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World Youth Chess Championship 2026: Title Race Intensifies After Round 7

23/06/2026 -

After completion of 7 rounds at the World Youth Chess Championship 2026, the battle for the titles in the Open and Girls Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 categories remains wide open. In all categories, there is no favourite yet, as exciting results and upsets are coming in each round. From Indian players, Goutham Krishna H is co-leading in the Open U-16, while Pratitee Bordoloi is currently in 2nd place in Girls U-18. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

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IM Kushagra Mohan Wins Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial Open Classical 2026

23/06/2026 -

IM Kushagra Mohan scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the 20th Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial, Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Kushagra Mohan, Viresh Sharnarthi, and Ajjesh J R scored the same points and secured the top 3 places according to the tiebreak score. The tournament was held at Global Dhruv Global School, Pune, from 18th to 22nd May. The total prize fund was ₹14,14,104, with the top 3 prizes of ₹1,11,000, ₹1,01,101, and ₹51,000 along with trophies. Photos: Mr. Nagnath Halkude

Harshavardhan GB Strikes; Visiting GMs Dominate Round 3 at Chola Chess GM Round Robin

23/06/2026 -

IM Harshavardhan GB defeated IM Antoine Bournel to score his 1st win in the 3rd round of the Chola Chess GM Norm Round Robin Tournament. The game between co-leaders Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy and Harsh Suresh ended in a draw. In the other 3 games, the visiting Grandmasters won against Indian IMs. It was an action-packed day in the IM section as there were 4 decisive results. The 4th round starts on 23rd June at 2 PM IST. Photos: Devansh Singh

Anuj Shrivatri Wins 1st Burhanpur Open Rapid Rating 2026

22/06/2026 -

IM Anuj Shrivatri scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the 1st Burhanpur Open Rapid Rating Tournament 2026. Anuj and Sammed Jaykumar Shete were both unbeaten 8/9, but a better tiebreak score helped Anuj win the tournament. Five players scored 7.5/9 points to finish in 3rd to 7th place. The tournament was organised by Burhanpur District Chess Association on the 6th and 7th June 2026. The total prize fund was ₹6,50,000, with the top 3 prizes of ₹1,00,000, ₹75,000, and ₹50,000 along with trophies. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Dragon Chilling Wins FIDE World Team Blitz 2026 to Seal Double Gold

22/06/2026 -

Just two days after clinching the World Rapid Team Championship, the Chinese squad Dragon Chilling has completed a historic double by securing the World Team Blitz Championship 2026 title. Despite the presence of heavyweights like Magnus Carlsen’s WR Chess and India’s formidable Team MGD1, this Chinese unit maintained its dominance throughout the event to walk away with both trophies. In the Blitz Endgame.AI secured 2nd place while the Uzbekistan team secured 3rd position. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

Huge Wins for Ajay Santhosh and Harsh Suresh in Round 2 of 2nd Chola Chess GM Round Robin

22/06/2026 -

IM Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy and IM Harsh Suresh scored huge wins in the 2nd round of the Chola Chess GM Round Robin Tournament 2026. Ajay defeated IM Antoine Bournel with the black pieces, while Harsh Suresh beat Mihail Nikitenko with white pieces. In the 3rd round, Ajay is going to face Harsh Suresh. In the IM Group, there was only one decisive result, where FM Pranav KP defeated Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana. Check out today's player of the day in the report. The 3rd round starts on 22nd June at 2 PM IST. Photos: Devansh Singh

A Memorable Journey to Indore: My Experience at the National Championship for the Specially Abled

21/06/2026 -

Chess has always been more than just a game for me; it is a journey of learning, determination, and growth. One such memorable chapter was my recent trip to Indore to participate in the National Chess Championship for the Specially Abled. The tournament brought together talented players from various parts of India. It was inspiring to meet and compete with chess enthusiasts from different states, each carrying unique experiences and a deep passion for the game. Read the story of Sharon Rachel Aby. Photos: IM Akshat Khamparia

FIDE World Team Blitz 2026: Final 8 Locked for Knockout Sunday

21/06/2026 -

There was no time to breathe after the dramatic Rapid Tournament; the action exploded right into the 2026 FIDE World Team Blitz Championship. The stakes were incredibly high: an intense marathon moving from massive 12-team round-robin pools, straight into a two-match direct elimination phase. Out of the 48 starting squads, only the Final 8 Qualified for Sunday's Knockouts: WR Chess, Endgame.AI, Hexamind Chess Team, Mr Birdie and Friends, Dragon Chilling, Uzbekistan, Team MGD1, and Chessgurukul. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

From 4.5-Hour Marathon to Sudden Queen Trap, Chola Chess IM and GM Norm Tournament Begins

21/06/2026 -

The Chola Chess GM and IM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 kicks off in Chennai, and the 1st round delivered exciting results. In the IM group, FM Arshpreet Singh defeated IM David Gochelashvili, FM Aarit Kapil won against FM Pranav KP, and Daakshin Arun trapped Devindya Oshini's queen to win the game. In the GM group, there were two decisive results where Michal Krasenkow defeated Anuj Shrivatri and Mihail Nikitenko defeated Antoine Bournel. Check out the player of the day at the end, 2nd round starts on 21st June at 2 PM IST. Photos: Devansh Singh

Unbeaten and Unstoppable: Madhvendra Pratap Sharma Wins 360 One Junior Masters 2026

20/06/2026 -

Young Prodigy from Madhya Pradesh, FM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win the 360 One Junior Masters Chess Tournament 2026. Madhvendra started the event with a perfect 6/6 and gained a full point lead over the field. In the next 3 rounds, he made 2 solid draws and clinched the title. Ayyappan Balanandan scored 7.5/9 to secure 2nd place. 3 players scored 7/9, and Amanlal A secured the 3rd place on better tiebreak score. Photos: Tushar Damor

Aakash K P Wins 1st Sooriya Chess Academy Open FIDE Rating 2026

20/06/2026 -

Tamil Nadu's Aakash K P emerged champion of the Sooriya Chess Academy 1st International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament 2026. Aakash scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 points to claim the championship. International Master Girinath P D S of Telangana secured the second place with 7.5/9 due to tiebreak scores. Praneeshwar Madhavan of Tamil Nadu secured third place with a score of 7/9 points. The tournament was organized by Sooriya Chess Academy from 3rd to 7th June 2026. Photos: J.G.Nivedhitha

Dragon Chilling Wins FIDE World Team Rapid 2026; Team MGD1 Claims Silver

20/06/2026 -

Team Dragon Chilling is the champion of the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship 2026. The last day delivered high-stakes drama and action over the board. The champions were not clear till the last round. Still, ultimately, it was the powerhouse Chinese Team Dragon Chilling that clinched the championship title on tiebreaks, with India's MGD1 securing a phenomenal second-place finish, and Hexamind taking third. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

Chola Chess GM & IM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 Begins in Chennai

19/06/2026 -

Chola Chess is back with its International Round Robin events! After the successful completion of the 1st Chola Chess Grandmaster Norm Round Robin tournament in February. This time, Chola Chess is organising IM and GM round robin events under the same roof. Talented youngsters and experienced veterans will face each other from 20th June to 28th June. On the 19th June, the lots were drawn, and the technical meeting happened at the venue. Check out a glimpse of it. Photo: Devansh Singh

GM Iniyan Dominates 360 One Masters 2026, Walks Away with ₹8 Lakhs

19/06/2026 -

Top Seed Iniyan Panneerselvam scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win the 360 One Masters Chess Tournament 2026. Iniyan entered the last round with a full point lead over the field, and he drew his final round against Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy. Iniyan delivered a performance rating of 2699 and also increased 12.4 rating points. Boris Savchenko drew his last game to finish in 2nd place. The top 3 prizes were ₹8,00,000, ₹6,50,000, and ₹5,00,000 along with trophies. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

World Youth Chess Championship 2026: Perfect 4/4 for India's Goutham and Pratitee

19/06/2026 -

After 4 Rounds at the World Youth Chess Championship 2026, India's IM Goutham Krishna H and WFM Pratitee Bordoloi are leading in their respective groups with a perfect 4/4. In the U-16 Open section, IM Goutham Krishna H defeated FM Nikita Nechitaylo in the 4th round. This win helped Goutham to gain the sole lead in his group. WFM Pratitee defeated Klara Szczotka of Poland to gain the joint lead. Shaunak Badole is on 3.5/4 in the U-14 Open section. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

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