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01/10/2025 -

Over 7 hours of video playing time with Felix Blohberger, Luis Engel Jan Markos, Mihail Marin, Dr. Karsten Müller, Michael Prusikin, Oliver Reeh, Robert Ris, Dorian Rogozenco and Ivan Sokolov - Biel 2025: analyses by Aravindh, Dardha, Ma Qun, Hakobyan, Jumabayev, Navara, Theodorou and Wojtaszek - Perfect attacking play: Dorian Rogozenco shows the "modern classic" Kasparov vs. Kramnik (Novgorod 1994), in which the world champion used a new concept with 15.Qd2 and long castling in the Sveshnikov Variation - Aggressive Sicilian: Yago Santiago acts with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Bc5!? on the black squares - Opening trends in the video: Sicilian Dragon Variation, Slav Defence and Sicilian Najdorf Variation - Endgame Basics Queen + Pawn vs Queen: A material constellation that requires the most precise technique, explained in detail by Karsten Müller and much more. Photo: ChessBase

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Mitrabha Guha dominates 3rd KTBS Rapid Rating Open 2025

01/10/2025 -

GM Mitrabha Guha scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 3rd KTBS Rapid Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. IM Srijit Paul scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. He also remained undefeated. Half a dozen players scored 7.5/9 each. Out of them, Pushkar Dere was placed third according to the tie-break scores. The total prize fund was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹50000, ₹25000 and ₹20000 along with a trophy each. The one-day nine round Rapid Rating tournament was organized by Kalyan Taluka Buddhibal Sanstha at Metro Junction Mall in Kalyan, Maharashtra on 7th September 2025. This is Mitrabha's twelfth overall, eleventh rating tournament triumph of the year.

Iniyan stuns Sasikiran, on the verge of winning 62nd National Championship

30/09/2025 -

The reigning National Rapid champion, GM Iniyan Pa (TN) answered the perennial question. He defeated GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB) to gain sole lead 8.5/10, heading into the final round of 62nd National Championship. He has the opportunity to become a double champion if he manages to win the tournament tomorrow. IM Goutham Krishna H (KER) drew his game against IM Vignesh Advaith Vemula (TEL) to stay in the race. GM Abhijeet Gupta (PSPB), IM Ayush Sharma (RSPB) and IM Viani Antonio Dcunha (KAR) are also in the fray. They won their respective games to move to 8/10. It goes without saying that we are headed towards an exciting finish. Round 11 starts tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Narayani Marathe secures Vijay Ranade e4 Scholarship of Rs. 20,000 every month

30/09/2025 -

Former National U-7 Girls Champion and Asian Youth U-8 Girls Champion (Classical & Rapid) Narayani Marathe comes from a small town in Maharashtra, called Nandurbar. But her talent has taken her dreams far beyond its borders. Her achievements stand out even more when you realize the challenges her family faced in supporting her chess journey. Sachin Ranade, a New York-based finance professional, has been financially supporting her since September 2024 through consistent monthly contributions. He even gifted his personal laptop to Narayani this year. With his generous help, Narayani has been able to attend coaching camps, play more tournaments, and focus on her growth. For Sachin, this support represents the most fulfilling chapter of his own chess story. Check out the article to know more.

GCT Finals SF G2: A quick day

30/09/2025 -

GM R Praggnanandhaa opted for the Caro-Kann with the black pieces in the second Semifinal game of Grand Chess Tour 2025 Finals. The World Blitz 2021 champion got surprised momentarily. However, the game ended in a draw in just 21 moves. The battle between Levon Aronian (USA) and Fabiano Caruana (USA) also ended in a draw. It lasted five more moves than the other game. Both games finished in under two hours. All four players have six points each. Two Rapid and four Blitz games will be played. Semifinal continues today at 3 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Grand Chess Tour

62nd National Championship R9: Goutham, Ritviz and Manish upset the old guards

29/09/2025 -

In every sphere of life, there comes a time when the next generation takes over the old guard. In sports, it is generally earned not given. On the top board, IM Ayush Sharma (RSPB) showed incredible resiliency and resourcefulness to salvage a draw against the legend, GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB). Despite having an inferior position, Ayush did not give up, instead, he found a way to stay in the fight. It is very much possible that IM Anup Deshmukh's (MAH), Ayush's coach and mentor's pre-game words inspired him to fight well. IM Goutham Krishna H (KER), IM Ritviz Parab (Goa) and IM Manish Anto Cristiano F (TN) defeated three former champions, GM Abhijeet Gupta (PSPB), GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly (PSPB) and GM Sethuraman S P (PSPB). Round 10 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Kartavya Anadkat wins 2nd Royal Jaipur Rapid Rating Open 2025

29/09/2025 -

Kartavya Anadkat and Shrayan Majumder scored 8/9 each at 2nd Royal Jaipur Rapid Rating Open 2025. Kartavya won the tournament as he had the better tie-break score. Shrayan secured second place. Four players - FM Garv Gaur, Daksh Goyal, IM Anuj Shrivatri and Vivek Sharma scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third to sixth respectively. Only Kartavya remained undefeated. The total prize fund was ₹750000. The top three prizes were ₹75000, ₹50000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each. The two-day nine round Rapid Rating  tournament was organized by Royal Jaipur Chess Club and Services in collaboration with Waves at Hotel Amar Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 6th and 7th September 2025. This is Kartavya's fifth overall, first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Kwinbee / Waves NGO

GCT Finals SF G1: Praggnanandhaa makes a shaky start

29/09/2025 -

GM R Praggnanandhaa made a shaky start in the first Semifinal game of Grand Chess Tour 2025 Finals. The World no.4 made an inaccuracy in the rook and few pawns endgame which shifted the balance in favor of GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA). The World Blitz 2021 after initially seizing his opportunity, could not make the most out of it and allowed his opponent to escape with a draw. Thus, both players got three points each. GM Fabiano Caruana (USA) and GM Levon Aronian (USA) had a relatively calm draw. They also got three points each. Semifinal Game 2 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Grand Chess Tour

62nd National Championship R8: Sasikiran and Abhijeet Gupta emerge coleaders

28/09/2025 -

GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB) defeated GM Deep Sengupta (PSPB) to maintain his lead at 62nd National Championship 2025. Deep self-exiled his own king by pushing it towards the corner of the board. It cost him the game. GM Abhijeet Gupta (PSPB) got the better of IM Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy (UP) who went wrong in a complex rook and minor piece endgame with both sides having the same number of pawns. The top seed of the tournament and reigning National Rapid champion, GM Iniyan Pa (TN) crushed IM Harsh Suresh (TN) with a brutal attack on his king. IM Aaditya Dhingra (HAR) won against the former National champion, GM Lalit Rohit (PSPB) to move to 6.5/8. Round 9 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Praggnanandhaa, MVL, Caruana and Aronian to battle at Grand Chess Tour 2025 Finals

28/09/2025 -

The Grand Chess Tour 2025 Finals starts today at World Trade Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. R Praggnanandhaa will face Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) and Fabiano Caruana (USA) will be up against Levon Aronian (USA). Praggnanandhaa and Caruana will get the white pieces in the first Classical game. They will have reversed colors in Rapid and Blitz matches. Each Semifinal consists of two Classical, two Rapid and four Blitz games. All matches will be played to completion, even if the match is already decided. Each match will have a maximum of 28 points. Semifinal Game 1 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Grand Chess Tour

62nd National Championship R7: Deep, Ayush and Harsh join the leaders' pack

27/09/2025 -

The top six boards ended in a draw in 31 moves or less at 62nd National Championship 2025 Round 7. It allowed GM Deep Sengupta (PSPB), GM-elect IM Ayush Sharma (RSPB) and IM Harsh Suresh (TN) to catch up. Deep defeated IM Sidhant Mohapatra (RSPB) who went wrong in the double rook and knight endgame. Deep's passed pawn was superior which helped him earn the victory. Ayush thwarted IM Manish Anto Cristiano F's (TN) ambitious knight sacrifice. Harsh capitalized on IM Subhayan Kundu's (RSPB) late mistake ina rook and many pawns endgame. Seven players including the previous day leaders - GM Sasikiran Krishan (PSPB), IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB), IM Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy (UP) and GM Abhijeet Gupta (PSPB) are now at 6/7 each. Round 8 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival starts in just three days!

27/09/2025 -

The countdown for Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival has begun, and in just three days, on 30th September, the Hungarian National Gallery will open its doors for chess lovers around the world. You can explore different dimensions of chess and meet the legendary Polgar sisters in person. There will be exciting activities for all ages, including RubikChess, which combines chess and Rubik’s Cube, interactive games, a community simul with Judit Polgar, and an opportunity to try the world’s first AI-powered chess robot. All chess lovers from around the globe will enjoy this festival of creativity and innovation. Read the full article to discover more about this festival. Photo: Amruta Mokal

Sathwik D S S U and Aditya Varun Gampa win Vizag Rapid and Blitz Rating Open 2025

27/09/2025 -

Sathwik D S S U, Sravyasree Bheemarasetty and Nyna Gorli scored 8/9 each at Vizag Rapid Rating Open 2025. Sathwik won the tournament on tie-breaks. Sravyasree and Nyna were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. Sathwik defeated the evetual runner-up, Sravyasree in Round 6 and lost to the second runner-up, Nyna in Round 7. The total prize fund in Rapid Rating was ₹150000. The top three prizes were ₹10500, ₹8000 and ₹7000 along with a trophy each. FM Aditya Varun Gampa, Arav Baid, Sathwik D S S U and Ram Charan Teja Majji scored 8/9 each in the Blitz Rating Open. Aditya became champion. The remaining three were placed second to fourth respectively. The total prize fund in Blitz Rating was ₹50000. The top three prizes were ₹5000, ₹3000 and ₹2000 along with trophy each. This is Sathwik's fourth overall and first rating tournament triumph of the year. For Aditya, it is his first tournament victory in 2025. Photo: Surisetti Manikanta Rao / Andhra Chess Association

62nd National Championship R6: Ajay Parvathareddy and Abhijeet Gupta join Sasikiran and Aronyak in the lead

26/09/2025 -

IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB) drew against his coleader, the legend, GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB) at 62nd National Championship Round 3. Former National Champion, GM Abhijeet Gupta (PSPB) scored a crushing victory against IM Ameya Audi (Goa). IM Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy (UP) got the better of IM Aaditya Dhingra (HAR). Thus, Sasikiran, Aronyak, Ajay and Abhijeet are the four players currently in the lead at 5.5/6 each. They are followed by 15 players at 5/6 each. It certainly gives an inkling of how strong and close the competition is. The six-time National Champion, GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly (PSPB) made a narrow escape against former National Challenger champion, IM Ravi Teja S (AP) as the latter repeated the same position three times which resulted in a photographic draw. Ganguly claimed and his opponent accepted. Round 7 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

ONGC Sports Scholarship Scheme 2025-26

26/09/2025 -

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced their sports scholarship scheme 2025-26. The scholarship is valid for any chess player between the age of 15 and 20 years. A total of four scholarships will be granted based on merit to both men and women in two different categories. Economically Weaker Section will be given a priority. Applications will only be accepted via online methods. Last date for submission of application is 14th October 4 p.m. Check out the article the details pdf file for more information about the scholarship program. If you are eligible, then you are encouraged to submit your application. Source: Official announcement

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