Divya Deshmukh: From Chess Prodigy to World Cup Champion and Arjuna Award Winner
by The remarkable journey of India’s new chess star Indian women’s chess has entered an exciting new era, and Divya Deshmukh is one of its brightest …
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Vidit Gujrathi: From Nashik to India’s Chess Elite
The journey of a Grandmaster, Candidates contender, Olympiad champion and 2026 Arjuna Award recipient Indian chess has produced several generations of extraordinary players. Viswanathan Anand …
Bullet Chess Explained: The Fastest, Most Intense Format in the Chess World
“In classical chess, you have time to think. In bullet chess, you have time to react.” Few formats in chess generate as much excitement as …
Checkmate in Life: Interesting Chess Couples from Around the World
Chess is often seen as a solitary battle of minds, but for some of the world’s strongest players, the game has also led to lifelong …
Latest Awarded Grandmasters, International Masters by FIDE
FIDE awards prestigious titles like Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM) to recognize excellence in chess. GM, the highest honor, requires exceptional performance and a …
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 …
Dibyendu Barua: A Pioneer in Indian Chess
Dibyendu Barua stands as one of the most influential figures in Indian chess, a player who paved the way for the game’s growth in a …
Veselin Topalov: Aggressive play & End Game Legend
Veselin Topalov is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. He became the FIDE World Chess Champion in 2005, and reached a career-high …
List of 85 Chess Grandmasters From India (2024)
There are 85 chess grandmasters in India as of May 2024. Here is the complete list of all of grandmasters from India. First grandmaster from …
Interesting Chess Stories that you don’t want to miss
Russian Emperor Paul I (1754-1801) loved to play chess and was known as a good player. Once a man was sent to his palace from …