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8th Sharjah Masters R2: Visakh N R wins two in-a-row

19/05/2025 -

The reigning National champion, GM Karthik Venkataraman played a solid draw against GM Anish Giri (NED) in Round 2 of 8th Sharjah Masters 2025. GM Visakh N R is the only Indian at 2/2. He defeated the current National Rapid champion, GM Iniyan Pa. Apart from Visakh, GM Changren Dai (CHN) and GM Aleksandar Indjic (SRB) are the only two players who have won both of their respective games. GM Aditya Mittal held the top seed, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB). Although, Aditya could have pushed for a maximum but instead he decided to repeat moves and split the point. Round 3 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

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/-.

ChessBase 18 + Mega 2025 Combo

New: S P Sethuraman: The Classical Sicilian - A Timeless Counterattacking Weapon

18/05/2025 -

The Classical Sicilian remains one of the most resilient and strategically rich responses to 1.e4. In this new ChessBase course, Grandmaster S.P. Sethuraman offers an in-depth guide to this time-tested defence, covering key lines such as 6.Bg5, 6.f3 and 6.Bc4. Designed for ambitious club players and competitive improvers alike, the course balances theoretical depth with practical insight, featuring model games, tactical drills and move-order nuances. With over five hours of video content, it’s a comprehensive repertoire for Black. Grab this Fritztrainer and increase your theoretical understanding of Classical Sicilian. You can now stream videos and study from ChessBase books. Photo: ChessBase

Paolo D'Augusta invites you to 18th Città di Recco Weekend Festival 2025 in Italy

18/05/2025 -

Paolo D'Augusta invites you to 18th Città di Recco Festival Weekend 2025. The 18th edition is offering a total prize fund of €3500. The tournament has three categories - A  (≥1800), B (≥1500 to <1900) and C (<1600). The top three prizes in Master are €450 + cup, €350 and €250. A total of two IMs have registered from four countries across the world in Open A. Entry fee is €60 in Open A, €50 for Under-18. Entry is Free for GM, IM and FM with an Elo ≥ 2300. Check out the article written by the organizer Paolo D'Augusta himself to find out all details about the tournament. Photo: Paolo D'Augusta

8th Sharjah Masters R1: Nodirbek Abdusattorov survives a scare against Sethuraman

18/05/2025 -

GM Sethuraman S P had a great opportunity to beat the top seed, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the first round of 8th Sharjah Masters 2025. However, Sethuraman missed his opportunity and allowed the World Rapid 2021 champion to escape with a draw. GM Aditya Mittal held GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) to a solid draw. The total prize fund combining three categories is more than US$ 73000, for Masters A (>2500) it is US$ 58600. The top three prizes are US$ 15000, $10000 and $7000 each. Total 64 GMs and 17 IMs are taking part from 28 countries across the world with an average rating of 2557. Round 2 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

Rook and Roll - A Simul with GM Iniyan Pa

18/05/2025 -

On Saturday 19th April 2025, the Bangalore Chess Club (BCC) organized the 3rd edition of Rook and Roll - a simultaneous chess event at Garuda Mall. The event was preceded by a blitz tournament where over 80 people participated. The top five players qualified for the simul event and ten other players selected through a lucky draw completed the field of 15 players. Players were rated as high as 1800 on the FIDE rating list and 2100 on lichess, and as low as 580 on chess.com, showing the diversity in the field. Check out the details of the entire event written by a chess enthusiast, Sharanya Mathur. Photos: Sharanya Mathur / Bangalore Chess Club

R Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Chess Classic 2025 in Playoffs

17/05/2025 -

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) in the Playoffs to win Grand Chess Tour Superbet Chess Classic 2025. In the ninth round, Praggnanandhaa drew his game against Levon Aronian (USA). World Champion, D Gukesh shared the point with Fabiano Caruana (USA) and the latter was out of championship contention. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) and Alireza Firouzja (FRA) defeated Jan-Krzysztof Duda (POL) and Bogdan-Daniel Deac (ROU) respectively. Praggnanandhaa, MVL and Firouzja ended up scoring 5.5/9 each. Praggnanandhaa drew with Firouzja and defeated MVL to win his first GCT event of his career. This is also his second tournament triumph of the year after he won 87th Tata Steel Masters three months ago. Praggnanandhaa won US$ 77667 and currently has 18 GCT points in this season. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir dominates 17th Chessmate Inter School Team Rapid Rating 2025

17/05/2025 -

Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir scored an unbeaten 16/18 to win 17th Chessmate - Inter School Rapid Rating Team Tournament 2025. They successfully defended their crown by winning it for the second consecutive year. They finished a full point ahead of the runner-up, South Point High School A 15/18. South Point High School B and Delhi Public School Ruby Park also scored 13/16 each. They secured third and fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks in the Open section. Sudhir Memorial Institute became the champion in the Girls category for the second year in-a-row. They scored 11/18. Photos: South Point High School

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2025 tickets go on sale

17/05/2025 -

The third edition of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship will take place in London, England from 10th to 16th June 2025. A total of 12 Indians are slated to take part. If you want to see Hikaru Nakamura, Arjun Erigaisi, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Wesley So, Levon Aronian, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Vishy Anand, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Vidit Gujrathi, Nihal Sarin, Yifan Hou, Anna Muzychuk, Kateryna Lagno, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Divya Deshmukh and many other top players, then you can get your tickets now starting from £30. Visit tickets.fide.com and get your tickets today. Graphic: FIDE

Sasa Jevtic invites you to 18th Paracin International Chess Festival 2025

16/05/2025 -

FM FT IA IO Sasa Jevtic invites you to 18th Paracin International Chess Festival 2025. The festival has a total of four tournaments - Category A (>2100), Category B (≤2100), 21st Uros Dinic Memorial Rapid Rating and Blitz Rating Open. The total prize fund is RSD 1170000 (≈ €10000). The top three prizes are RSD 1125000, 300000 and 200000 each. The festival will take place at Pool Prestige Hotel in Paracin, Serbia from 4th to 12th July 2025. Check out the announcement made by the organizer himself to find out all details about the tournaments in the festival. Photo: FM FT IA IO Sasa Jevtic

Bardiya Daneshvar wins Gold at Asian Individual 2025, Nihal Sarin Silver

16/05/2025 -

GM Nihal Sarin defeated GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) convincingly in the final round of Asian Individual 2025 Men. Bardiya still became champion due to better tie-break score. Nihal secured a Silver medal and became the only player to beat the eventual champion. The defending champion, GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) scored 6.5/9 to win a Bronze medal. In the Women's event, IM Vantika Agrawal defeated WCM Bat-Erdene Mungunzul (MGL) to shatter her Gold medal and WGM title chances. IM Yuxin Song (CHN) won against IM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova (UZB) to clinch the Gold. Bat-Erdene got Silver. IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) lost to WGM Xeniya Balabayeva (KAZ) and the latter won Bronze. Vantika finished fourth. WGM Srija Seshadri drew against GM Valentina Gunina to claim fifth place after a 149-move long grueling battle. Seven Indian men have qualified to the upcoming FIDE World Cup 2025. Photo: Asian Chess Federation

Anna Muzychuk wins Grosslobming GP

16/05/2025 -

GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) drew with GM R Vaishali to win FIDE Grosslobming GP in Austria. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (UKR) missed a win against GM Jiner Zhu (CHN) in the endgame and the game ended in a draw. Thus, Jiner finished second and won the FIDE Women's GP 2024-25 with 352.5 points. GM Aleksandra Goryachkina secured second place scoring 308.34 point. Anna missed a spot in the Women's Candidates by a whisker 1.67 points as she scored 306.67. There are still many paths left for her as well as others to qualify. GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) scored 5.5/9 to finish third overall. Total prize fund was €80000. The top three prizes were €18000, €13000 and €10500 each. Photo: FIDE/Przemysław Nikiel

Superbet Classic R8: Praggnanandhaa beats So, emerges sole leader

16/05/2025 -

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Wesley So (USA) in Round 8 of Grand Chess Tour Superbet Chess Classic 2025. The Tata Steel 2025 winner, opted for the Benko Gambit. He managed to seize his opportunity when So went wrong in the major piece endgame. Praggnanandhaa is now the sole leader with a score 5/8. The only other win of the round was scored by the World Champion, D Gukesh. He scored his first win of the event against Levon Aronian (USA). Gukesh played boldly and moved his king to the center of the board and it paid off. Praggnanandhaa will face Aronian in the final round. A win makes him a clear champion whereas a draw might require him to Playoffs. Round 9 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Mitrabha Guha wins a double at O2C Doeberl Cup 2025

15/05/2025 -

GM Mitrabha Guha won a double at O2C Doeberl Cup 2025. This is his second consecutive double triumph in Australia after winning a double in Melbourne, a week ago. The reigning National Blitz champion scored 7.5/9 in Premier (>2000) and 8.5/9 to become the champion in Classical and Blitz Rating tournaments respectively. GM Sayantan Das scored sole 7/9 to secure a second place finish. He also remained undefeated The total prize fund in the Premier was AU $16050. The top three prizes were $5000, $3000 and $1500 along with a trophy each respectively. For Blitz, the total prize fund was AU $1790. The top three prizes were $500, $250 and $150. This was Mitrabha's eighth and ninth overall, seventh and eighth rating tournament triumph of the year.

Anna Muzychuk or Jiner Zhu - Who will win Grosslobming GP?

15/05/2025 -

GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) drew with IM Lela Javakhishvili (GEO) in the penultimate round of FIDE Grosslobming GP in Austria. GM Jiner Zhu (CHN) also drew her game against IM Olga Badelka (AUT). IM Nurgyul Salimova (BUL) had the most exciting game of the round. She missed a great opportunity against GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) and lost the game. GM R Vaishali drew with GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN). GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR) scored the only other win of the round against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (UKR). Round 9 starts today at 2 p.m local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Przemysław Nikiel

Asian Individual 2025 R8: Can Nihal Sarin stop Bardiya Daneshvar?

15/05/2025 -

WGM Srija Seshadri suffered her first loss in Round 8 of Asian Individual Women 2025. WCM Bat-Erdene Mungunzul (MGL) is just a draw away from clinching Gold. Srija can still finish second and earn her place in the upcoming FIDE Women's World Cup. IM Vantika Agrawal salvaged a draw in a tough opposite color bishop endgame against GM Valentina Gunina. In the Men's event, GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) defeated GM Abhimanyu Puranik to be on the verge of winning Gold. Top seed, GM Nihal Sarin defeated former Asian champion, GM Sethuraman S P. Nihal will face Bardiya in the final round. Round 9 starts today at 10 a.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

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