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The sensational rise of young chess players like R. Praggnanandhaa and D. Gukesh has profoundly impacted the aspirations of ...
Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa praises the Chola Chess initiative for its accessible facilities, highlighting a rise in ...
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company launched 'Chola Chess', a program to develop young chess talent in India. Led by ...
In 2025, chess is witnessing a surge of young talent from across the globe, with prodigies like Faustino Oro and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus leading the charge. These players, hailing from diverse countries, ...
In the world of chess, IM is just one step away from the highest status of Grandmaster (GM), and India, home to about 125 IMs and 84 GMs, has witnessed a remarkable surge in such titles.
American Jeffery Xiong won the World Junior Chess Championship in India at the age of 15 last month, the first American to win the title since 1997. Even in a game known for prodigies, his rise ...
Arham’s toughest game was against Daniel Mallach, a strong competitor who had previously won the Midrand Juniors League.
However, his contributions go beyond personal achievements. Indian Grandmaster and current world champion D Gukesh recently highlighted Anand’s crucial role in fostering young chess talent in India.
For someone with modest chess talent but a love of the game, the Internet is an ideal medium. Anyone seeking a game is automatically matched with a player who is similarly rated.
The boy wonder was just 14 years old, a Brooklyn comet streaking across the skies of the rarefied world of chess. Bobby Fischer’s sister had taught him the game when he was 6. By the time he … ...