Chess Olympiad

NEW DELHI: Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world rapid chesschampion and a five-time world champion, expressed his confidence in India's potential to emerge as a leading chess nation,…

The 44th Chess Olympiad, hosted in Chennai, put a renewed spotlight on the sport. With India now having 75 grandmasters, chess legend Viswanathan Anand hopes the buzz around the sport…

Express News Service CHENNAI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan had to vacate his post after the Delhi High Court on Monday said he…

Reinforcing his growing stature, R. Praggnanandhaa stunned World No. 4 Alireza Firouzja 2.5-1.5 and joined World champion Magnus Carlen and two others as the winners on the opening day of…

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.…

Ever since she made her Olympiad debut, way back in 2004, Dronavalli Harika wanted to be part of an Indian women’s team that climbed the podium. When she had the best chance of realising…

Adds that they would focus on and try to improve his physical fitness, so that he can endure the long rounds Adds that they would focus on and try to improve his physical fitness, so that…

A new, viral mural by St+art India in Chennai’s Kamaraj Salai gives the Chess Olympiad mascot, Thambi, a macho makeover A new, viral mural by St+art India in Chennai’s Kamaraj Salai gives…

Express News Service CHENNAI: "It's been 18 years since my debut in the Indian women's chess team at the age of 13, and having played nine Olympiads so far, I always…

Express News Service CHENNAI: In the world of chess, former Soviet nations continue to sing the game's song. Chess was one of their biggest exports, so it continues to…