India Announces a Super-Star Squad for the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026
by Can the Defending Champions Retain Their Crown in Samarkand? By ChessBox.in – India’s Leading Chess Set Provider The wait is over. India has officially unveiled …
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Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026: Players, Styles & Winning Chances
The Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 brings together some of the finest minds in chess—blending elite experience, rising stars, and fearless competitors. With the winner earning …
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026: A Comprehensive Preview (Men & Women)
The Candidates Tournament 2026 stands as the most critical event in the chess calendar. Scheduled from March 28 to April 16, 2026, in Cyprus, it …
The Rise of Indian Women’s Chess: Insights from the Latest National Rankings
Indian women’s chess is witnessing a historic surge—driven by elite performers, teenage prodigies, and a deep grassroots pipeline. The latest rankings paint a powerful picture …
♟️ Queens of Strategy: The Rise of Women’s Chess in India
In a country where chess has ancient roots, women in India have carved their place on the global chessboard through resilience, talent, and historic firsts. …
Top 100 Women Chess Players July 2025
Top 100 women chess players worldwide as per latest FIDE July 2025 ratings # Name Fed Rating 1 Hou, Yifan CHN 2633 2 Ju, Wenjun …
Amazing Women Achievers in Chess Around the World
Chess has long been a male-dominated sport, but throughout history, many incredible women have shattered barriers and achieved remarkable success on the global stage. These …
Top 100 Chess Ranking India Women (FIDE, February 2025)
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, …
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. …
6th Tata Steel Chess India tournament 2024 Lineup
Open Category lineup Player Country Magnus Carlsen NOR Nodirbek Abdusattorov UZB Wesley So USA Vincent Keymer GER Daniil Dubov FIDE Arjun Erigaisi IND R. Praggnanandhaa …