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Bharath Subramaniyam wins big at 53rd World Open 2025

03/08/2025 -

GM Bharath Subramaniyam H scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 53rd World Open 2025. Bharath finished a half point ahead of the rest. Four players - GM Jeffery Xiong (USA), GM Jianchao Zhou (USA), GM Robby Kevlishvili (NED) and GM Razvan Preotu (NED) scored 7/9 each. They shared second place. The total prize fund was US$ 208000. The top three prizes were $20000, $10000 and $5000. Bharath won $20000 (≈ ₹1744600). Bharath also won the Blitz Open event scoring a perfect 9/9. Jianchao, IM Eric Chang Liu (USA) and FM Zachary Tanenbaum (USA) scored 8.5/9 each. They shared second place. Bharath won $500 in Blitz. Before this, Bharath shared second place at 18th Philadelphia International 2025 where he scored 6.5/9. He won $981.82. GM Awonder Liang (USA) won that event scoring 7.5/9. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

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New: Andrew Martin: How to play the Anti-Sicilians

03/08/2025 -

IM Andrew Martin’s video course provides practical and aggressive solutions against Anti-Sicilian lines, covering common systems like 2.c3, Nc3, and Bb5, as well as rare moves like 2.b3 and 2.Na3. Designed for club and tournament players, it helps you neutralize White’s sidelines and confidently take control of the game. Learn from IM FST Andrew Martin and increase your opening repertoire. Apart from downloading files and installing on your computer, you can also stream videos and study from ChessBase books on any device - computer, smartphone, tablets etc. The app runs on both Windows and Mac OSX. For Windows device, Windows 10 or higher is required. Photo: ChessBase

Unfolding the rise of India’s fourth Senior International Master, Tanmay Srinath

02/08/2025 -

Tanmay Srinath has become just the fourth Indian to earn the Senior International Master (SIM) title in correspondence chess — and only the second active player from the country to hold it, alongside none other than GM Krishnan Sasikiran. What makes his achievement even more special is that he skipped the IM title altogether, jumping straight from Correspondence Chess Master (CCM) to SIM — a rare feat at the highest level of correspondence play. Tanmay is also a familiar name to ChessBase India readers, having contributed a range of thoughtful and well-researched articles over the years. In this piece, he takes us behind the scenes of his journey — the games, the turning points, and the lessons that shaped his path. Photo: Tanmay Srinath

Prishita Gupta storms into World Top 100 and India Top 10 among Women in August 2025 FIDE Rating List

02/08/2025 -

There is no change at the top in World rankings among Indian players. Wei Yi (CHN) had the sole rating change among World Top 10. GM Karthikeyan Murali gained 7.6 Elo rating points by winning 58th Biel Chess Festival Master Tournament (MTO). GM Aryan Chopra added 7 Elo rating points by finishing second at Aktobe Open 2025 Masters. There are a dozen Indians in World Top 100. Among the Women, GM Divya Deshmukh gained 15.2 Elo rating points en route her victory at FIDE Women's World Cup. IM Padmini Rout and WGM Nandhidhaa P V increased 10 and 14 points at the same event. WFM Prishita Gupta gained the maximum among Indians, 135.28 points to become India no. 8 and World no. 85 among Women with a rating of 2353. Four Indian Women are still among the Top 20. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Magnus Carlsen wins the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025

02/08/2025 -

The World no.1, GM Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid) won both sets of the Finals against GM Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons) to win the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025. The finals were a best of three sets, similar to tennis. Carlsen clinched both sets with 3-1 score. He suffered the only loss in the first game of the second set. This win etched his name in history, earned him US$ 250000 and 1000 points for his team. Firouzja got $190000. GM Hikaru Nakamura (Team Falcons) defeated GM Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports) 3.5-2.5 to finish third. Nakamura got $145000 and Arjun $115000. With a victory at the Esports World Cup, one can only wonder whether Carlsen will return to India later this year and defend his FIDE World Cup crown with an aim to tie Levon Aronian's record of winning the grueling month-long event for the second time. Photo: Esports World Cup 2025

Kaustuv Kundu dominates 1st Assam University Rating Open 2025

02/08/2025 -

The top seed of the tournament, IM Kaustuv Kundu scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 1st Assam University Rating Open 2025. He finished a full point ahead of the competition. Eight players scored 7/9. Out of them, Tanmay Rajbongshi and Snehaal Roy secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. Kaustuv defeated Tanmay in the penultimate round. The total prize fund was ₹600000. The top three prizes were ₹51000, ₹41000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each. The six-day nine round Rating tournament was organized by Aikagunya Foundation and Cachar District Chess Association at Assam University in Silchar, Assam from 28th June to 3rd July 2025. This is Kaustuv's third rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Bibendu Das

Divya Deshmukh becomes fourth Indian female to earn the Grandmaster title

01/08/2025 -

IM Divya Deshmukh became the fourth Indian female to earn the Grandmaster title on Monday 28th July 2025. She also became World's 44th and India's 88th Grandmaster by defeating her compatriot and the reigning World Rapid Women's champion, GM Koneru Humpy. The legend Humpy became India's first female to earn the GM title back in 2002. Nine years later, Harika Dronavalli became the second Indian woman to earn the GM title. Divya also defeated her in the Quarterfinals. The Nagpur girl has an illustrious career so far, the GM title certainly cements her among the world's best. She has won a multitude of National, Asian and World age group titles, among Senior ones she won National and Asian Continental Women, three Gold medals at Olympiad and also World Junior Girls title. She is just 19, qualified to the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026. Women's World title is certainly one of her next goals. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Chesstival and Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Reach Millions Around the World

01/08/2025 -

Las Vegas hosted two exciting events this July: Chesstival and the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. Chessival brought NBA stars together with elite chess players for matchups, while the Grand Slam featured top grandmasters competing for the title. For the first time, there was a live audience for this event and even some surprise guests joined in! The events reached millions online, with over 6.5 million live views and 1.5 million hours watched across platforms. Check out some of the best moments from the event. Photo: Freestyle Chess

Esports World Cup: Magnus Carlsen will face Alireza Firouzja in the Finals

01/08/2025 -

GM Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports) defeated GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (Aurora Gaming) 2.5-1.5 to advance to the Semifinals of Esports World Cup 2025. Arjun lost the Semifinal match against GM Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons) 1-4 in a six-game match. GM Nihal Sarin (S8UL Esports) got crushed in his own words against GM Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid). Magnus will face Firouzja in the Finals today. Arjun will battle GM Hikaru Nakamura (Team Falcons) for the third place. Apart from our youtube channel, watch the live stream commentary also on Sony Liv by IM Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal and GM Harshit Raja without the seven-minute delay from 6:30 p.m. IST today. Photo: Esports World Cup 2025

Vladimir Hamitevici wins Grand Hotel Kielce Open 2025, Rosh Jain third

01/08/2025 -

GM Vladimir Hamitevici (MDA) scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win Grand Hotel Kielce Open 2025 (>2000). GM Eduardas Rozentalis (LTU) and FM Rosh Jain scored 6.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The top three prizes were 5000, 3000 and 2000 PLN along with a trophy each. WCM Swara Lakshmi S Nair scored a WIM-norm. IM Savitha Shri B and GM Sriram Jha scored 6/9 each to be placed seventh and ninth according to tie-breaks. CM Arush Chitre 5.5/7 and CM V S Nandish secured second and third place in the Fischer 960 tournament. Jaidambareesh N R and FM Raghav V scored 7.5/9 each to claim second and third place in Blitz Rating Open. Photo: Grand Hotel Kielce Chess Open

Abhrojyoti Nath amazing at 1st Assam University Blitz Rating Open 2025

31/07/2025 -

15-year-old Abhrojyoti Nath scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 1st Assam University Blitz Rating Open 2025. The teenager finished a half point ahead of the rest. IM Kaustuv Kundu scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. Shankhadeep Maity and FM Kumar Gaurav scored 7.5/9 each. They secured third and fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹18000 and ₹14000 along with a trophy each. The one-day nine round Blitz Rating tournament was organized by Aikagunya Foundation and Cachar District Chess Association at Assam University in Silchar, Assam on 3rd July 2025. This is Abhrojyoti's third overall, first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Bibendu Das

Esports World Cup: Nihal Sarin to face Magnus Carlsen in the Quarterfinals

31/07/2025 -

GM Nihal Sarin (S8UL Esports) defeated GM Anish Giri (Team Secret) 2-0 and GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Team Vitality) to advance to the Quarterfinals. Nihal won both matches without conceding a single game. He will face GM Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid) in the Quarterfinals. GM Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports) will be up against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (Aurora Gaming). The remaining two Quarterfinal matches are - GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (NAVI) vs GM Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons) and GM Hikaru Nakamura (Team Falcons) vs GM Levon Aronian (Team Reject). Apart from our youtube channel, watch the live stream commentary also on Sony Liv by IM Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal and GM Harshit Raja without the seven-minute delay from 5 p.m. IST today. Photo: Esports World Cup 2025

Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara prevails at Lince Andújar Chess Open 2025, Harikrishnan third

31/07/2025 -

The top seed of the tournament and Mexico no.1, GM Jose Martinez Eduardo Alcantara scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win Lince Andújar Open 2025. He finished a full point ahead of the rest. Four players - GM Brandon Jacobson (USA), IM Harikrishnan A Ra, GM Nikita Meshkovs (LAT) and IM Lukasz Licznerski (POL) scored 7/9 each. They secured second to fifth place respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was more than €20000. The top three prizes were €4000 + trophy, €2000 and €1500 each. Harikrishnan scored his second GM-norm at this event. Apart from him, CM Md. Reyan was the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 6.5/9 to be placed tenth. Jose also won the Blitz Rating Open scorng an unbeaten 8.5/9. IM Lennis Martinez Ramirez (CUB) secured second place. FM Aditya Varun Gampa finished third with a score of 7/9. Photo: Andújar Exprés

World Schools Team Championship 2025 to be held from 2-7 August in Washington DC

30/07/2025 -

The second edition of the World Schools Team Championship 2025 is set to take place from 2nd to 7th August 2025. 55 schools from 47 countries will participate in this huge event for young talents. Alongside the championship, the Smart Moves Summit will explore how chess can be used as a tool for education, inclusivity, and personal development. These events aim to showcase chess as more than just a game. Read the full article to know more. Photo: Official poster

Esports World Cup: Aronian, Arjun, Firouzja and Carlsen advance to the Quarterfinals

30/07/2025 -

GM Levon Aronian (Team Reject), GM Arjun Erigaisi (Gen.G Esports), GM Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons) and GM Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid) have advanced to the Quarterfinals from Group A, B, C and D respectively. Arjun defeated GM Nihal Sarin (S8UL) 2-0 and then won against GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Team Vitality) 2-1 via Armageddon to secure his place in the Knockout stage. Nihal will now have to go through GM Anish Giri (Team Secret) and MVL in the Losers Brackets to earn his place in the Quarterfinals. Apart from our youtube channel, watch the live stream commentary also on Sony Liv by IM Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal and GM Harshit Raja without the seven-minute delay. Photo: Esports World Cup 2025

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