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Ding Liren (left) and R. Praggnanandhaa (right).

R. Pragg avenges defeat against Ding Liren

June 4, 2024, 03:33 PM - 2 min read

Praggnanandhaa employed his pet Italian opening as white against Liren. Still, he was in for a surprise as the Chinese seized the initiative in the middle game with a timely control of the centre.

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical victory

May 30, 2024, 08:48 AM - 2 min read

Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table.

Praggnanandhaa beats Alireza in Armageddon

May 28, 2024, 01:58 PM - 2 min read

After an easy draw under normal time control, Praggnanadhaa got 10 minutes as white compared to Alireza's seven but with the condition that he had to win as a draw would have given black extra points.

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