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
Viswanathan Anand Shows Off His Dance Moves At Vidit Gujrathi’s Wedding – Internet Goes Wild
Viswanathan Anand delighted fans by showcasing his dance moves to ‘Main Hoon Don’ at Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding, creating a viral moment alongside fellow chess champion D Gukesh.
Apr 04, 2025, 10:18 AM IST
'Conversations I Have Had With Him...': D Gukesh Opens Up On Paddy Upton's Role In World Chess Championship Win
Paddy Upton, a renowned mental conditioning coach, worked with Gukesh in the run-up to and during the 14-game marathon event in Singapore.
Dec 16, 2024, 23:59 PM IST
SS Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, Kangana Ranaut Shower Wishes On Youngest World Chess Champion D Gukesh
At just 18-years-old, Gukesh triumphed over China’s Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 score, making him only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to achieve this monumental achievement.
Dec 13, 2024, 10:45 AM IST
Who Is D Gukesh? Youngest-Ever Contender At World Chess Championship Final After Winning FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024
Gukesh's trainer Vishnu avoided playing against chess engines from early days, taking a unique route in training methods. He says it was a risky decision but something which has paid off dividends.
Apr 22, 2024, 07:54 AM IST
2 Indians In World's Top 10 Chess Players Rankings
Chess' global body FIDE has just released the men's players rankings and two Indians feature in the top 10 list.
Sep 01, 2023, 13:44 PM IST
DNA: Praggnanandhaa just 1 step away from creating history, not age..sports spirit matters here
Swami Dayanand Saraswati has said that “Give your best to the world and the best will come back to you… Following this path, India's Grand Master R Pragyanananda has registered his name in history. Praggnanandhaa has made it to the finals of the Fide Chess World Cup 2023...and has become the first Indian after Viswanathan Anand to do so...
Aug 23, 2023, 00:02 AM IST
Meet D Gukesh, Teenager Who Is India's No 1 Chess Player Overtaking Viswanathan Anand
D. Gukesh has become India's No. 1 at just 17 years of age, surpassing Viswanathan Anand.
Aug 04, 2023, 13:16 PM IST
Global Chess League: Players, Teams, Format, LIVE Streaming; All You Need To Know About Inaugural Tournament
The Global Chess League is a franchise-based chess tournament which will starts on Thursday (June 22). There was an opening ceremony also held on June 21. This Chess league has been organised on IPL style.
Jun 22, 2023, 16:04 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand says THIS about Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa ahead of Chess Olympiad
The 44th edition of the world`s biggest chess event will be held in Mahabalipuram near Chennai from July 28 to August 10.
Jun 18, 2022, 18:15 PM IST
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead as Viswanathan Anand loses to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
The 37-year old Azerbaijan player Shakhriyar Mamedyarov capitalised on an error from the Indian veteran Viswanathan Anand to pick up three full points.
Jun 10, 2022, 13:27 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand defeats world champion Magnus Carlsen again, leads standings in Norway
Viswanathan Anand had started the Classical section with three straight wins, beating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France), Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria) and Hao Wang (China) before American Wesley So ended his streak in the fourth round.
Jun 06, 2022, 14:23 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand beats world champion Magnus Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess
Viswanathan Anand’s win over Magnus Carlsen comes close on the heels of compatriot and teen sensation R Praggnandhaa defeating the Norwegian world champion in an online blitz tournament recently.
May 31, 2022, 14:18 PM IST
Happy Mother's Day 2022: Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and other athletes wish their moms on special day
Many sports celebrities wished their mothers on the special occasion of Mother's Day
May 08, 2022, 22:51 PM IST
Happy Mother's Day 2022: Chess legend Viswanathan Anand shares heartfelt message for late mother
Anand had an interesting anecdote to share when she accompanied him for his first Chess Olympiad as a 14-year-old at Thessaloniki, Greece in 1984
May 08, 2022, 19:59 PM IST
Boris Gelfand joins Viswanathan Anand to guide Indian Grandmasters in Chess Olympiad 2022
Boris Gelfand was ranked in the top-30 in FIDE rankings from 1990 to 2017 during his 27-year long astonishing career
May 05, 2022, 17:20 PM IST
Chess Olympiad 2022: 'It's a lifetime oppurtunity for youngters,' says Viswanathan Anand
The Olympiad was originally scheduled to be hosted by Russia between July 26 and August 8 in Moscow but was moved out following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February
Apr 18, 2022, 18:15 PM IST
Yuzvendra Chahal to play charity match against chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand
Yuzvendra Chahal will take on former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand in a charity match to raise funds for COVID-19.
Jun 12, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
Checkmate COVID! Aamir Khan preps up for big face-off with chess champion Viswanathan Anand
Bollywood star Aamir Khan will be competing in a match of chess with Viswanathan Anand for the fundraising event 'Checkmate COVID' on Sunday (June 13).
Jun 10, 2021, 16:20 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand’s father passes away at 92
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand’s father, K Viswanathan, died in Chennai on Thursday following brief illness.
Apr 15, 2021, 16:29 PM IST