden-death games failed to produce a winner.
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India Chess Star R Vaishali Wins World Blitz Championship Qualifier, Through To Quarters
Vaishali's back-to-back victories against GMs Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia and Valentina Gunina of Russia in rounds 7-8 provided the necessary boost for the Indian player to top the event with ease.
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World Blitz Chess Championship: Koneru Humpy Eyeing A Grand Double
Koneru Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion.
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Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Grit And Brilliance Continues To Inspire Millions: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's feat of winning the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess championship title twice in her career.
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Koneru Humpy Grabs Historic World Rapid Chess Championship Title
India's Koneru Humpy bagged an epochal second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia in New York on Sunday.
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PM Narendra Modi Meets "India's Pride" D Gukesh After World Chess Championship Win
D Gukesh made history earlier this month by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore.
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"I'm Out": Disqualified From Chess Event For Wearing Jeans, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's F-Word Rant
Magnus Carlsen forfeited the Blitz round of the World Rapid Chess Championship after he was handed a strange disqualification from the Rapid round.
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World Chess Cup: Diptayan Ghosh Ousts Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Diptayan Ghosh caused the biggest upset of the World Chess Cup by ousting former world championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia with a win in the second game of the second round.
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Norway Chess Organisers Launch Chess World Championship Tour
Norway Chess CEO Kjell Madland said that a long-term agreement has been signed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for the tournament, which will be an annual affair and begin in 2027.
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Indian-Origin Chess Prodigy, Bodhana Sivanandan, Becomes Youngest Female To Beat A Grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, beat 60-year-old grandmaster Peter Wells at the British Chess Championships in Liverpool.
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9-Year-Old Indian Nearly Defeats Magnus Carlsen Before World No. 1 Escapes With A Draw
Aarit played this event from his hotel in Georgia, where he is currently battling for a podium finish in the under-10 World Championship.
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Viswanathan Anand Back In Action At World Rapid And Blitz Team Championship
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be in the mix as part of the Freedom team helmed by none other than FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsly in the World Rapid and Blitz team chess championship
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Navya Agarwal, 8, Wins U-11 Chess Championship
Navya Agarwal, a student of class III at VIBGYOR High School, Gurugram, grabbed podium finish at Gurgaon District Chess Championship
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5 Months, 48 Games, No Winner: A Chess Battle Under Spy Agency KGB's Shadow
The 1984-85 World Chess Championship between defending champion Anatoly Karpov and challenger Garry Kasparov was abandoned after 48 games.
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Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi's Decision To Share World Blitz Title Sparks Controversy
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history has sent shockwaves through the chess community.
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India Chess Star R Vaishali Clinches Women's Bronze In World Blitz Championship
In the 'Open' section, world number one Magnus Carlsen and Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the Blitz title after three sudden-death games failed to produce a winner.
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India Chess Star R Vaishali Wins World Blitz Championship Qualifier, Through To Quarters
Vaishali's back-to-back victories against GMs Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia and Valentina Gunina of Russia in rounds 7-8 provided the necessary boost for the Indian player to top the event with ease.
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World Blitz Chess Championship: Koneru Humpy Eyeing A Grand Double
Koneru Humpy had on Sunday capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess champion.
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Chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's Grit And Brilliance Continues To Inspire Millions: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's feat of winning the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess championship title twice in her career.
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Koneru Humpy Grabs Historic World Rapid Chess Championship Title
India's Koneru Humpy bagged an epochal second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia in New York on Sunday.
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PM Narendra Modi Meets "India's Pride" D Gukesh After World Chess Championship Win
D Gukesh made history earlier this month by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore.
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"I'm Out": Disqualified From Chess Event For Wearing Jeans, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen's F-Word Rant
Magnus Carlsen forfeited the Blitz round of the World Rapid Chess Championship after he was handed a strange disqualification from the Rapid round.
