Abhijit Kunte: A Pillar of Indian Chess
by Abhijit Kunte, one of India’s most accomplished chess players, has been a significant figure in the country’s chess history. Born on March 3, 1977, in …
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Top 100 Chess Players In The World January 2025
Sr No Name Federation Ratings 1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2831 2 Caruana, Fabiano USA 2803 3 Nakamura, Hikaru USA 2802 4 Erigaisi Arjun IND 2801 …
Indian National sports awards for chess 2024
Chess awareness in India is surging, fueled by global successes of players like D Gukesh, Viswanathan Anand, Arjun Erigaisi, Koneru Humpy and Praggnanandhaa among others. …
How D Gukesh won the World Chess Championship 2024
Gukesh is the youngest ever World Chess Champion and second from India after Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh Dommaraju won the 2024 World Chess Championship, becoming the …
The Importance of Gut Feeling in Chess Decision-Making
Chess is often viewed as a game of pure logic and calculation, but the role of intuition—often referred to as “gut feeling”—is undeniable. Many of …
The Key Role of Seconds in World Chess Championships
In the high-stakes world of chess championships, where every move is scrutinized and the margin for error is razor-thin, the role of seconds—trusted aides to …
Tech Mahindra & FIDE Global Chess League 2024
The Global Chess League 2024 (hereinafter referred to as GCL) is a joint venture by FIDE and Tech Mahindra. The preliminary tournament will be a …
List of Top 100 Players September 2024 (Source: FIDE)
Rank Name Fed 1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2 Nakamura, Hikaru USA 3 Caruana, Fabiano USA 4 Erigaisi Arjun IND 5 Firouzja, Alireza FRA 6 Abdusattorov, …
How Chess Enhances Logical Thinking in Kids
Chess is more than just a game; it’s a powerful tool for developing logical thinking and cognitive skills in children. Engaging young minds in chess …
Viswanathan Anand won Leon Masters champion for the 10th time
Viswanathan Anand, the five-time world champion defeated Jaime Santos Latasa from Spain with a score of 3-1 in the finals. This was Anand’s tenth title …