Roll The Tape: Who Will Win The Ben Johnson-Brian Flores Chess Match? Yesterday 00:45 FOXNews.com After diving into the All-22 coaches' film from Week 1, Bucky Brooks examines five new developments to watch.
The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand 12 Sep 2026 17:34 Economictimes.indiatimes.com India seeks to replicate its historic 2024 Chess Olympiad success in Samarkand. The nation's chess players are defending champions with immense talent and depth. The open section features a competitive four-horse race with India as a strong contender.
Global Chess League Season 4 kicks off in Bengaluru with Carlsen’s return 05 Sep 2026 15:00 Economictimes.indiatimes.com The fourth Tech Mahindra Global Chess League season commenced in Bengaluru this Saturday. Six teams are competing in a nine-day franchise tournament featuring top chess players. World number one Magnus Carlsen returns to the league after a one-season absence.
Global Chess League 2026 Begins Today: Check full schedule, September 5 match timings, teams and key players 05 Sep 2026 10:15 Economictimes.indiatimes.com The Global Chess League 2026 kicks off today in vibrant Bengaluru, India, with six fierce teams vying for the championship glory. This exhilarating event will showcase iconic players like Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, alongside emerging male and female chess prodigies.
Praggnanandhaa scripts history, seals maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals crown 28 Aug 2026 01:31 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa staged a remarkable comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis and claim the $200,000 prize. Trailing by six points, Praggnanandhaa won both rapid games before holding Caruana to draws in blitz, finishing 15-13.
Vandan Sawai: This 15-year-old from Delhi beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen before bed, but isn't sure about a career in chess 26 Aug 2026 07:07 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Fifteen-year-old Vandan Alankar Sawai from Delhi stunned the chess world by defeating the legendary Magnus Carlsen in an online tournament on August 18. Initially hesitant to compete, Vandan's parents were the first to reveal his incredible achievement after checking the results.
From IIT dropout dream to chess success: He left home, became Rajasthan’s first Arena Grandmaster, built academy in 30 countries 20 Aug 2026 11:40 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned away from an IIT path as a teenager to pursue chess, leaving home in 2014 with little financial security. His early years included sleeping at stations and stadiums, losing his phone and struggling to enter tournaments.
Badminton now has become a chess game: Kirsty Gilmour 17 Aug 2026 10:05 Economictimes.indiatimes.com European champion Kirsty Gilmour views badminton as a mental chess game. She noted significant improvements in the World Championships venue compared to earlier events. Gilmour expressed pleasure at the availability of sanitary napkins in women's washrooms.
Indian-origin prodigies Bodhana Sivanandan, Shreyas Royal make British chess history 10 Aug 2026 09:45 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal made chess history winning the British Chess Championships. Bodhana became Britain's youngest Women's chess champion after a playoff. Shreyas Royal secured the overall British title, finishing ahead of grandmasters.
R Praggnanandhaa seals Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz title 07 Aug 2026 03:35 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has won the Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz title. He secured the championship with a score of 23 points, finishing ahead of all competitors. This victory marks his first Rapid and Blitz tournament win, a significant achievement for the young player.
Blind chess player from Ahmedabad wins Gujarat University tournament: Defeats more than 100 sighted opponents from 50 colleges; his friend with partial vision secures third place 02 Aug 2026 11:33 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Blind chess player from Ahmedabad, Rahul Vaghela has won the Gujarat University chess tournament, beating over 100 sighted competitors from 50 colleges. His friend Dhruv Bhuva, who has partial vision, finished third.
Grand Chess Tour: Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa ends rapid section as joint leader 04 Jul 2026 06:25 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa staged a comeback on the final day of the Grand Chess Tour's rapid section in Croatia. He secured three consecutive victories, propelling him to a tie for first place with France's Firouzja Alireza.
Psychology says simply spending more time on something doesn't guarantee mastery; researchers studying 44,213 chess players found focused training far outperformed repetition 03 Jul 2026 11:33 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Forget the 10,000-hour rule; a new chess study reveals focused, feedback-driven practice is key. Researchers found players who reviewed mistakes and took lessons improved 3.6 times faster than those just playing games.
Zagreb Grand Chess Tour: R Praggnanandhaa tied for second after opening day in Croatia 02 Jul 2026 04:48 Economictimes.indiatimes.com R Praggnanandhaa has started strong at the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, securing joint second place after the opening day. He defeated top seed Vincent Keymer and held draws against formidable opponents Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and World Champion D Gukesh.
Divya Deshmukh to debut, Magnus Carlsen set for return in Global Chess League Season 4 27 Jun 2026 11:33 Economictimes.indiatimes.com Magnus Carlsen returns to the Global Chess League for its fourth edition, while Divya Deshmukh makes her debut. The player draft is set for June 29 in Mumbai, with the tournament taking place in Bengaluru from September 3 to 13.