Divya Deshmukh Creates History, Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Chess World Cup
Divya Deshmukh beat compatriot Koneru Humpy to become India's first Chess Women’s World Cup champion and country’s 88th GM overall.
Jul 28, 2025, 16:35 PM IST
Happy International Chess Day: 5 Indian Maestros Who Redefined The Game From Vishy Anand To D Gukesh
Today, on International Chess Day, we celebrate the brilliance of the game and its finest practitioners. India has a rich history in chess, producing numerous Grandmasters who have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Join us as we honor five of India's top chess players and their remarkable achievements.
Jul 20, 2025, 20:18 PM IST
PM Modi Meets Koneru Humpy After World Rapid Chess Championship Win, Call Her 'A Sporting Icon'
Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess by defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge champion in the prestigious tournament in New York on Sunday.
Jan 03, 2025, 22:46 PM IST
‘Continue To Inspire Millions’: PM Modi Writes Heartfelt Message For Koneru Humpy She Claims Women's World Rapid Championship
Koneru Humpy is one of the top-rated female chess players in India and she ended the tournament with 8.5/11. Earlier, she grabbed her first gold medal in the 2019 edition, in Moscow.
Dec 29, 2024, 16:08 PM IST
'It's High Time For India...': Koneru Humpy Reacts After Becoming Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion
Koneru Humpy is only the second player after China’s Ju Wenjun to clinch the Women’s World Rapid Chess title more than once.
Dec 29, 2024, 14:44 PM IST
Vaishali Rameshbabu Makes History As India's Third Female Chess Grandmaster
Vaishali's journey to the Grandmaster title is not only a personal triumph but a significant milestone for Indian chess.
Dec 02, 2023, 16:16 PM IST
In Pics: PM Narendra Modi launches historic torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Sunday (June 19) at 5 pm at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Here are some pictures from the event.
Jun 19, 2022, 18:32 PM IST
World Rapid Chess Championship: Vaishali R takes second place and Koneru Humpy in joint third
India's Vaishali R takes second place with 7.5 points and Koneru Humpy is in joint third at the World Rapid Chess Championship.
Dec 30, 2021, 11:12 AM IST
World Rapid Chess Championship: India's Koneru Humpy finishes sixth and D Gukesh takes ninth place
India's Defending champion Koneru Humpy finishes sixth and D Gukesh finishes at ninth place in the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship.
Dec 29, 2021, 11:26 AM IST
'Proud moment for nation': Ajinkya Rahane on India winning gold in FIDE Chess Olympiad
On Sunday, both India and Russia were announced as joint winners of the FIDE Chess Olympiad. India had reached the finals of the prestigious competition for the first time.
Aug 31, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
Happy that Chess is back in Asian Games: Vishwanathan Anand
Five-time World Champion and the country's first Grand Master Vishwanathan Anand said he was happy with the development adding that he looked forward to a medal from the Indian team.
Mar 17, 2019, 13:05 PM IST