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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

ChessBase 18 and Mega 2025 are here

ChessBase 18 is an all-new program that helps you manage all your databases as an ambitious player. Mega Database 2025 has 11 million games with over 113,000 games annotated by masters. The cost of ChessBase 18 is Rs.4499/- and the cost of Mega Database 2025 is Rs.6499/- However, if you go for the combo the total amount comes to Rs.8999 (instead of 10,998/-) helping you save Rs. 1999/-.

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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

On air with World Chess Champion D Gukesh

26/09/2025 -

Gukesh..Gukesh..Gukesh..the crowd screamed, welcoming the youngest world chess champion on the stage. A bit overwhelmed, but extremely calm and composed, the 19-year-old youngster took the stage in a foreign land where people waited to watch him. And as humble as he is, Gukesh shared his thoughts on the stage! As the audience cheered in applause, he said, "Just keep loving chess". Gukesh was invited to be a part of a two day event in Poland and these were two of the most incredible days that we had spent with Gukesh! In this article, we want to share our experience. All photos and videos by Aditya Sur Roy.

World Cadet Under-10 Open 2025 R1-6: Sarbartho Mani scores a double hat-trick to emerge sole leader

26/09/2025 -

Sarbartho Mani defeated Moxuan Bai (CHN) to score a double hat-trick an emerge sole leader at World Cadet Under-10 Open 2025. Shunzhe Yuan (CHN) is the sole pursuer at 5.5/6. They will inevitably clash in the seventh round. Sattwik Swain is at 5/6. In Under-10 Girls, WCM Divi Bijesh defeated Vanshika Rawat to move to 5.5/6. She is at a half point behind WCM Chinzorig Nandinjiguur (MGL) 6/6. CM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma drew against one of the leaders, CM Ethan Guo (USA) to move to 5/6. CM Danis Kuandykuly (KAZ) and CM Ali Poyraz Uzdemir (TUR) are the coleaders at 5.5/6 each in Under-12 Open. WFM Laurie Qiu (USA) is the sole leader in Under-12 Girls. She is at a perfect score 6/6. WCM Pratitee Bordoloi and Aya Bayramova (TKM) are at 5.5/6 each. Yesterday 25th September was the sole rest day of the event. Round 7 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Dastan Kapayev

62nd National Championship R5: Aronyak and Sasikiran win five in-a-row

25/09/2025 -

IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB) and GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB) have emerged coleaders at 62nd National Championship 2025. The four-time National champion showcased a positional masterclass against IM Goutham Krishna H (KER). IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB) scored a smooth victory over IM Kashish Manoj Jain (MAH). Both Sasikiran and Aronyak are inevitably going to clash at the halfway mark, in the sixth round. GM Sethuraman S P (PSPB) and IM Ameya Audi (Goa) played a barn burner. It was a rich complex game where one can easily delve a lot of hours into it. Both had their fair share of chances. Yet, the game ended in a draw after more than five-hour-long battle. Round 6 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Aditya Samant triumphs at 91st Southwest Open 2025

25/09/2025 -

GM Aditya S Samant scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 91st Southwest Open Round-Robin International 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. GM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (CAN) scored 7/9 to secure second place. GM Balaji Daggupati (USA) scored 6.5/9 to finish third. The top three prizes were US$ 3000, $1500 and $500 in the International section. Aditya drew against both runners-up. The five-day nine round Round-Robin Rating tournament was organized by David Ortiz at Wyndham Garden McAllen Hotel in McAllen, Texas, USA from 28th August to 1st September 2025. This is Aditya's first rating tournament triumph of the year. He also became 2025-26 Southwest Collegiate Champion by winning this event. Photo: Texas Chess Association

Anurag Kashyap Y wins the Tribe64 Chess Championship

25/09/2025 -

Anurag Kashyap Y clinched the title of the Tribe64 Chess Championship. Pratik Sen Gupta and Bala Manoj Gupta Pachipulusu secured the second and third spots, respectively. The three players were tied for first place. After the Buchholz tie-breaks, Anurag became the Champion. Special prizes were awarded to Amulya Palangi (Best Woman Player), Akshay Kumar (Best Unrated Player), and Jithin Yalavarthi (Best U-16 Player). The tournament took place on 14th September in LuLu Mall, Hyderabad. Check out the article for the full report. Photos: Tribe64

62nd National Championship R4: Abhishek T M sets the board ablaze against Ayush Sharma

24/09/2025 -

Seven players are at a perfect score at the conclusion of the fourth round of 62nd National Championship 2025. Three of them are former champions - GM Lalit Rohit (PSPB), GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly (PSPB) and GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB). The remaining four are IMs - Ameya Audi (Goa), Goutham Krishna H (KER), Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB) and Kashish Manoj Jain (MAH). IM Aaditya Dhingra (HAR) played fantastic chess and missed a beautiful combination against GM Sethuraman S P (PSPB). Abhishek T M (KER) set the board on fire against GM-elect IM Ayush Sharma (RSPB). Ayush somehow managed to escape with a draw as his opponent had too many paths to victory. Round 5 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Harshit Raja wins Tirol Open 2025

24/09/2025 -

GM Harshit Raja, GM Nikolaus Stanec (AUT) and GM Igor Glek (BEL) scored an unbeaten 7/9 each at Tirol Open A (>1800) 2025. Harshit won the tournament on tie-breaks, Nikolaus and Igor were placed second and third respectively. Harshit drew against both runners-up in the sixth and seventh round. The top three prizes were €1100, €800 and €600 each. The eight-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by Tirol Association at House of Encounter, Innsbruck in Tirol, Austria from 23rd to 30th August 2025. This is Harshit's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Official site

Arush A dominates 1st Andaman Rating Open 2025

24/09/2025 -

Arush A scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 1sth Andaman Nicobar Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Prashant J Naik scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. Five players - Sudhir Kumar Sinha, Arul Anandh S P K, Shiraj Bhosale, Tanish Ragavan S and Abhijith U scored 7.5/9 each. They secured third to seventh place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹700000. The top three prizes were ₹100000, ₹70000 and ₹5000 along with a trophy each. The six-day nine round Rating tournament was organized by Andaman Nicobar Chess Association at Jalsa in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands  from 23rd to 28th August 2025. This is Arush's fourth overall, second rating tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Himank Ghosh

62nd National Championship R3: Iniyan survives a massive scare against Paras Dilip Bhoir

23/09/2025 -

The top seed of 62nd National Chess Championship 2025, GM Iniyan Pa (TN) escaped jaws of defeat against Paras Dilip Bhoir (MAH). The teenager got a few good opportunities against the strong GM. He missed them all and the GM escaped with a draw. CM Mukund Hemant Agarwal (GUJ) and Shrayan Majumder (MAH) drew against GM Vignesh N R (RSPB) and GM Deep Sengupta (PSPB). Deep's razor sharp play almost backfired. His opponent could not seize his opportunity. Andalamala Hemal Varshan (AP) scored his first-ever win against a Grandmaster in a Classical rating tournament when he won his game versus Sayantan Das (RSPB). A three-cube (27) players are at a perfect score. Round 4 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

The Mental Game: Why Chess Players Need Sport Psychology

23/09/2025 -

How often do chess players train their minds the way they train openings? Every chess player has faced moments of doubt, nerves, or overthinking that cost them crucial games. This is where psychology enters the picture. In this article, Saloni Sapale, a WIM and sports psychology consultant, shares her journey from being a competitive player to working with athletes on the mental side of performance. If you have ever wondered why your preparation doesn’t always translate into results, or how to play with clarity under pressure, this piece will resonate deeply. Know how training your mind can transform the way you play! Photos: Saloni Sapale

62nd National Championship R2: J Ramakrishna stuns Bala Chandra Prasad

23/09/2025 -

The second round of 62nd National Chess Championship 2025 did not have any major upset. The top seeds scored a relatively smooth victory. Only Hrishikesh Kumar Banik (WB) provided a stiff resistance against GM Sasikiran Krishnan (PSPB). He needed to find computer-like precision to save the exchange down endgame. FM J Ramakrishna (TEL) defeated IM Bala Chandra Prasad Dhulipalla (AP) after the latter could not follow through correctly after sacrificing an exchange. Former National Sub-Junior and Junior Girls champion, Mrittika Mallick (WB) defended a difficult knight endgame correctly to draw against IM C R G Krishna (RSPB). Shivamshka G (TEL) won a wild game against IM Utsab Chatterjee (RSPB). Round 3 starts today at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Sneha Waykar and Teammates face Visa delays just a day before the World Chessboxing Championship

22/09/2025 -

Twelve Indian athletes, including Chessboxing Champion Sneha Waykar, were selected to represent India at the World Chessboxing Championship in Serbia, which starts tomorrow. But they are facing a major hurdle just a day before the tournament. Their visa applications are still “under process.” They have received no response from the authorities. After training for months to compete at such a major event, they are unsure if they will get the chance to represent India. See what the exact issue is. 

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