World Women’s Team Chess Championship: India win silver after losing to Russia in the final

It was India’s first-ever medal in the world team chess championship.

Press Trust of India

· Oct 02, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Chess: FIDE criticised for partnering with breast enlargement brand as sponsor for women’s game

Some of the female players have called the decision gross and misogynistic.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 01, 2021 · 10:49 pm

Chess: After two straight wins, India lose to Russia World Women’s Team Championship

India, who have qualified for the quarterfinals, will face France in the fifth and final preliminary match later.

Press Trust of India

· Sep 29, 2021 · 11:55 am

Chess: India beat Spain for first win in World Women’s Team Championship

After drawing 2-2 against Azerbaijan in the first round, the Indian women rode on R Vaishali’s win to to post a victory in the second Pool A match.

Press Trust of India

· Sep 28, 2021 · 02:24 pm

FIDE Online Chess Olympiad: India lose to USA in the semi-finals after Blitz tie-break

The Americans bounced back strongly after being outclassed in Round 1 by winning the second 4-2 to force a Blitz tie-break to decide the winner.

Press Trust of India

· Sep 15, 2021 · 01:27 pm

Online Chess Olympiad: Viswanathan Anand-led India sail into quarterfinals by topping Pool B

On the final day of the league phase, India posted wins over Hungary and Moldova before sharing honours with Slovenia.

Press Trust of India

· Sep 10, 2021 · 10:02 pm

Chess: Indian GM Sethuraman wins Barcelona Open, Karthikeyan Murali finishes third

Sethuraman, who was the top seed, remained unbeaten through the nine rounds, winning six matches and drawing three.

Press Trust of India

· Aug 27, 2021 · 02:14 pm

Chess: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi wins tournament in Portugal, D Gukesh finishes second

The 17-year old Erigaisi (Elo 2597) secured 8.5 points from nine rounds to emerge victorious in a field comprising of over 140 players.

Press Trust of India

· Aug 24, 2021 · 09:33 pm

Chess: Vidit Gujrathi loses in quarter-finals of FIDE World Cup as Indian challenge ends

The 26-year old India No.3 faltered against his Polish opponent in a 50-move encounter after having drawn the first game of the two-game mini-match.

Press Trust of India

· Jul 29, 2021 · 10:20 pm

No-Castling Chess: Vishy Anand held to draw by Vladimir Kramnik, all to play for in decider

The Indian maestro leads 2-1 after the 61-move draw and has the advantage going into the final game.

Press Trust of India

· Jul 18, 2021 · 09:59 am

Chess: Indian GMs Praggnanandhaa, Adhiban, Sarin advance to third round at FIDE World Cup

In the women’s section, D Harika is through to the next round after her Indonesian opponent Media Warda Aulia withdrew from the event.

Press Trust of India

· Jul 17, 2021 · 10:58 am

Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws with Vladimir Kramnik in second game of ‘No-Castling’ event

The Indian played out a 39-move draw in an English Four Knights variation game with black pieces.

Press Trust of India

· Jul 16, 2021 · 11:36 am