Candidates Chess: How Divya Deshmukh outfoxed leader Anna Muzychuk to climb to the top | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Divya Deshmukh vs Anna Muzychuk (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: After the relative calm of Monday’s rest day, where some players were out on the court playing padel, the storm returned to the boards at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus with a hint of vengeance. Tuesday’s Round 8 of […]
Candidates Chess: How Vaishali beat former World Champion Tan for 2nd consecutive win | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Vaishali Rameshbabu of India vs Tan Zhongi of China (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If you were to poll the global chess community on the likely victor of the FIDE Candidates 2026, the response would be near-unanimous: Javokhir Sindarov. The Uzbek sensation’s ruthless efficiency, evidenced by a staggering 6/7 score, suggests the crown […]
Abhimanyu Puranik, Aronyak Ghosh clinch Blitz and Rapid titles at National Chess Championship | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Abhimanyu Puranik and Aronyak Ghosh NEW DELHI: The National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship concluded at Sarala Birla University in Ranchi, where more than 400 players from across the country competed in intense matches that tested both speed and strategy. The tournament featured two formats in Blitz and Rapid and saw impressive performances from […]
Still no India No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi as Norway Chess reveals new participant for 2026 event | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Norway Chess/Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Norway Chess has announced Alireza Firouzja as the latest player for its 2026 edition in Oslo, but India’s top-ranked player Arjun Erigaisi is still not part of the confirmed lineup. Firouzja, known for his aggressive and exciting style, said, “I’m looking forward to competing against […]