Top 100 Chess Ranking India Women (FIDE, February 2025)
by Rank Name Title Rating B-Year 1 Koneru, Humpy GM 2523 1987 2 Divya Deshmukh IM 2490 2005 3 Dronavalli, Harika GM 2489 1991 4 Vaishali, …
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All you need to know about how FIDE ratings are calculated
FIDE chess ratings are a way to measure a player’s skill level based on their performance in rated games. two notable statistics about FIDE chess …
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in India starting today!
Tournament from to Organizer(s) GIRI CHESS ACADEMY CHESS TOURNAMENT NOIDA U12 ON 16 FEB 2025 CONTACT 8287264954 20250216 20250216 Parikshit Maestro Chess Academy Internal SUBJUNIORS …
Freestyle Chess Tour 1-9 Rounds: Keymer wins Weissenhaus, Gukesh 8th, Carlsen 3rd
Round 1 on 2025/02/07 at 13:00 Bo. White Result Black 1 Keymer, Vincent 0 – 1 Sindarov, Javokhir 2 Fedoseev, Vladimir 0 – 1 Caruana, …
Cash Rewards for GM and IM Titles in Chess
In the news recently: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi believes that discontinuing cash rewards for achieving GM and IM titles will discourage parents from supporting their …
Freestyle Chess: A New Era in the Game
Chess has always evolved, and now a fresh innovation is making waves—Freestyle Chess. Co-founded by five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen and investor Jan Henric Buettner, …
The Power of Counterattacks in Chess
In chess, the ability to counterattack is a vital skill that can turn the tide of a game. While defensive moves aim to repel threats, …
How to Avoid Forks in Chess: Key Strategies for Success
A fork in chess is a tactical move where one piece attacks two or more enemy pieces simultaneously, often forcing a loss of material. Knights …
Abhijit Kunte: A Pillar of Indian Chess
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 …
What Are Scholastic Chess Tournaments?
Scholastic chess tournaments are events specifically designed for school-aged players, typically ranging from elementary to high school levels. These tournaments cater to all skill levels, …