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What's the secret to India's moves to conquer the global chess scene?
With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making ...
Chennai Grand Masters, the final piece of Chennai’s chess legacy, hopes to build long-lasting heritage
We have already seen a tradition where a young talented player goes on to get world-class recognition after winning here,’ ...
‘Chess is actually my favourite game and this board was gifted to me by Viswanathan Anand’: Inside the award-winning home of John Abraham
You can have any amount of money in the world. But if you decide that you want to be simple—that’s most beautiful. And that ...
Chennai Grandmasters | Arjun will be the one to beat in a strong Masters field
Top chess players battle in Chennai Grandmasters tournament 2025, featuring Arjun Erigaisi, Anish Giri, and more for ₹25 lakh ...
‘I think right now…’: Anand picks between D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi in ‘pure chess strength’ remark
R Praggnanandhaa is the India No. 1 and also world No. 4 in the live chess rankings. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi is fifth and D ...
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How Viswanathan Anand`s son Akhil is charting his path as an artist
It’s hard to imagine five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand saying, “He showed me chess in a way I hadn’t seen it before”. But that’s the legend’s honest admission when you talk to him about the ...