Talking about the world champion, RB Ramesh said: "In the case of Gukesh, I think his main strength is his insane self-belief. He just thinks he is too good, and that helps him; he can do dubious ...

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will debut at Norway Chess Women in 2026 as the youngest competitor. After a stellar 2025 season, including a World Cup win, she joins this gender-equal tournament, ...

The Esports World Cup is rapidly expanding its global footprint, and India’s growing interest is positioning the country as a ...

Viswanathan Anand inaugurated the Chess Mahakumbh International Conference at KIIT.

India has become a major power in international chess led by its highest-ranked player, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. He's No. 4 in the world, one place above compatriots Gukesh Dommaraju, the current ...

CHENNAI, India – On a balmy morning last fall in the coastal Indian city of Chennai, dozens of fans perched on their seats as they watched an elite-level tournament unfold. Some shook their legs ...

India on Thursday hailed chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju after the 18-year-old became the youngest world champion with a thrilling final win over China's Ding Liren. Gukesh surpassed a record held by ...

The southern Indian city of Chennai has produced some of the world's most formidable chess players. Reporter Omkar Khandekar traveled there to learn more. OMKAR KHANDEKAR, BYLINE: It's a standing ...

Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will make her maiden appearance at Norway Chess Women, becoming the youngest competitor in ...

Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will debut at Norway Chess Women in 2026 as the youngest player. This follows her ...

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa admitted his form dipped after a hectic 2025 season despite early title wins. He ...