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​HelpChess Foundation raises Rs. 1 lakh for the Chennai Grandmasters Scholarship

02/12/2024 -

India's chess future is shining brightly, with young talents breaking records on the global stage. Unfortunately, many players face financial barriers that prevent them from achieving their goals. The HelpChess Foundation is committed to helping such players through various initiatives. One such initiative, the 'Chennai Grandmasters Scholarship', was announced during the live streams of the event. It was revealed that all donations received through HelpChess during the tournament would directly support players in need. The response was overwhelming, with over Rs.1 lakh raised from 25 generous contributors. Manoj Samudra is the top donor who received signed cards from the drawing of the lots ceremony by all the players of Chennai Grandmasters 2024. Kashthuri Bhai from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has won this Scholarship. Read the article to learn more about the Scholarship and Kashthuri's achievements. 

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The story of the World Championship 2024 through pictures: Day 6

02/12/2024 -

Game 6 has often played a pivotal role in past World Chess Championships. It was observed in past matches, that the winner of Game 6 has gone on to claim the title. Keeping this in mind, fans were excited to see who would win this historically crucial game. Ding chose to play the London system which brought him victory in the last match. While the London System is rarely seen in World Championship matches, Ding decided to try it again for the second time. Gukesh, on the other hand, decided to test his opponent in an unexpected way. Check out these pictures to catch a glimpse of the dramatic Game 6 of the World Chess Championship 2024. Photo: Maria Emelianova

World Championship 2024 diaries Game 5

02/12/2024 -

A total of six games have been completed at FIDE World Championship Match 2024 presented by Google. Ding Liren could have pushed for a maximum in Game 5 but he did not. The world champion did not realize the big advantage he had in the rook and opposite color bishop endgame. GM Sundararajan Kidambi analyzes the game in detail. He followed the commentary of Judit Polgar and Robert Hess on chess24, also analysis of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Kramnik. Check out the dissection by Kidambi of the fifth game and enrich your understanding of it. If you like his explanations, do mention it in the comments, so that it inspires Kidambi to share more from his fountain of knowledge. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Ilamparthi decimates Singh's Gambit Rating Open 2024

02/12/2024 -

IM Ilamparthi A R scored an unbeaten 7.5/8 to win Singh's Gambit Rating Open 2024. Ilamparthi won the tournament in a week after becoming the new National Sub-Junior Open champion. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Four players - IM Ramnathan Balasubramaniam, IM Praveen Kumar C, GM Laxman R R and Vignesh B scored 7/8 each. They were placed second to fifth respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹800000. The top three prizes were ₹100000, ₹75000 and ₹60000 along with a trophy each. The four-day eight-round rating tournament was organized by Guru Nanak College in association with Mount Chess Academy at Guru Nanak Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 14th to 17th November 2024. This was Ilamparthi's second tournament triumph of the year. Photo: The New India Express

Singapore Open R1-4: Ilamparthi and Karthik Venkataraman in an eight-pack lead

02/12/2024 -

Eight players are currently leading Singapore Open Group A with an unbeaten 3.5/4. There are two Indians among them - IM Ilamparthi A R and GM Karthik Venkataraman. The former World Under-14 champion, Ilamparthi defeated GM Kacper Piorun (POL) in the fourth round. The teenager showed fantastic positional understanding as he seized his opportunity when his opponent ignored back-rank weakness, resulting in a doubled pawn. Karthik had an interesting draw in the third round against GM Deepan Chakkravarthy. He defeated IM Muthaiah Al comfortably in the following fourth round. Round 5 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 12:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

World Championship Game 6: "I just like playing Chess" - Gukesh

01/12/2024 -

D Gukesh decided to decline a threefold repetition against Ding Liren in Game 6 of FIDE World Championship Match 2024, presented by Google. He wanted to play a few moves and see what happens as he felt that he was not in danger. The Challenger thought that draw was still the most likely result, he wanted to get a long game as there is no game on the following day. Gukesh may not admit that it was a psychological move, one thing is for sure, in this cerebral sport, you have to test your opponent and that is exactly what he did. He did not take a lot of risk. After all it is a mind game which is what he played. Tomorrow is the second rest day. Game 7 starts on Tuesday at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

Arjun Erigaisi is now officially rated 2801

01/12/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi crossed 2800 in live ratings on 24th October at 39th European Chess Club Cup in the fifth round. It has now become official in December FIDE Rating list. His rating is now 2801, making him the second-ever Indian after Vishy Anand to have a published rating of above 2800. Aravindh Chithambaram delivered a phenomenal performance when he won Chennai Grand Masters 2024. He gained 12.1 Elo rating points, taking his rating to 2718 and World no.26. Currently, there are three Indians in World top 10, five in top 23, six in top 26. The youngest rated player ever, Anish Sarkar got a rapid rating of 1524. Photos: Anmol Bhargav and Himank Ghosh

World Championship 2024 diaries Game 4

01/12/2024 -

Fifth game got over yesterday at FIDE World Championship Match 2024 presented by Google. The fourth game was a solid draw after D Gukesh delivered the equalizer against the world champion. GM Sundararajan Kidambi analyzes the game in detail. He followed the commentary of Judit Polgar and Robert Hess on chess24, also analysis of Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik. Check out the dissection by Kidambi of the fourth game and enrich your understanding of it. If you like his explanations, do mention it in the comments, so that it inspires Kidambi to share more from his fountain of knowledge. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2024 R1-2: Vidit Gujrathi wins a messy endgame against Andrew Hong

01/12/2024 -

Vidit Gujrathi started his XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2024 with an unbeaten 1.5/2. He drew the first round game against World Rapid 2013 champion, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE). In round 2, he defeated Andrew Hong (USA). Vidit described his game as - "A cagey fight, super messy endgame & a little fortune to win the game!" in a tweet. The reason behind describing it as messy is, he could have finished in the endgame much earlier. Nikita Vitiugov (ENG) is the only other player at 1.5/2. Vidit will face Gawain Jones (ENG) in Round 3. He is the sole player who have won both of his games. The tournament is taking place at Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC. Round 3 starts today at 4 p.m. local time, 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: London Chess Classic

5th Elllobregat Open 2024 Begins: 10-Year-Old Charvi A Scores First Upset

30/11/2024 -

The 5th Elllobregat Open Chess Tournament, part of the FIDE Circuit 2024, began yesterday at Can Massallera, Carrer Mallorca 30, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain. The event was inaugurated by reigning Under-16 World Champion Javier Habans Aguerrea, who rang the traditional bell to officially open the tournament. Recognized as Spain’s strongest chess event in 2023, this year’s edition has drawn 118 players from 41 countries in the prestigious Group A category, competing for a prize fund of 25,000 euros. With top seeds and emerging talents in action, the tournament promises thrilling competition ahead. Photo by Niklesh Jain.

World Championship Game 5: Gukesh survives a mild scare

30/11/2024 -

Ding Liren got himself a good opportunity to push for a win against D Gukesh in Game 5 of FIDE World Championship 2024 presented by Google. However, he could not find the correct plan to make the best out of his protected passed pawn on d3. Instead, he opted for an incorrect one by putting his bishop in the wrong diagonal. It became a virtual draw offer which both players realized. The world champion needed to find Rc8-c5 plan which would have made things difficult for his opponent. Gukesh for the third consecutive game with the white pieces played g4 and showed that he is ready to take risks. Since he got away with a draw in this game, it will only boost his confidence going further in the match. Game 6 starts tomorrow at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/En Chin An

Nihal Sarin sensational at 3rd International President Cup 2024 with a 2809 performance

30/11/2024 -

GM Nihal Sarin drew with World no.6, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) in the final round to win 3rd International President Cup 2024. Nihal has a plus score against the World Rapid 2021 winner and 44th Olympiad Gold medalist in Classical rated games. Combining the statistics with his top form, Nihal played confidently and made a solid draw to become a clear champion with a 2809 performance. GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB), GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) and GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) scored 7/9 each. They secured second, third and fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks. IM Neelash Saha scored 6/9 to earn his final GM-norm and also finish at eighth place. He is now 14.3 Elo rating points away from becoming India's next Grandmaster. The total prize fund of the tournament was US$ 75000. The top three prizes were US$ 25000 + trophy, $15000 and $7000 each. Photo: Uzbekistan Chess Federation

Bristy Mukherjee perfect at Tata Steel Chess Festival 2024 Women Rapid

30/11/2024 -

WFM Bristy Mukherjee scored a perfect 7/7 to win Tata Steel Chess Festival 2024 All India Women Rapid. She finished a half point ahead of the field. WCM Arshiya Das scored 6.5/7 to finish second. Four players - Maitreyi Mondal, Diya Chowdhury, Anushka Gupta and Sneha Halder scored 6/7. They were placed third to sixth according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹80500. The top three prizes were ₹20000 + trophy, ₹15000 and ₹10000 each respectively. This was second time Bristy won this event. Previously, she won it in 2022, the inaugural edition. This is also her fourth overall tournament triumph of the year. She is the reigning West Bengal State Women champion and also won Gold at Asian Junior Girls 2024 Blitz. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

The story of the World Championship 2024 through pictures: Day 4

30/11/2024 -

Before the first rest day, the scores of the World Chess Championship 2024 were tied at 1.5-1.5. Both players were expected to gain momentum and take the lead in the match. Game 4 saw some unexpected moves from both sides, but despite the surprises, neither player’s position was unsettled. It was a game of balance in which positions stayed equal throughout, with both players maintaining 98% accuracy, and the score locked at 2-2. Check out what happened in Game 4 through the pictures! Photo: Maria Emelianova

World Championship 2024 diaries Game 3

30/11/2024 -

Four games have concluded at FIDE World Championship Match 2024 presented by Google. The third game was the most exciting one as D Gukesh scored his first-ever win in a Classical rated game against Ding Liren. GM Sundararajan Kidambi meticulously analyzes the game in detail. He followed the commentary of Judit Polgar and Robert Hess on chess24, also analysis of Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Kramnik and Fabiano Caruana. Check out the detailed dissection by Kidambi of the third game and enrich your understanding of it. If you like his explanations, do mention it in the comments, so that it inspires Kidambi to share more from his fountain of knowledge. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

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