Sports ministry asks All-India Chess Federation to cancel General Body meeting

The Centre while directing to cancel the meeting called by Raja in Chennai, warned that the federation would face action if the orders are not complied with.

Press Trust of India

· Dec 13, 2019 · 10:29 pm

Somebody from India will break into the top-10 of Fide rankings soon, says Viswanathan Anand

The former world champion picked the likes of Pentala Harikrishna and Vidit Gujarathi as the players expected to make a breakthrough in the top-10.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 12, 2019 · 06:36 pm

How Viswanathan Anand created a chess legacy that changed India

In very few sports around the world can a starting point be identified, but for India and chess that starting point is Anand.

Ashish Magotra

· Dec 11, 2019 · 04:43 pm

Magnus Carlsen, the best chess player in the world, is one of the best in fantasy football too

Magnus Carlsen is currently sixth in the FPL table after Saturday’s matches.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 09, 2019 · 11:19 am

All India Chess Federation is anti-player, says Fide vice-president Nigel Short

The AICF is yet to fully implement the Competition Commission of India’s order to reinstate the ratings of some players.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 05, 2019 · 08:29 pm

Chess: Praggnanandhaa scales another peak, becomes youngest Indian ever to cross Elo rating of 2600

The reigning World Youth champion is participating in the open category of the London Chess Classic.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 05, 2019 · 11:30 am

It’s the hope that’s killing me, I was my worst enemy: Anand rues poor finish in Tata Steel Chess

Anand’s biggest heartbreak came in round 15 when the former blitz king lost to Dutch No 1 Anish Giri from a winning position.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 26, 2019 · 09:52 pm

Tata Steel Chess: Anand fails to qualify for World Finals, Carlsen wins with record points tally

The Norwegian broke his own record in the Grand chess tour, bettering his 26.5 points scored at Abidjan, Ivory Coast earlier this year.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 26, 2019 · 08:59 pm

Chess: Viswanathan Anand in joint fifth place, Carlsen cruising towards Tata Steel tournament title

Carlsen has a five-point lead with 21.5 points to his credit out of a possible 27 points with nine rounds to play on Tuesday.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 25, 2019 · 10:16 pm

‘Give them some time’: Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri feels India’s youngsters can succeed Anand

The 49-year-old continues to remain the best bet among the Indians with a world ranking of 11.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 25, 2019 · 09:21 pm

Chess: Carlsen reigns supreme as Anand finishes joint-sixth in Tata Steel tournament

The veteran lost to the reigning world champion in the first game of the third day and then drew with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 24, 2019 · 10:49 pm

Tata Steel Chess: Anand off to good start with draws against Ding and So, Carlsen takes lead

The world champion steered ahead of the rivals winning two and drawing one game and ended the day with five points.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 22, 2019 · 10:48 pm