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Chennai Grand Masters Spectator Tickets are live now!

02/11/2024 -

The Chennai Grand Masters will be held from 5th November to 11th November 2024 at Anna Centenary Library, Chennai. This prestigious tournament features two sections—Masters and Challengers and promises intense competition with world-class players. Fans have a chance to witness this exciting event live, with tickets available for purchase on BookMyShow. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the thrill of elite chess and cheer for your favorites in person!  

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Sethuraman superb at Weissenhaus Young Masters 2024 with a 2698 performance

02/11/2024 -

GM Sethuraman S P scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win Weissenhaus Young Masters 2024. He finished a full point ahead of the competition. GM Pavel Eljanov (UKR) scored sole 6/9 to finish second. He made all attempts to win against Sethuraman in the final round. However, a draw was the maximum result he could attain. IM Marius Deuer (GER) and Leonardo Costa (GER) scored 5/9 each. They were placed third and fourth according to tie-breaks. The five-day nine round Rating tournament was organized by Weissenhaus Holding Verwaltungs GmbH at Wangels - Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort in Wangels, Germany from 14th to 18th October 2024. This is Sethuarman's second tournament triumph of the year after winning Gold at Commonwealth in the previous month. Photo: IA Sandra Schmidt

Shreyash Shuvam Patnaik clear first at 18th KT Global School Rating Open 2024

02/11/2024 -

Shreyash Shuvam Patnaik scored 8/9, remained undefeated to win 18th KT Global School Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Three players - Rabindra Kumar Ojha, Harshit Ranjan Sahu and Tanmay Talin Behera scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to fourth respectively according to tie-breaks. Shreyash drew with both podium finishers. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹150000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹10000 along with a trophy each. The five-day nine round Rating tournament was organized by IIG Sports Academy at KT Global School in Khordha, Odisha from 13th to 17th October 2024. This is the first tournament triumph Shreyash played in 2024 and he won it convincingly. Photo: IIG Sports Academy

Shymkent GP R3: Humpy beats Batkhuyag

02/11/2024 -

GM Koneru Humpy won her first game at FIDE Shymkent GP against IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL). The Mongolia no.1 woman misplaced her queen. Things spiraled out of her control after that. IM Divya Deshmukh did not capture the d5-pawn at the right time, probably fearing 27...Ne4. Instead, she played 27.f3 which just created weakness on the kingside and things spiraled out of control. The current Women's World Championship Challenger, GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) defeated GM Kateryna Lagno with a beautiful knight sacrifice, followed by a rook sac to win her second game here and gain sole lead 2.5/3. Humpy will battle against IM Nurgyul Salimova (BUL) and Divya will face Zhongyi in Round 4. It starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Konstantin Chalabov

Anish Sarkar becomes the youngest rated player at the age of 3 years 8 months 19 days

01/11/2024 -

A common question which everyone has in their mind - what is the right age to start chess? Many will say 4 or 4.5 years. What if we tell you that this boy was able to do smothered mate or set up a puzzle on his own from memory and deliver checkmate before he turned 3 years and 4 months? Sounds unbelievable right. Well, thankfully we have proof. He made his tournament debut before he turned 3.5-years-old. Nearly three months later, he played his first rapid rating tournament. He was also fortunate to get an opportunity to play against India no.1 and World no.4 - GM Arjun Erigaisi in a Simul. He defeated two rated players a week later and confirmed his rating in another week. On 1st November 2024, his Elo rating became official and got his name in the record books. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Five Indians in World Top 18

01/11/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi crossed 2800 in the live ratings at 39th European Chess Club Cup 2024. However, his November FIDE Rating list published rating is 2799. He is now World no.4 as Fabiano Caruana's fantastic performance at US Championship moved him back to World no.2. Vidit Gujrathi's consistent performance at WR Chess Masters Cup and triumph at the European Club Cup for Novy Bor Chess Club, leapfrogged him from World no.22 to 15. Aravindh Chithambaram crossed 2700 once again and he has a career highest rating of 2706, making him World no.29. Currently, there are five Indians in World top 18, six in World top 29. Anish Sarkar became the youngest rated player ever at the age of 3 years 8 months and 19 days. Photo: European Chess Club Cup

Shymkent GP R2: Batkhuyag Munguntuul squashes Elisabeth Paehtz in 17 moves

01/11/2024 -

IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) scored the sole victory in the second round of FIDE Shymkent GP. Her opponent, GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER) made a terrible blunder which cost her the game in just 17 moves. This is the Mongolian's third GP event after her previous appearances from 2009-12. IM Divya Deshmukh had another solid draw, this time it was aaginst GM Kateryna Lagno. GM Koneru Humpy had a tiny window of opportunity against GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN). However, she kept things safe and went for a draw. Divya will face Goryachkina and Humpy will play against Munguntuul in Round 3. It starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Konstantin Chalabov

3rd ChessBase India Home Solving Championship: Challenge Your Mind, Win up to $100

31/10/2024 -

Does a good logical conundrum tickle your intellectual fancy? Do connecting abstract dots and uncovering subtle paradoxes light you up? Then hear out! Here is a chance to flex those mental muscles, win up to $100, and bask in some well-deserved glory. We present to you the third edition of ChessBase India's Home Solving Contest. Over the next couple weeks, tackle a series of fascinating and unusual chess compositions and prove your mettle against the best minds out there. This article brings you the rules of the competition, entry guidelines, prizes, and last but not the least, the first six puzzles of this puzzle marathon. Keep reading!

Aryan and Leon clinch Romania Team Championship - Superliga 2024 for Vados IFB Finwest Arad

31/10/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca and GM Aryan Chopra won Romania National Team Championship - Superliga 2024 for Vados IFB Finwest Arad. Aryan was the top scorer for his team 7.5/9. Leon contributed a valuable 5.5/8 on the top board. Their teammates were - GM Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu, GM Costica-Ciprian Nanu, FM Felix-Antonio Ilinca, FM Filip Magold, IM Alexandru-Vasile David and Alin-Vivian Campeanu. Both Vados and CSU ASE Bucuresti scored 16/18 each. However, Vados defeated Bucuresti by 3.5-2.5 in Round 5. That tie-break helped Vados to become the champion, Bucuresti was placed second. CSU Western University of Timisoara scored sole 14/18 to finish third. Vados Arad Club went on to finish third at 39th European Chess Club Cup later this month. Photo: Federația Română de Șah

Arnav Kherdekar triumphs at 1st SMCA Rating Open 2024

31/10/2024 -

Arnav Kherdekar and IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni scored an unbeaten 7.5/8 each at 1st SMCA Rating Open 2024. Arnav won the tournament on tie-breaks, top seed Vikramaditya was placed second. The sixth round battle between them ended in a draw. Third seeded Yash Watarkar scored sole 7/8 and remained undefeated to finish third. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹50000, ₹30000 and ₹25000 along with a trophy each. The six-day eight round Rating tournament was organized by and at SMCA Chess School in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 11th to 16th October 2024. This is Arnav's first tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Mustafa Motiwala

Shymkent GP R1: Divya Deshmukh makes a solid start against Koneru Humpy

31/10/2024 -

The first round of FIDE Shymkent GP witnessed three decisive games. In a battle between India no.2 and India no.1 woman, IM Divya Deshmukh had a well contested draw against GM Koneru Humpy. The 45th Olympiad Gold medalist opted for the Scotch Game and kept looking for ways to create chances. However, the legend ensured that she did not make any mistake and the game eventually ended in a draw. GM Kateryna Lagno missed a win against GM Aleksandra Goryachkina. GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN), IM Stavroula Tsolakidou (GRE) and IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) won their respective games. Divya will face Lagno and Humpy will be up against Zhongyi in Round 2 which starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Konstantin Chalabov

Madhvendra Pratap Sharma and Divi Bijesh are 37th National Under-11 Open and Girls 2024 Champions

30/10/2024 -

CM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (MP) scored an unbeaten 10/11 to win 37th National Under-11 Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Advik Amit Agrawal (MAH) scored 9.5/11 to finish second. CM Aarav A (TN) finished third as he had better tie-breaks than Cyrus Eldho (KER) scoring 9/11. Divi Bijesh (KER) and WCM Pratitee Bordoloi (KAR) scored 9.5/11 each. Divi won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, the defending champion, Pratitee was placed second. Aadya Gowda (KAR) finished third scoring 9/11. Her tie-breaks were better than WCM Aaradhya Das (TRI). The total prize fund combining Open and Girls section was ₹800000. The top three prizes in both Open and Girls sections were ₹70000, ₹60000 and ₹50000 along with a trophy each respectively.

Debayan Ray wins 5th CPPA Rating Open 2024

30/10/2024 -

Debayan Ray and Suraj Dahiya scored an unbeaten 8.5/10 each at 5th CPPA Rating Open 2024. Teenager Debayan won the tournament on tie-breaks, Suraj had to settle for second place. Mohit Kumar Soni and Abhirup Saikia scored 8/10 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹267000. The top three prizes were ₹40000, ₹20000 and ₹12000 along with a trophy each. The six-day ten round Rating tournament was organized by Chess Players' Parents Association, Duliajan at Delhi Public School, Duliajan in Dibrugarh, Assam from 9th to 14th October 2024. This is Debayan's second overall, first individual rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: IA Arun Singh

Divya Deshmukh set to make her FIDE Women's GP debut in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

30/10/2024 -

The second leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2024-25 will start today in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. IM Divya Deshmukh will make her FIDE Women's GP debut at this event. The legend, GM Koneru Humpy will be the only other Indian participant. The 10-player round-robin tournament will feature GM Zhongyi Tan (CHM), GM Aleksandra Goryachkina, GM Kateryna Lagno, IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ), GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER), IM Stavroula Tsolakidou (GRE), IM Nurgyul Salimova (BUL) and IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) along with the previously mentioned Humpy and Divya. Zhongyi is the highest rated player of the event. In the first round, Divya will face Humpy. Round 1 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Konstantin Chalabov

Intellectual Fireworks—A Glimpse into Mumbai's Diwali Chess-Solving Spectacle!

29/10/2024 -

ChessBase India's week-long, free-for-all Big Diwali Chess Camp concluded on a high note on October 27, 2024, after catering to nearly 500 enthusiastic attendees. On October 26, the penultimate day, an intense chess-solving contest took centre stage. The challenge was to solve six complex chess compositions in just two hours. Carefully curated by Satanick Mukhuty, the Chess Composition Editor of ChessBase India, the tasks included four problems and two studies designed to push the participants' strategic and tactical prowess to the limit. Ultimately, among the 35 contestants, the 22-year-old Pushkar Dere secured a decisive victory with a remarkable score of 29/30, outpacing the competition by a commanding 16.5-point margin. FM Vedant Panesar took second place with 12.5/30, closely followed by a four-way tie for third between Mitali Naik, Pratyush Bhatt, Arjun Iyer, and Neemay Bhanushali, each scoring 10/30. In this article, Satanick shares his insights into the contest and walks you through the solutions to all six challenging puzzles.

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