Chennai Chess Olympiad | Brave women from Ukraine put a smile on world’s face

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Brave women from Ukraine put a smile on world’s face

Chess, simply put, is a war fought on 64 squares. But it doesn’t hurt you. A real war does. No country in the world at the moment could speak more about the horrors of a war than Ukraine, which has been resisting the Russian invasion for more than five months. Ukraine may be quite some […]

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Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years. As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years. The story so far: India continues to shine on the ninth day of the 44th […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section If ever any proof was needed of India’s growing chess prowess, four fearless teenagers presented it to the world […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

44th Chess Olympiad | Gukesh beats Fabiano Caruana; makes 8 out of 8 with his smart moves

Gukesh has won all his eight games for India 2, on the top board — that is, against some of the best players in the world. Gukesh has won all his eight games for India 2, on the top board — that is, against some of the best players in the world. Many more moves […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh, Nihal, Tania and Vantika thrive

Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh, Nihal, Tania and Vantika thrive

After a depleted French team held India 1 on all boards, Uzbekistan made the host feel a lot better by holding top seed USA 2-2 on what turned out to be a day of the underdogs in the Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram on August 1, 2022. Not surprisingly, Monday witnessed some close encounters involving some […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India ‘B’ team thrashes Estonia 4-0

Chennai Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India ‘B’ team thrashes Estonia 4-0

Second-seeded India ‘A’ team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 for its second straight win. Second-seeded India ‘A’ team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 for its second straight win. The India ‘B’ team blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram on July 30, 2022. Second-seeded India ‘A’ team defeated […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chennai Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Both the Indian teams have taken unassailable 3-0 leads over their respective opponents. Both the Indian teams have taken unassailable 3-0 leads over their respective opponents. Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women’s sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Friday. Top-seeded Indian women’s A team beat Tajikistan while the B […]

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Morning Digest | Two pilots killed in IAF aircraft crash in Rajasthan; no better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi, and more

Morning Digest | Two pilots killed in IAF aircraft crash in Rajasthan; no better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi, and more

Two pilots killed in IAF aircraft crash in Barmer Two pilots were killed when a twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident near Rajasthan’s Barmer district at around 9:30 pm. No better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28, 2022, said there was no better […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

A gala opening ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on July 28, 2022. The international event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. A gala opening ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place […]

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44th Chess Olympiad | No better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi

44th Chess Olympiad | No better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi

During his address, Mr. Stalin said it was a proud moment for India to host the international chess event. During his address, Mr. Stalin said it was a proud moment for India to host the international chess event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28, 2022 said there was no better time for sports in […]

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