Chess has been around for a very long time and is considered one of the ultimate competitive games, pitting two people against each other in a strategic battle that is near impossible to perfect. At ...

India’s rising chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh has made history by defeating veteran compatriot Koneru Humpy to win the FIDE ...

“It feels great to win a Grand Chess Tour event,” said Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu. “Last year, I came close but fell short in the tiebreak, so having a few hours to rest beforehand this time made a ...

The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s finest athletes across ...

Explore the complete list of FIDE Chess World Cup winners from 2000 to 2025. Check all champions, runner-ups, and host ...

Magnus Carlsen has secured the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour title, earning a $100,000 bonus after reaching the semifinals in Cape Town. Despite an early setback, Carlsen fought back to clinch ...

Magnus Carlsen reinforced his status as one of the greatest players in chess history by clinching the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2025 in Doha. Facing an elite field across a demanding ...

2025 turned out to be the year, as India continued its rise to become a leading global superpower in chess. Last December, D Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest-ever FIDE World Champion, ...