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Who is Koneru Humpy, the 1st Indian woman to reach FIDE World Cup semifinals?

Koneru Humpy

Published on Jul 23, 2025 01:31 AM IST

Chess in Afghanistan is banned; Taliban cites religious concerns

Chessboards are kept in an empty hall with no players at the Kabul Elite Chess Club in Kabul on May 11, 2025. Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government's morality law, a sports official said on May 11. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP)

Published on May 12, 2025 05:48 PM IST

Delhi Tulip Fest: Int'l chess master Vantika says 'Tulips took away my stress’

Chess champ Vantika Agrawal takes a stroll at Shanti Path to soak in the vibrant vibe of the Tulip Festival where NDMC has reportedly planted more than fifty thousand bulbs of the flower.

htcity delhi junction

Published on Feb 18, 2025 11:35 AM IST

Vantika Agrawal, the chess prodigy from Noida

Her chess journey began during zero periods at school. Soon, she started playing tournaments, winning accolades at state, national, and international levels, including medals at the Asian and Commonwealth Championships and the Olympiad. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:21 PM IST

Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess

India’s victory march in chess began with 18-year-old D Gukesh when, against all odds, he became India’s first Candidates champion since five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. / AFP PHOTO / Dibyangshu SARKAR (AFP)

Published on Dec 30, 2024 08:15 PM IST

Woman Grandmaster laments state govt apathy for chess, Delhi CM Atishi responds

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi with Vidhan Sabha Speaker Ramniwas Goel during Christmas and New Year celebration at Delhi Vidhan Sabha Complex in New Delhi.

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:37 AM IST

Gukesh refuses to touch trophy after becoming youngest world champ. Reason is…

D Gukesh did not touch the World Championship trophy

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 04:05 PM IST

Gukesh becomes Youngest World Chess Champion; father's reaction takes the prize!

D. Gukesh with his father

Published on Dec 13, 2024 02:54 PM IST

2024 World Chess Championship: 5 things to know about prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju

Gukesh Dommaraju

Published on Nov 25, 2024 03:45 PM IST

'Winning Olympiad has put India on the map': Harika Dronavalli, Vidit Gujrathi

Speaking at HTLS 2024, Grandmasters Harika Dronavalli and Vidit Gujrathi are proud of the way Indian chess is progressing

Updated on Nov 14, 2024 08:36 PM IST

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening

R Praggnanandhaa will face face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category in Tata Steel Chess on Wednesday. (AP)

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:19 PM IST

Tania Sachdev hopes double gold in Chess Olympiad ‘changes things for chess’

Tania Sachdev reflects on winning the double gold at the recently concluded Chess Olympiad.

Published on Sep 30, 2024 03:28 PM IST

Indian chess star Gukesh dances to Rajinikanth's ‘Manasilayo’ in viral video

The 18-year-old, who was crucial to India's historic first-ever gold medal win at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, is currently on a break.

Updated on Sep 30, 2024 10:44 AM IST

Anand, India and the dream called the Olympiad gold

Viswanathan Anand at Tech Mahindra Chess League in Mumbai. (HT/Prakash Parsekar)

Published on Sep 26, 2024 07:33 PM IST

‘Aggressive style is working for India’s youngsters,’ says Giri

Anish Giri believes India has “layers and layers” of good chess players. (FIDE)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:44 PM IST

Approached Olympiad as an individual event: Gukesh

Approached Olympiad as an individual event: Gukesh

Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:05 PM IST

Did the gold-winning Team India party during Chess Olympiad 2024? Gukesh reveals

Winner of Open category team India pose during a victory ceremony at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Updated on Sep 23, 2024 10:30 AM IST

Chess-Governing body FIDE upholds ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Chess-Governing body FIDE upholds ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Published on Sep 23, 2024 01:28 AM IST

Indian chess gets a golden touch

D Gukesh during the final round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. (AP)

Published on Sep 22, 2024 10:09 PM IST

Indian men and women win maiden Chess Olympiad gold medals

Gukesh D of India, during the final round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:04 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh trumps Caruana as India all but seal historic gold

D Gukesh beat world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana as India all but sealed a historic title. (AP)

Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:34 AM IST

'Embarrassed' AICF files police complaint after Chess Olympiad trophy missing

D Gukesh

Published on Sep 21, 2024 12:23 PM IST

I’m not happy with where my game is right now: Nihal

Nihal Sarin (Wikimedia Commons)

Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:06 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: Indian men defeat Azerbaijan, women beat Kazakhstan

Arjun Erigaisi poses for a photo.

Published on Sep 16, 2024 09:03 AM IST

Refugee chess stars await other moves for Olympiad chance

Latvian trainer and team captain, Sergejs Klimakovs, with members of the Refugee team that awaits visas to travel to Budapest for the chess Olympiad. (Sergejs Klimakovs)

Published on Sep 15, 2024 10:05 PM IST

Gukesh leads as India outwit Iceland in Chess Olympiad 2024

D Gukesh.

Published on Sep 13, 2024 07:20 AM IST

Bodhana’s chess dreams are off to a great start

Bodhana (Michal Walusza/FIDE)

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 09:59 PM IST

Why Viswanathan Anand is again missing from India's chess Olympiad team

Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row

Updated on Sep 11, 2024 09:25 AM IST

Global Chess League: Looking to engage the casual fan

Viswanathan Anand (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 10, 2024 09:54 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: India’s young chess stars bid to shine

D Gukesh. (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 09, 2024 08:41 PM IST