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World Team Rapid 2026 Day 2: Arjun Erigaisi Stuns Magnus Carlsen as MGD1 Closes Gap

19/06/2026 -

Day 2 of the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship 2026 witnessed a massive leaderboard shake-up. The only thing that remained the same was Dragon Chilling at the top!! World number one Magnus Carlsen suffered back-to-back shock defeats, first falling to India's Arjun Erigaisi, followed by Armenia's Shant Sargissian. While Carlsen's WR Chess slipped down the standings, the defending champions Team MGD1 executed a massive late-day surge to pull within just one point of the tournament leaders, Dragon Chilling. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

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World Team Rapid 2026 Day 1: Kazchess and Dragon Chilling lead a day of Wild Upsets

18/06/2026 -

The FIDE World Team Rapid Chess Championship 2026 opened with thrilling action and major upsets at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong. Out of all the competing powerhouses, only Kazchess and Dragon Chilling survived Day 1 undefeated, leading the pack with a perfect 8/8 match points after four intense rounds. Viswanathan Anand had a grueling test of resilience, narrowly escaping a completely lost position against prodigy Ilamparthi to salvage a vital draw after his team. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

Iniyan & Madhvendra Eye Titles at 360 One Global Chess Festival

18/06/2026 -

With just 1 round to go at the 360 One Global Chess Festival, Iniyan Panneerselvam is currently leading with a full point over Boris Savchenko. Iniyan is on 7/8, while Savchenko is on 6/8. If Iniyan manages to draw the last round, he will be crowned the Champion. In Junior Masters, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is on 7.5/8 points, keeping his 1-point lead, and a last-round draw will be enough to clinch the title. In the challengers, the tournament is still wide open, and an exciting finish is expected on the final day. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

Eight Square Chess Academy to Host 2nd FIDE Rating Below 1650 Tournament in Chennai

18/06/2026 -

Eight Square Chess Academy prepares to host its 2nd International FIDE-rated (Below 1650) Chess Tournament 2026. Scheduled from July 3rd to July 5th, 2026, this three-day event features a massive total prize pool of over ₹5,00,000. Moving away from traditional prize structures, the tournament stands out by featuring prizes including 9 LED TVs and 3 Laptops alongside cash payouts. The entire action will unfold at the Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Kicks Off: 7 Indians Start Perfect

17/06/2026 -

The FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 kicks off at the magnificent Pala Dean Martin Congress Center in Montesilvano, Italy, bringing together hundreds of talented young players from around the globe for one of the most prestigious events on the international youth chess calendar. The tournament started on 15th June with A total of 758 players from 83 countries participating in Montesilvano to compete for the World Title. There are 6 separate categories, including U-14, U-16, and U-18 Open and Girls. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

Can Anyone Stop Him? Iniyan Closes In On 360 One Chess Masters Title

17/06/2026 -

If there is one player to look out for at the 360 One Global Chess Festival 2026, it's Iniyan Panneerselvam. Iniyan scored another win in the 7th round and is currently leading the tournament with 1.5 points. Iniyan defeated IM Aakash Dalvi to reach 6.5/7, while 5 players are trailing on 5/7 points. In the Challengers, Viresh Sharnarthi leads with 6.5/7, while in Junior Masters, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma leads with 6.5/7. With 2 rounds to go, the Masters looks one-sided, while the other 2 groups can witness a close fight for the title. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

Barath Kalyan M Dominates 3rd Eight Square Academy's Rapid Rating 2026

17/06/2026 -

CM Barath Kalyan M scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 3rd Eight Square Chess Academy's Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Pranav K P, Kolla Bhaavan, Kaushik S, and IM Dhulipalla Bala Chandra Prasad scored 8/9 points to finish in 2nd to 5th places according to tiebreak scores. Eight Square Chess Academy organised the Tournament at the Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 24th May, 2026. The event featured a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000, with 6 Tablets and 10 Smartwatches. Photos: IA Arasu B

Soham Kamotra drew against Iniyan to stop his Winning Streak at 360 One Global Chess Masters

16/06/2026 -

M Soham Kamotra holds GM Iniyan P to a draw in the 6th round of the 360 One Masters Chess Tournament. Speaking after the game, Soham revealed that he went out of his preparation early and played 6.Nc3, a move he felt created problems for him later in the opening. He believed he was worse from the start and even thought he might be losing at certain stages of the game. Iniyan is still leading the event after this draw. In Junior's, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is on a perfect 6/6. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

Test your skills with positions from the Chola Chess camp: 3rd Edition

16/06/2026 -

Chola Chess is building a dedicated space for India's strong chess players to train and improve. It is led by R. B. Ramesh and Aarthie Ramaswamy and supported by a committed team. With consistent camps and serious training, it has already impacted over 1300 players across the country. In this third edition of the series, we bring you another set of instructive positions discussed during a Chola Chess camp. Take your time, calculate deeply, and see how many you can solve.

From World Cup Second to Super-Tournament Champion: The Unbelievable Rise of Madaminov

16/06/2026 -

Mukhiddin Madaminov won the biggest tournament of his career! Madaminov started the tournament as the lowest-rated player in a super-strong field. On the final day, Madaminov drew against Hans Niemann while Shamsiddin Vokhidov drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, both players tied for the 1st place with 5.5/9 points. In the blitz tiebreak match, Madaminov defeated Vokhidov 2-0 to claim the UzChess Cup Masters 2026 title. Photo: Uzbekistan Chess Federation

A Memorial Chess Solving Cup for Dr S. Manikumar, Problemist Extraordinaire

15/06/2026 -

Mark your calendars for the afternoon of 27 June as the Dr S. Manikumar Memorial Chess Solving Cup comes to venues across Mumbai and the Delhi NCR, bringing solvers together to celebrate the legacy of a remarkable problemist whose life was tragically cut short last year at the age of 45. The event is sponsored by the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC) and is being organised jointly by ChessBase India, Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai, and the Chess Coffee Connect community in the Delhi NCR. Read on for the venues, timings, and registration details for all participating centres.

Iniyan Leads 360 One Global Chess Masters; Devindya Oshini Scores 3 Wins in a Row

15/06/2026 -

Iniyan Panneerselvam scores 5 wins in a row to gain a 1-point lead over the field at 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026. In the 5th round, Iniyan defeated IM Ayush Sharma with white pieces. IM Soham Kamotra drew against IM Nitish Belurkar with black pieces, and he will face Iniyan in the 6th round. In Challengers, Viresh Sharnarthi and Vedant Nagarkatte are co-leading with a perfect 5/5, while in Junior Masters, Madhevendra Pratap Sharma is leading with 5/5. Photos: Ayush Jain/ ChessBase India

Touch-Move Disaster for Abdusattorov as UzChess Cup Final Round Heats Up

15/06/2026 -

UzChess Cup Masters 2026 is heading towards an exciting finish. In the penultimate round, Ian Nepomniachtchi defeated Hans Niemann with white pieces, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won against Nodirbek Yakubboev. There was a tragic incident involving Nodirbek Abdusattorov, where he had a blind spot and touched his king while his rook was under attack. He immediately resigned after that move against Nikolas Theodorou. Mukhiddin Madaminov and Shamsiddin Vokhidov are still in joint lead with 5/8 points. The final round starts today at 11:30 IST. Photo: UzChess Cup

Four Medals, One Prodigy: How 14-Year-Old Adhiraj Mitra is Rewriting Jharkhand’s Chess History

15/06/2026 -

At 14, the boy from Jamshedpur has won four Commonwealth medals, including a gold. No player from Jharkhand had ever claimed to have beaten a Grandmaster with the black pieces, and he became the highest-rated active player his state has ever produced. His story is about more than one prodigy. It is about a state daring to dream in chess. Photo: Navod De Silva Photography

Havelock City Mall Checkmate 2026: Bringing Chess to the Heart of the Public

15/06/2026 -

Chess tournaments are traditionally hosted in schools, hotels, clubs, and dedicated sports venues. However, for the second consecutive year, Havelock City Mall in Colombo is redefining that norm by bringing competitive chess into one of Sri Lanka's busiest public spaces. The Havelock City Mall Checkmate 2026 Chess Fiesta will take place on 20th and 21st June 2026, continuing an innovative initiative that aims to make chess more visible, accessible, and engaging for the general public.

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