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June 15, 2025, 06:30 PM - 1 min read
Over 400 players from 17 countries are expected to compete in the Rs 40 lakh Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess tournament and junior international event, to be held simultaneously from June 16 to 24.
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The National Commission for Women has launched Yashoda AI, a landmark initiative to equip women—especially in rural India—with AI literacy and digital safety skills, fostering their participation in a secure, inclusive, tech-driven future aligned with India’s Viksit Bharat vision.
Read moreApril 14, 2025, 08:00 PM - 6 min read
India’s renowned chess grandmasters, Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram, are all set to make their presence felt at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025.
Read moreMarch 8, 2025, 06:49 PM - 3 min read
Unfazed by the evolving chess landscape, reigning world champion D Gukesh is open to compete in all formats but asserted that while freestyle chess brings excitement, the classical chess, with its rich history, will always hold the greatest significance.
Read moreFebruary 10, 2025, 07:03 PM - 3 min read
Assam’s young chess prodigy, Viraj Sarawgi, has brought pride to India by securing a silver medal at the Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship.
Read moreDecember 31, 2024, 04:42 PM - 3 min read
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali recently claimed victory in the women’s qualifier at the World Blitz Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals with an impressive performance.
Read moreDecember 7, 2024, 06:50 PM - 2 min read
The FIDE World Chess Championship Final between defending champion Ding Liren of China and Indian challenger Gukesh Dommaraju continued its pattern of draws, with Game 10 ending in a cautious stalemate.
Read moreJune 14, 2024, 08:54 AM - 2 min read
The immensely talented International Master secured her victory by outclassing Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva, concluding the tournament with a commendable score of 10 points out of a possible 11.
Read moreJune 1, 2024, 04:37 PM - 2 min read
AICF president Nitin Narang told reporters that the National Chess Federation has bid for New Delhi as the venue for the title showdown and that a no-objection certificate (NOC) had been taken from the Indian government.
Read moreMay 5, 2024, 02:37 PM - 2 min read
Initiatives include state-of-the-art national chess arena for elite-level training and an AICF Rating system specifically for India, cash rewards of Rs 25 lakh to top five players, two-year contracts for national level U-7, U-19 players, financial help for state bodies and reservations for women in key areas
Read moreMarch 14, 2024, 07:30 PM - 2 min read
Having previously served as the Vice President of the Haryana Chess Association, Narang brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role, particularly in nurturing the sport at the grassroots level. At 36, his leadership embodies a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to the development of chess in India.
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