Cheating in chess is not rampant: Viswanathan Anand

Cheating in chess is not rampant: Viswanathan Anand

Chess Grandmaster and former world champion Viswanathan Anand during the inauguration of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2022, in Kolkata, on Nov. 28, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who is now deputy president of the world governing body FIDE, feels cheating in his sport is “not rampant” […]

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I try to provide guidance, says Viswanathan Anand

I try to provide guidance, says Viswanathan Anand

With the teen trio of D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa busy making up for the time lost due to the pandemic and briskly climbing up the rating ladder, Indian chess never had it this good. Vishwanathan Anand, right, and R. Praggnanandhaa. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement If Gukesh and Arjun have joined Club […]

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I try to provide guidance, says Viswanathan Anand

I try to provide guidance, says Viswanathan Anand

With the teen trio of D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa busy making up for the time lost due to the pandemic and briskly climbing up the rating ladder, Indian chess never had it this good. Vishwanathan Anand, right, and R. Praggnanandhaa. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement If Gukesh and Arjun have joined Club […]

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R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

Just a few days after coaching India 2 to a bronze medal at the Chess Olympiad, R.B. Ramesh has moved on to his next assignment. He has landed in the United States to help his ward R. Praggnanandhaa’s campaign at the FTX Crypto Cup, beginning in Miami on Monday. Cant thank you enough in words […]

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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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Tania and Vaishali give India 1 a dramatic win

Tania and Vaishali give India 1 a dramatic win

A day of sensational drama produced some thrilling action, with some late strikes changing the projected results on its head. For instance, India 1 needed Tania Sachdev and R. Vaishali to post victories to more than nullify the defeat of K. Humpy in a thrilling match against sixth seed Azerbaijan. Sensational draw In the Open […]

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