New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has confirmed that he has assumed the responsibilities of interim president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday, following the European Union’s sanctions against current president Arkady Dvorkovich and said “FIDE work will continue,” as his focus will be on serving the global chess family. After Dvorkovich was named in the EU’s 21st sanctions package, he voluntarily suspended the exercise of his powers an…
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Lausanne, July 24 (IANS) Five-time world champion and Indian legend Viswanathan Anand took charge of the International Chess Federation FIDE as interim president after its Russian head, Arkady Dvorkovich, was placed on the latest European Union sanctions list. In response to the invasion of Ukraine, the EU and its coalition partners have adopted an impressive range of sanctions on Russia, and on Thursday, the European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 21st package of sa…
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) Marking World Chess Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended his greetings to chess players, coaches and enthusiasts across the world, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s position as India’s and the world’s leading chess hub. In a message released on the occasion, the Chief Minister praised Tamil Nadu’s remarkable contribution to Indian chess, noting that the state has produced the highest number of young gra…
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the standings with a half -point advantage over India’s Arjun Erigaisi after all match in Round 4 ended in draws in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel, here on Sunday.Over 500 chess fans watched the Round 4 action live and also got an opportunity to interact with the legendary Viswanathan Anand, who also ma…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Newly-crowned Bullet Chess Champion and Season 2 MVP, Nihal Sarin, emerged as one of the most sought-after names before joining FYERS American Gambits as the Global Chess League (GCL) lit the countdown for Season 4—scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from September 3 to 13—with the player draft in Mumbai on Monday.Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers strengthened their title defence around Magnus Carlsen and Women’s Chess World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, while five-ti…
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The Global Chess League (GCL) is gearing up for its fourth season. The Season 4 Player Draft is scheduled for July 29 here, before the league begins in Bengaluru from September 3–13. This draft will see Magnus Carlsen return after a year’s absence, and Divya Deshmukh, the current FIDE Women’s World Cup champion, will make her debut in the league.The Season 4 player pool includes 36 Grandmasters from different generations, such as World Champions, World Cup winners, Olymp…
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) “Just like chess, Indian bridge needs a Viswanathan Anand to become popular among youth.” That is the unequivocal assessment of Vinay Desai, coach of the senior national team, about contract bridge, the sport introduced by the British in the country as a recreational sport at various clubs.As a strong Indian squad gears up for the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship to be held in Goa from June 21 to 27, Desai is confident his team will perform well and expects them to win at …
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) After Praggnanandhaa R continued his remarkable run at Norway Chess by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the tournament, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited, lauded the Indian Grandmaster’s effort, saying the double win reflects “the confidence, maturity and competitive spirit” Praggnanandha brings to the event. The 20-year-old, who is supported by Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ initiative, produced another composed performance in R…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Industrialist Anand Mahindra showered praise on Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa after the Indian chess star delivered another statement victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess. The victory marked yet another milestone in Praggnanandhaa’s rapidly growing rivalry with the Norwegian great. Having already defeated Carlsen earlier in the tournament with the white pieces, the Indian repeated the feat with black in Round 8, showcasing his versatility and …
Oslo (Norway), June 3 (IANS) Round eight of Norway Chess 2026 featured a crucial day in Oslo, including two decisive classical games and an Armageddon match, intensifying the competition for the top spot.Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu secured another notable result by defeating Magnus Carlsen once again at the tournament, strengthening the title race. The 20-year-old, who had beaten Carlsen with White last week, repeated his success with Black in Round 8, recording his second classical win over the W…