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Samarth J Rao wins Tata Steel 4th All India FIDE Rated Chess Championship for Specially Abled players

27/07/2024 -

Samarth J Rao (1770, KAR) won the Tata Steel 4th All India FIDE Rating Specially abled Chess Championship in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand! Samarth scored 7.5/9 points to clinch first place in the tournament. Venkata Krishna (1889, AP) also scored 7.5/9 points, but was placed second on tiebreaks. Yesu Babu K (1590, AP) secured 3rd place, scoring 7/9 points. The winner, Samarth, received Rs. 25000! Venkata and Yesu Babu received Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000 each. The top 3 position holders of Open and Women's category received ChessBase 17! The top 3 finishers in all the other categories received 1 year of ChessBase Premium Account membership. Read a detailed account of the last few rounds and the closing ceremony of this very special event. All Photos are by Himank Ghosh unless stated otherwise.

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India claims 41 medals at 7th Western Asian Youth Chess Championships 2024

27/07/2024 -

India has won a total of 41 medals including 14 Gold, 17 Silver and 10 Bronze medals at 7th Western Asian Youth Chess Championships 2024. A total of 32 medals were won individually and nine were team medals. FM Md. Imran won two Gold and two Silver medals in Under-16 Open. Aadya Gupta earned two Gold and a Silver in Under-14 Girls. Kavish Palaniappan K won two Gold medals in Under-8 Open. Hanya Shah got a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal each in Under-12 Girls. Ananya Raman received a Gold and two Silver in Under-16 Girls. Ayaan Garg won a Gold and Silver in Under-12 Open. Chinmay Kowshik received a Gold and Bronze in Under-14 Open. Aaranya R and Bijesh Divi won Gold in Under-8 and Under-10 Girls respectively. India won the best federation award for winning the maximum medals in Classical events. Photo: Anil Madusampath Photography

Deep Sengupta wins Najdorf Memorial for the second consecutive year

27/07/2024 -

GM Deep Sengupta and GM Eduardas Rozentalis (LTU) scored 7.5/9 each at 23rd Najdorf Memorial A 2024. Deep won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Eduardas was placed second. GM Valery Kazakouski (LTU) and GM Lukasz Jarmula (POL) scored 7/9 each. They secured third and fourth place respectively. The multi-time Hastings Masters and former Commonwealth gold medalist won this tournament for the second consecutive year. This time he bettered his performance by scoring a half point more and remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the festival was 45000 PLN, 24000 PLN in A, 12000 in B and 9000 in C. The top three prizes were 8000, 4000 and 3000 PLN each respectively in the A category. This is Deep's second rating tournament triumph of the year.

Renowned Global Coaches join hands to build the world’s first AI Chess Coach

26/07/2024 -

CircleChess, an innovative tech startup intersecting two very interesting fields of chess and technology is set to redefine the chess learning journey. Founded by chess enthusiasts, dedicated parents, and technology experts, CircleChess is on a mission to transform the chess ecosystem. With cutting-edge technology, it is envisioned to deliver a seamless and immersive experience for players, coaches, arbiters, and organizers. Imagine a world where AI-powered insights guide you while you analyze your games and where learning chess is as engaging as playing a video game. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could focus on your preparation with ease and personalized instructions? Get ready to witness a revolution in how chess is learned and played!

The Evolution of Indian Chess: Anand, Aruna and Arjun at the Indian Express Sports Adda

26/07/2024 -

In 1988, India got its first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand. In 2024, India's count of grandmasters has jumped from 1 to 85. This shows the rapid growth of chess in the country. Anand's journey, especially after becoming the World Champion in 2000 inspired the younger generation. Three of the top ten chess players in the world are now Indians: Arjun, Gukesh, and Pragnanandha. This surge promises that Indian chess has a bright future on the international level. In a recent interview with The Indian Express, the person who transformed Indian chess, Viswanathan Anand, the person who supported this man's journey, Aruna Anand, and the person who will become the next big thing in Indian and world chess - Arjun Erigaisi discussed their thoughts on the evolution and future of chess in India, the impact of technology, the surge in young talent, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the next generation of chess players.  Photo Credit: The Indian Express

CircleChess Introduces the World’s first AI Chess Coach Proudly Made in India

26/07/2024 -

The journey of a chess player is no less than a roller coaster. Despite the dedication and effort invested in training, several issues can stand in the way of advancement. Players come across various challenges especially when it comes to their coaching. Some of the major obstacles in chess improvement involve the lack of a comprehensive assessment system that provides detailed insights into a player's strengths and weaknesses. Despite regular coaching, players often miss out on real-time analysis. Identifying and addressing mistakes can be challenging, hindering their ability to effectively refine their skills. But what if there was a way to overcome these obstacles effortlessly? Imagine a solution that not only provides immediate feedback but also personalizes your learning experience for your games. CircleChess has risen to the challenge! They identified these gaps and responded with a revolutionary breakthrough: Caissa—Your Personalized AI Chess Coach which is the world's first AI-based Chess Coach. Designed to enhance the learning curve, Caissa offers a robust framework for assessing strengths and weaknesses, delivering real-time analysis, and refining your skills.

Aarav Dengla prevails at 97th Championnat du Grand Paris Masters 2024, Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi second

26/07/2024 -

14-year-old Aarav Dengla scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win 97th Championnat du Grand Paris Masters 2024. The teenager finished a full point ahead of the field. Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi scored an unbeaten 6/9 to secure second place. He also earned his second IM-norm in the process. GM Andrei Shchekachev (FRA) finished third scoring 5.5/9. Aarav drew with both runners-up, while Aakash defeated Andrei in the final round. The first prize was €2500 + trophy. The tournament was organized by Ligue IdF des Echecs at Lycee Blanche de Castille in Villemomble, France from 7th to 14th July 2024. Aarav earned his first and third IM-norms at the very same event in 2022 and 2023. Vinodh Kumar Balaguru scored 6.5/9 to finish second in Open A. Photo: Official site

New: ChessBase Magazine #220

26/07/2024 -

2024 Candidates Tournament: analyses by Giri, Gukesh, Firouzja, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit, plus video: Dorian Rogozenco shows the decisive moments of the tournament - "Special" on Gukesh: CBM authors show their favourite games of the youngest ever World Champion challenger, an exclusive collection of 24 annotated games - New trend from Toronto: Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows Caruana's 3...Nf6 in the Rossolimo Variation (video) - "The King is the goal!": Oliver Reeh presents 34 games with training exercises and four interactive videos - Semi-Slav Bluebaum Variation: Yago Santiago highlights the merits of 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 c6 5.Qc2!? - In the end it's the technique that counts: knight and pawn against pawn(s) in "Fundamental Endgame Knowledge" Part 10 and much more! Photo: ChessBase

Rinat Jumabayev wins 57th Biel Festival MTO, Leon Luke Mendonca second and Ayush Sharma third

26/07/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca and IM Ayush Sharma made a quick 17-move draw in the final round of 57th Biel Chess Festival MTO. Thus allowing the Kazakhstan no.1, GM Rinat Jumabayev to catch up. Rinat defeated IM Alexis Tahay (FRA) to become the champion on tie-breaks. Leon finished and Ayush third. IM Mukhiddin Madaminov (UZB) also scored 7.5/10. He was placed fourth. GM Krishnan Sasikiran and GM Aryan Chopra are the only two other Indians to make a top ten finish. They scored 7/10 each to secure fifth and sixth place. In GMT Masters, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Abhimanyu Mishra (USA) in the final round to finish third with 24.5 points. The total prize fund in GMT Masters was CHF 28500. The top three prizes were CHF 10000, 7500 and 5000 each. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

A post-mortem of a Chess Festival organized in just 15 days

25/07/2024 -

The most important step you will ever take is the very first step. Who knew that just one session on chess tournament organizing can sow the seed of a chess movement in the city of Hyderabad. This is the story of how the 1st ChessBase India Chess Festival in Hyderabad came to life in just fifteen days! Check out the tournament standings in this report. In this article, we share with you the story of organizing a Blitz Chess tournament and a problem solving competition in Hyderabad, celebrating the International Chess day on 20th July. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported us to make this tournament appear into reality!

Jaroslav Bures victorious at Znojemská Rotunda Open 2024, Sanket Chakravarty second

25/07/2024 -

Top seed of the tournament, IM Jaroslav Bureš (CZE) scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win Znojemská Rotunda Rating Open A 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. IM Sanket Chakravarty scored sole 7/9 to secure second place. He also remained undefeated. IM Neklan Vaskočil (CZE) was placed third scoring 6/9. GM Manik Mikulas (SVK) won the Blitz Open C 10/11. Sanket secured second place again, scoring 9.5/11. Jarsolav finished third 9/11. The total financial prize fund of Open A was 75000 CZK. The top three prizes were 15000, 10000 and 8000 CZK along with a trophy and medal each. The total financial prize fund of Blitz Open C was 6400 CZK. The top three prizes were 2000, 1400 and 1000 CZK along with a material prize each. The tournaments were organized by Agentura rotunda s. r. o. in cooperation with SK GPOA Znojmo at Louka monastery in Znojmo, Czech Republic from 22nd to 30th June 2024. Photo: Jakub Marek / Znojemská Rotunda Open 2024

57th Biel Festival MTO R9: Ayush Sharma stuns Sasikiran, joins the lead with Leon

25/07/2024 -

IM Ayush Sharma outplayed GM Krishnan Sasikiran in Round 9 of 57th Biel Chess Festival MTO. The teenager capitalized his opportunity when the legend made a minute positional mistake. There was an opportunity for the 'Indian wall' to get back and draw the game. However, it was not easy to spot. Ayush also earned his second GM-norm and joined the lead with GM Leon Luke Mendonca. They will inevitably clash in the final round to determine the winner. GM Liem Quang Le (VIE) defeated GM R Praggnanandhaa to win GMT Masters for the third consecutive year. GM Alexander Donchenko (GER) got the better of GM R Vaishali to secure second place in the GMT Challengers. GMT Round 3 Final, MTO Round 10 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

New Guinness World Record in Chess

25/07/2024 -

On International Chess Day, 20th July 2024, FIDE planned a monumental event to celebrate 100 years since it was founded. The attempt was to create the most number of games played in 24 hours on the very same day to set a new Guinness World Record. Players, organizers, arbiters, federations and associations all over the world ensured and contributed to this record. There were a few conditions - the tournament has to be registered beforehand, minimum time control was 3 minutes + 2 seconds and more. We contributed by organizing three tournaments - a Rapid rating in Mumbai, a Blitz rating Open in Bhopal and an open tournament in Hyderabad. Check out the results in a FIDE press release. Photo: FIDE

Soham Bhattacharyya clear first at Silver Lake Open 2024

24/07/2024 -

Top seed Soham Bhattacharyya scored 7/9 to win Silver Lake Open A 2024. Soham finished a half point ahead of the field. FM Onno Elgersma (NED) and WFM Erdenebayar Khuslen (MGL) scored 6.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively. Soham drew with the eventual runner-up Onno in Round 7 and defeated the second runner-up, Erdenebayar in the first round. The total prize fund was RSD 507000. The top three prizes were RSD 150000 + trophy, 90000 and 65000 each. The tournament was organized by Мunicipality Veliko Gradište and Chess Club VGSK at Sport Hall Srebrno Jezero, Silver lake in Serbia from 23rd to 30th June 2024. This was Soham's was first ever individual rating tournament triumph.

Arjun Erigaisi convincingly clinches Crunchlabs Masters 2024 Division III

24/07/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi won Crunchlabs Masters Division III part of Champions Chess Tour. The World no.4 won the division without losing a single match. In the Semifinals and Finals, he defeated GM Evgeny Alekseev (ISR) to become the champion. Things were not easy for Arjun. He had a rocky start to say the least. In the Play-In event, he scored 5.5/7 and then lost the last two rounds. Thus, missing out the opportunity to battle in Division I. In Division Play, GM Abhimanyu Puranik made a 2-0 clean sweep, so Arjun did not qualify for Division II either. Afterwards, he got back his rhythm and won Division III convincingly. He earned US$ 7500, 30 tour points, and a spot in the Division I placement round 2 of the next event. Photo: chess.com

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