India’s Koneru Humpy crowned World Rapid Chess Champion for historic second time
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won a historic second title at the World Rapid Chess Championship, emerging victorious in the tournament…
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Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead after Magnus quits World Rapid and Blitz Championship
Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi emerged as one of the four co-leaders after another impressive day of skill display at the…
Fu** you, I’m out: Why jeans-clad Magnus Carlsen quit Rapid and Blitz Championship
Magnus Carlsen, a multiple-time world champion and the reigning World Rapid and Blitz champion, quit the 2024 World Rapid and…
Magnus Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz Championships for wearing jeans
Reigning World Rapid and Blitz Champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championships held in…
Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship
Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has made an urgent plea to the US Embassy for the expedited processing of his…
Mumbai star Prithvi Shaw smashes rapid 49 days after going unsold in IPL auction
Prithvi Shaw showed glimpses of returning to form with a blistering 49 in the quarter-final of the Syed Mushataq Ali…
Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi lead Indian contingent at Rapid & Blitz Championships
India’s top chess talents R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Vaishali will represent the country at the 2024 FIDE World…
Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in…
Conclave Mumbai: Manu Bhaker shoots gold in rapid fire round
Manu Bhaker and her coach Jaspal Rana recalled the road to Olympic glory in a freewheeling chat with India Today…