As India's D Gukesh gears up to take on Ding Liren in the 2024 chess World Championship, here's what it takes to be the champ ...

Soviet, non-Westerner who dared to take on the established seat of authority in the sport, and succeeded in toppling it.

Sai Akhil Anand, son of chess legend Viswanathan Anand, collaborates with Hastha for hand-block printed clothing collection.

Gukesh is considered a strong favourite to become only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to be crowned ...

Chess in India is growing rapidly, and the support we’ve received here reflects that,” the Norwegian said after receiving the ...

Bristy Mukherjee first touched the feet of Viswanathan Anand, before stepping up to Magnus Carlsen, showcasing her reverence ...

Six years on from the inaugural edition, the Indian players have ascended to the global elite, and their evolution mirrors ...

It indeed went quite badly wrong for Arjun on Sunday, who led the tournament with just three rounds remaining, seeing his ...

The mental conditioning coach who was an important member of Gary Kirsten’s support staff during India’s 2011 World Cup ...

Magnus Carlsen’s long reign as the World chess champion began in India, 11 years ago in Chennai. After claiming the first of ...

Carlsen topped the Blitz standings with 13 points, while USA’s Wesley So finished as runner-up with 11.5 points. Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured third place with 10.5 points after 18 rounds ...