Arjun Erigaisi’s bull run powering strong Indian show at Chess Olympiad.

It won’t be exaggerating to say that Arjun Erigaisi is driving the Indian campaign at the…

After great start at Chess Olympiad, it’s about handing pressure

The Indian campaign at the Chess Olympiad has got off to a robust start. After four…

India start as one of the favourites at Chess Olympiad

The Olympic Games might be over, but not the Olympic fever. Beginning from today, two Indian…

Praggnanandhaa, and the lull before and after the storm

Confidence manifests itself in several ways. For some, it’s a triumphant expression, an announcement of aggro,…

Chess on celluloid  adds to the national imagination

Just days before Sachin: A Billion Dreams was all set to hit movie screens around the…

System transparency will draw sponsors to Rs 65-cr plan: AICF prez Narang

Indian chess remains a newsmaker. Close on the heels of D Gukesh’s historic triumph at the…

Gukesh-Ding to clash in USA before world championship final

If things go as scheduled, D Gukesh will lock horns with Ding Liren before their World…

AICF governing body to discuss 5-year action plan on May 4; extends support to D Gukesh for World Championship match

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is keen to ride the momentum created by the success…

India likely to bid for Gukesh’s world championship match

There is nothing called home advantage in chess. However, if things go according to the plans…

Shades of Kramnik in Gukesh’s unusual variations: Sasikiran

D Gukesh’s triumph at the Candidates meet and some consistently strong displays by a band of…