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Meet Purvansh Shah: An Emerging Chess Talent who Dreams of Becoming the Youngest World Champion

18/08/2026 -

Every year, thousands of children across India sit down at a chessboard for the first time. Emerging young talent Purvansh Shah was one of them, at age six, in Bangalore. What has followed since is a story built on daily habit: hours of practice, tournament after tournament, careful analysis of every loss, and a family that decided early on to treat his interest seriously. That combination has taken him from his first school-level win to the Karnataka State Schools Chess Championship (U-7 Open) title and many more.

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Sinquefield Cup 2026 R6: Anish Giri Beats Jorden, Pragg Draws against Aronian

17/08/2026 -

In the 6th Round of the Sinquefield Cup, there was only 1 decisive result, and it was in a Dutch clash between Anish Giri and Jorden van Foreest. Anish scored his 1st win of the tournament. With the other 4 games ending in a draw, Wesley So is still leading the tournament with 4/6. Fabiano Caruana, Vincent Keymer, R. Praggnanandhaa and Maxime Vachier Lagrave are in joint second place with 3.5/6 points. The 7th round will start on 17th August at 12 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Cairns Cup 2026 R6: Alice Lee Scores a win against Koneru Humpy

17/08/2026 -

Alice Lee defeated Koneru Humpy in the 6th round of the Cairns Cup 2026. The sixth round was played after the rest day on 15th August, and this was the only decisive result of the round. IM Carissa Yip missed a crucial chance against Bibisara Assaubayeva. Vaishali made a solid draw against Anna Muzychuk. Divya had some practical chances against Stavroula Tsolakidou. Tan Zhongyi is still leading the field with 4.5/6. The 7th round will start on 17th August at 12 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST. Photos: Lennart Ootes

GM Aaryan Varshney scores a perfect 9/9 to win 1st Rival of Anga Rapid Rating 2026

17/08/2026 -

Grandmaster Aaryan Varshney produced a flawless performance, scoring an unbeaten 9/9 to clinch the inaugural 1st Rival of Anga International Open Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026 in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The two-day tournament was held on 8th and 9th August 2026 at the Bihar Agricultural University campus in Bhagalpur. The total prize fund was ₹3,00,000, with the top 3 prizes of ₹30,000, ₹20,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photos: Ajay Kumar Mishra

The Man Behind India’s 97th Grandmaster: A Conversation with Gopalakrishnan K

16/08/2026 -

Every grandmaster title has two stories. The one played out on the board, and the one lived quietly off it, by the parents who skipped holidays, saved every rupee, and never once asked for credit. When Harshavardhan completed his third GM norm at the Chola Chess tournament, the cameras found him first. But just as important was the man standing a little further back, visibly emotional, finally exhaling after years of tournaments. His father, Gopalakrishnan K who is a chess trainer, former player, and by his own admission, a man who simply cannot stop loving this game. He sat down to talk about what it really takes to raise a grandmaster.

Magnus Carlsen Goes Undefeated to Retain Esports World Cup 2026 Title in Paris

16/08/2026 -

Magnus Carlsen has done it again! Magnus defended his EWC Chess Title and won the Esports World Cup Chess 2026 in great style. In 20 games played, he remained undefeated and convincingly won the title. The Team Liquid star faced Denis Lazavik in the finals and won both sets with a 3-1 score to win his 2nd EWC Trophy. Magnus wins a very important 1000 Club Championship point for Team Liquid and takes home a huge sum of 250,000 USD. Photos: EWC

How did a father's promise help Rayaan become National Champion?

16/08/2026 -

Rayaan Rozario recently became the National U-9 Champion. His journey to the title had an interesting story behind it. His father, Danton Rozario, works in the merchant navy and spends around six months of every year at sea. He has missed several important moments in Rayaan’s chess journey because of his job. Before the Nationals, Danton made Rayaan a promise: if he won the title, he would stay off the sea for a year and travel with him to tournaments. Rayaan went on to win the championship. Now, it was time for his father to keep his word. Read on to find out how it happened.

Building Future Grandmasters: A Conversation with WGM Aarthie Ramaswamy

15/08/2026 -

In this insightful interview, WGM Aarthie Ramaswamy discusses the success of the recent Chola Chess norm events, the strategic shift toward hosting competitive tournaments within India, and the vision behind nurturing the next generation of Indian chess talent through Chess Gurukul. She reflects on the evolution of the game, the importance of merit-based competition, and the collaborative effort with Kanika and Mr. Vellayan Subbiah to create opportunities for young player

"It Was Solely My Decision": Harika Dronavalli on Stepping Back From Team India

15/08/2026 -

For twenty years, Harika Dronavalli was a fixture of every Indian team that walked into an Olympiad hall. Board one, board two, whatever the assignment; she was there, absorbing the pressure that comes with playing for a country rather than just for herself. So when the Indian squad for the Chess Olympiad 2026 was announced without her name on it, the news read, on the surface, like a changing of the guard: Koneru Humpy returning to the team and Savitha Shri B stepping in as a new addition along with a new captain: Swayams Mishra. Read Harika’s thoughts on the decision.

Fundraiser launched to support Deekshitha Modipalli’s Grandmaster dream

15/08/2026 -

At just 14, Deekshitha Modipalli has already made a remarkable mark on the Indian chess scene. In the span of just two months, she climbed from a rating of 1985 to 2400+, gaining nearly 450 rating points across four tournaments and securing an IM norm along the way. Now, as she looks to take the next steps towards her Grandmaster dream, her family has launched a fundraiser to help support the costs of training, tournaments and travel. Read the article to learn more.

Cairns Cup 2026 R5: A Peaceful Day at the Office, All Games End in a Draw

15/08/2026 -

In the 5th round of the Cairns Cup, all the games ended in a solid draw. The only game that could be decisive was Alice Lee against tournament leader Tan Zhongyi. Alice had a clear winning position, but she failed to convert it, and the game ended in a draw. Divya made a quick draw against Bibisara Assaubayeva. The Indian clash of Koneru Humpy and Vaishali Rameshbabu also ended in a draw. 15th August is a rest day for players, and the 6th round will start on 16th August at 12 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST. Photos: Lennart Ootes

Sinquefield Cup 2026 R5: Pragg draws against Wesley, Caruana beats Aronian

15/08/2026 -

The Sinquefield Cup 2026 is past the halfway mark now; after 5 rounds of play, Wesley So is in the sole lead with 3.5/5 points. Fabiano Caruana, Vincent Keymer, R Praggnanandhaa and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave are in joint second place with 3/5 points. In the 5th round, Vincent Keymer defeated Anish Giri and Fabiano Caruana won against Levon Aronian; all other games ended in a draw. 15th August is a rest day for players, and the 6th round will start on 16th August at 12 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST. Photo: Crystal Fuller

Cairns Cup 2026 R4: Tan Zhongyi Gains Sole Lead, Divya Survives a Scare

14/08/2026 -

In the 4th round of the Cairns Cup, Tan Zhongyi defeated Vaishali to gain a sole one-point lead with 3.5/4 points. Alice Lee suffered a loss against Stavroula Tsolakidou. In another decisive game, Bibisara Assubayeva defeated Alexandra Kosteniuk. The game between Divya Deshmukh and Carissa Yip was a rollercoaster ride in which Divya survived a completely lost position to secure a draw. Currently, Divya is in joint second place with 2.5/4. The 5th round will start on 14th August at 12 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST. Photos: Lennart Ootes

Ken Chess Academy Invites Chess Lovers of All Ages to a Free Independence Day Camp

14/08/2026 -

Ken Chess Academy, led by Rohit Pol, FIDE D.I. and Senior National Arbiter, brings the Big Chess Camp — the brainchild of ChessBase India and Teach Chess India — to Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, this Independence Day. As always, the camp is free and open to chess enthusiasts of all ages and playing levels. Whether you are an absolute beginner still learning the rules or a seasoned player looking to sharpen your skills, the event promises something for everyone. Here’s everything you need to know about the camp, including the venue, timings, and what to expect.

Sinquefield Cup 2026 R4: Praggnanandhaa Scores a Win over Jorden van Foreest

14/08/2026 -

In the 4th round of the Sinquefield Cup, there was only 1 decisive game where R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Jorden van Foreest with white pieces. Jorden gave up his queen for 2 pieces, and Pragg managed to keep his advantage and navigated perfectly in the endgame towards victory. With this win, Pragg is now in joint second place with 2.5/4 points; meanwhile, Wesley So maintains his lead with 3/4 points. The 5th round will start on 14th August at 12 PM Local Time / 10:30 PM IST. Photos: Lennart Ootes

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