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Gukesh falls as 16 year old Abhimanyu sets world chess record.

Abhimanyu stuns Gukesh, becomes youngest to beat world champion

September 9, 2025, 10:02 AM - 3 min read

Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States scripted history on Monday as he became the youngest ever player to defeat a reigning world champion in classical chess, claiming victory over India’s D Gukesh in Round 5 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.

Aurionpro Chess Event to Host 400 Players. Image - Aurinpro Facebook.

Aurionpro Chess tourney set to begin June 16

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.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar (left), Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Sagar Vishnoi (center), and dignitaries from Future Shift Labs during the launch of Yashoda AI in Bareilly on Thursday.

NCW’s Yashoda AI brings digital literacy to rural Indian women

May 23, 2025, 02:06 PM - 3 min read

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.

Indian GMs set for debut at Esports World Cup.

Nihal, Aravindh to play chess at Esports World Cup

April 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.

I'm open to all formats, but classical chess will always reign: Gukesh.

Gukesh sees no split in chess world despite freestyle's rise

March 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.

Young chess talent Viraj Sarawgi clinches silver medal. File Photo.

Assam chess champ Viraj Sarawgi wins silver in Bangkok

February 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.

Vaishali’s 9.5 point victory secures World Blitz quarters berth.

Vaishali triumphs in women’s World Blitz qualifier round

December 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.

Gukesh and Ding settle for a quick draw in Game 10.

Gukesh, Ding draw again in Game 10 of World Chess

December 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.

Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh becomes World Junior Girls' Chess champion. File photo.

Divya crowned World Junior Girls' Chess champion

June 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.

Delhi joins race to host Chess World Championship

June 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.

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.

‘Chequemate’: Rs 65 cr boost for chess promotion by AICF

May 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

An image of the AICF's new president Nitin Narang.

Nitin Narang elected as youngest-ever All India Chess Federation president

March 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.