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Arjun Erigaisi overtakes D Gukesh in FIDE chess rankings, becomes new India No. 1
Arjun Erigaisi is the new India No. 1 and overtaking D Gukesh in the updated FIDE rankings. In the June FIDE rankings, ...
FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich on Magnus Carlsen’s fist thump: ‘It was extreme emotion… but emotions make any sport more exciting’
Asked about Carlsen not playing in any classical events after the ongoing Norway Chess, Dvorkovich said: “Magnus is the best ...
World Rapid And Blitz Team Chess Championship Preview: Viswanathan Anand Returns; Arjun Erigaisi In Fray
Each round of the World Rapid And Blitz Team Chess Championship 2025 must have a female player, as well as a player rated ...
FIDE will discuss Carlsen incident soon: Anand
World no.1 Magnus Carlsen’s fiery reaction after losing to D Gukesh in Norway Chess here was probably because he saw his ...
FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament: D Gukesh Headlines Chess Event - Check Venue, Prize Money And Date Details
"The top two finishers in the Grand Swiss will secure spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, while the top two players in the Women’s Grand Swiss will qualify for the 2026 Women’s Candidates ...
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Anand back in action in 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 that ...
Coimbatore corporation’s Smart Chess programme produces its first FIDE-rated player
Coimbatore: A Class VII student of the corporation's SRP Ammaniammal Girls Higher Secondary School in RS Puram, became the ...