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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

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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.

Iniyan Maintains Flawless Sole Lead at 360 One Global Chess Masters

14/06/2026 -

GM Iniyan Panneerselvam is in a red-hot form as he scored a perfect 4/4 to maintain his sole lead at the 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026. In the 4th round, Iniyan defeated GM Boris Savchenko in the 4th round with black pieces. Ayush Sharma defeated Jval Saurin Patel and will go against Iniyan in the 5th round. In Junior Masters, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma gained a sole lead. Photos: Ayush Jain/ ChessBase India

Benny Aizenberg Wins 4th Gujarat GM 2026; 3 Indian Players Score IM Norms

14/06/2026 -

Israeli International Master Benny Aizenberg scored 8/10 points to win the 4th Gujarat International Open Grandmasters Tournament 2026. It was a three-way tie for the 1st place as Benny Aizenberg, Nguyen Quoc Hy, and Abhijeet Gupta scored 8/10 points each to finish in the top 3 places according to tiebreak scores. The tournament witnessed a historic milestone as three promising talents achieved their International Master (IM) norms. Photos: Mr. Bhavesh Patel

No Mercy in Tashkent: Uzbeks Dominate the Field at UzChess Cup

13/06/2026 -

The Local Stars of Uzbekistan are on fire at the UzChess Cup Masters 2026; the 4 local players taking part are currently ranked 1st to 4th. Mukhiddin Madaminov is emerging as a 2700 killer, having defeated all 3 opponents with 2700+ ratings. In the 6th round, there were 3 decisive results: Madaminov defeated Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi lost to Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov defeated Nikolas Theodorou. With the current form of the Uzbek stars, the 2026 Chess Olympiad is going to be a fun event to watch. Photo: UzChess Cup

Iniyan beats Alexei Fedorov to gain the sole lead at 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026

13/06/2026 -

Top-seed Iniyan Panneerselvam defeated GM Alexei Fedorov in the 3rd round of the 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026 to gain the sole lead. Iniyan is currently on 3/3 points, while 7 players are trailing on 2.5/3 points. In another important decisive result, FM Jval Saurin Patel defeated IM Kushagra Mohan with white pieces. Iniyan is going to face GM Boris Savchenko in the 4th round. In Challengers and Junior Masters, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is leading with a perfect 3/3. Check out the Puzzle of the Day. Photos: Ayush Jain/ ChessBase India

When Kohli faced Sharma on the chessboard

12/06/2026 -

For many years, Indian sports fans have debated Kohli vs Sharma. Cricket fans get excited whenever these two iconic surnames appear on opposite sides. But a Kohli-Sharma clash on a chessboard? That is not something we have seen before. So how exactly did this showdown find its way onto 64 squares? Check out the article to find out.

Shamsiddin Vokhidov Defeats Nepomniachtchi to Gain the Sole Lead at UzChess Cup

12/06/2026 -

Shamsiddin Vokhidov is in a red-hot form; he scored his 3rd consecutive win of the Uzchess Cup Masters 2026 in the 5th round. Vokhidov defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi with the white pieces to gain the sole lead with 3.5/5 points. Mukhiddin Madaminov is also playing very exciting chess, as all 5 of his games were decisive without a single draw. In the 5th round, he defeated Shakhriyar Mamedyarov with black pieces. The clash between the top-2 seeded Arjun and Abdusattorov ends in a draw. Photo: UzChess Cup

Audi Ameya & Iniyan in Joint Lead After 2 Rounds at 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026

12/06/2026 -

After completion of 2 rounds at the 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026, just 4 players are on a perfect 2/2. Iniyan Panneerselvam defeated IM Nikhil Dixit on the top board. Audi Ameya defeated IM De Silva L M S T, who had a big upset yesterday by defeating Sankalp Gupta. Alexei Fedorov and Alexander Slizhevsky are the other two players on full score. In the Challengers and Junior Masters, top-seeded Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is co-leading with 2/2 points. Check out the Puzzle of the Day from the tournament in the report. Photos: Ayush Jain/ ChessBase India

GMs Wanted! Pune’s Historic 1st Grandmaster Round Robin is Searching for 1 Indian and 1 Foreign GM

11/06/2026 -

The city of Pune is gearing up for a historic chess event. Organised by the Buddhibal Kreeda Trust (BKT), Pune's first-ever Grandmaster Norm Round Robin Tournament is officially scheduled to take place from June 30th to July 8th, 2026. To complete this elite field and optimise the norm opportunities for the contenders, the organisers are currently seeking two Grandmasters to join the field. Organisers are offering very good conditions for GM title players along with suitable appearance Money. Apply Fast!!

Massive Round 1 Upsets at 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026

11/06/2026 -

The 9th Edition of 360 One Global Chess Festival kicks off in Mumbai. The tournament features 3 sections: Masters, Challengers, and Junior Masters. In the Masters section, a total of 56 players are taking part, and the rating average of the tournament is 2356, which makes this tournament one of the strongest open of India and gives a lot of chances to players to score norms. Check out what happened on the 1st day. Photos: Ayush Jain/ ChessBase India

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