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OBT Sports & Entertainment partners with World Chess Champion D Gukesh

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:39:57 +0000

OBT Sports & Entertainment has formed a partnership with World Chess Champion D Gukesh to manage his brand. This exclusive deal will focus on brand endorsements... Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Bodhana Sivanandan: Meet the 11-year-old Indian-origin British chess prodigy

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:08:46 +0000

At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan earned the coveted Woman Grandmaster title during the Chess Olympiad, marking an extraordinary entry into the chess world. Read more...

Source: «The Times of India» (indiatimes.com)

Chess Olympiad 2026: India secures silver in Open, bronze in women's event

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:34:47 +0000

The Indian team secured a secured a silver medal in the Open section as well as clinching a bronze in the women's category of the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Chess Olympiad: Indian men crush Germany, women beat Uzbekistan

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:59:20 +0000

At the 46th chess Olympiad, Indian chess teams scored impressive victories. The men's team triumphed over Germany, aided by D. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Chess Olympiad: Indian men face first stern test against Holland

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:37:29 +0000

India’s second-seeded men will face sixth-seeded Netherlands in the fifth round of the Chess Olympiad after beating Spain. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

India continues dominant Chess Olympiad run, secures fourth consecutive wins

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:05:35 +0000

India continued its unbeaten run at the Chess Olympiad 2026, recording 3-1 victories over Spain in the Open section and Mongolia in the Women’s section in Samarkand. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Meet Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, the 3-year-old Indian chess prodigy who became the youngest player in history to earn an official FIDE rating at just 3 years, 7 months and 20 days

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:06:54 +0000

Three-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh has become the youngest player to earn an official FIDE chess rating. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Chess Olympiad: Indian men score a resounding 3-1 victory over Spain

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:11:59 +0000

In a gripping match held in Samarkand, the Indian men's chess team triumphed over Spain with a score of 3-1. World champion... Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Chess Olympiad: Average start for Indian men, Gukesh dips below 2700 in live ratings

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:21:10 +0000

India’s defending champion men’s team made a modest start at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, winning its first two matches but without convincing performances. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Roll The Tape: Who Will Win The Ben Johnson-Brian Flores Chess Match?

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:45:30 +0000

After diving into the All-22 coaches' film from Week 1, Bucky Brooks examines five new developments to watch.

Source: FOXNews.com

The repeat challenge: India’s historic bid to defend its crown at 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:34:07 +0000

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. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Global Chess League Season 4 kicks off in Bengaluru with Carlsen’s return

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:01 +0000

The fourth Tech Mahindra Global Chess League season commenced in Bengaluru this Saturday. Six teams are competing in a nine-day... Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Global Chess League 2026 Begins Today: Check full schedule, September 5 match timings, teams and key players

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:15:54 +0000

The Global Chess League 2026 kicks off today in vibrant Bengaluru, India, with six fierce teams vying for the championship glory. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Praggnanandhaa scripts history, seals maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals crown

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:31:51 +0000

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa staged a remarkable comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:07:20 +0000

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. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com