Massive Round 1 Upsets at 360 One Global Chess Masters 2026

The 9th Edition of 360 One Global Chess Festival kicks off in Mumbai. The tournament features 3 sections: Masters, Challengers, and Junior Masters. In the Masters section, a total of 56 players are taking part, and the rating average of the tournament is 2356, which makes this tournament one of the strongest open of India and gives a lot of chances to players to score norms. Check out what happened on the 1st day. Photos: Ayush Jain/ ChessBase India

Arjun draws against Vidit, shares lead with Vokhidov and Abdusattorov

After 4 rounds of play at the UzChess Cup Masters 2026, top-seeded Nodirbek Abdusattorov is co-leading with Arjun Erigaisi and Shamsiddin Vokhidov. In the 3rd round, there was only one decisive result where Shamsiddin defeated Madamiov. He continued his good run to score his second consecutive win in the 4th round against Nikolas Theodorou. In another important result of the 4th round, Yakubboev gave Madaminov his 2nd loss of the event. Photo: UzChess Cup

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Ankit Kumar Singh Wins 1st G H Raisoni Memorial Katni Rapid Rating 2026

Ankit Kumar Singh of Jharkhand scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 1st G H Raisoni Memorial Katni Rapid Rating 2026. The next 5 places were clinched by local players of Madhya Pradesh. Muralilal Kori scored 8/9 points to finish in 2nd place. 4 players, including Vaibhav Tomar, Viabhav Nema, Harshit Saraf, and Harish Phulwani, scored 7.5/9 to secure 3rd to 6th places according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised at Arindum Hotel, Katni, on 31st May 2026. The Total prize fund was ₹2,00,000, with the top 3 prizes of ₹31,000, ₹25,000, and ₹20,000, along with trophies. Photos: Vikas Sahu and Mosuf Ahmad Bittu

How Chessworld AI is building the future of chess analytics

What happens to thousands of chess games after a tournament ends? For most players, they remain locked away on scoresheets and are never revisited. Chessworld AI, founded by Damodar Mundrikeri, is working to change that by digitizing games and turning them into valuable learning tools. The startup is building a data-driven ecosystem for players, coaches, parents, and organizers. Read their story of how they are trying to shape the future of chess analytics in India. Photos: Chessworld AI

Guess Who Won? TN CM Vijay Plays Chess With Praggnanandhaa

In any player’s journey, talent and hard work are only half the battle. The other half is the belief and support they receive from the world around them. When R Praggnanandhaa returned to India after becoming the first-ever Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess 2026, defeating World No.1 Magnus Carlsen twice in the same event. He was welcomed with a massive gesture of encouragement. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay felicitated the young prodigy, presenting him with a cash award of ₹50 lakh on behalf of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).

Shankar Ramakrishnan Wins 6th CFPD National Chess Championship 2026 for Specially Abled Players

They say chess is a game played entirely in the mind, but at the 6th CFPD National Chess Championship 2026, it was really a celebration of the human spirit. This special tournament brought together the country’s most determined specially abled players. Physical challenges completely disappeared the moment the games began. In a thrilling finish, Tamil Nadu’s Shankar Ramakrishnan played brilliantly, scoring 7.5 out of 9 points to become the champion. Read more about Bravehearts and their achievements. Photos: IM Akshat Khamparia

A formal complaint against Pragg and Vaishali!

Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess. Vaishali wins the WR Women's Chess Tour in Tokyo. Parents everywhere are impressed. Siblings everywhere are worried. The golden siblings of Indian chess have achieved so much that they have accidentally raised the bar for brothers and sisters across the world. Shortly after their achievements, we received an unexpected letter. We publish this letter in this article for our readers.

UzChess Cup Masters 2026: Arjun Erigaisi Beats Yakubboev; Vidit Gujrathi Falls to Nepo

The 3rd UzChess Cup Masters 2026 has kicked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The top seed at the Masters is the local hero Nodirbek Abdusattorov, while India's No.1 Arjun Erigaisi is the 2nd seed. The first 2 round of the tournament are done, and Mukhiddin Madaminov, who is also the second of the Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov, is leading the tournament with 2/2 points after scoring a huge win over Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 1st round. Arjun Erigasi is on 1.5/2 after defeating Nodirbek Yakubboev in 2nd round. Photo: Uzbekistan Chess Federation

Samuel Sevian Wins 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026, Nihal Sarin Finishes Third

Samuel Sevian scored an unbeaten 5.5/9 points to win the 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial Round Robin Chess Tournament 2026. This was Sam's second time winning this event. In the final round, he defeated the defending champion, Aravindh Chithambaram, to clinch the title. Sam Sevian and Vladislav Artemiev scored 5.5/9 to finish in 1st and 2nd place according to the tiebreak score. Nihal Sarin scored 5/9 points to finish in 3rd place. Photo: Official website

India's Savitha Shri Baskar Becomes The Asian Women's Champion 2026

IM Savitha Shri Baskar scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 points to become the Asian Women's Individual Chess Champion 2026. Savitha started the tournament on the 6th rank with a rating of 2374. She played tremendous chess and scored 2 consecutive wins in the last 2 rounds to clinch the title. Savitha played with a performance rating of 2555 and increased rating by 19.5 points, taking it to 2395! With this win, Savitha also qualified for the FIDE Women's World Cup 2027.

An insider's view of Norway Chess 2026

Arohi Thatte became a part of the chess ecosystem when she played the role of a host at the Global Chess League 2025. Recently, she got an opportunity to visit Norway Chess 2026. Arohi was in Oslo for the first 6 days of the event. In these days she managed to get a deep feel of what it was like being at one of the most well-organized tournaments in the world of chess. Below, she gives her account.

WR Women's Chess Tour 2026: Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Asia Leg Rapid

Vaishali Rameshbabu is in a red-hot form, after winning the Candidates 2026 and qualifying for the World Championship match against Ju Wenjun. Vaishali played her 1st event in Tokyo. It was the opening leg of the WR Women's Chess Tour, which is a global knockout circuit featuring five legs across four continents in 2026, with a total prize fund of $200,000. Vaishali showed her consistency and won the Rapid event. En route, she defeated IM Irene Sukandar, GM Alexandra Kosteniuk, and IM Alua Nurman in the finals. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Checkmate to Cancer: A Journey of Resilience, Hope, and New Beginnings Through Chess

Imagine a passion that stays with you through every chapter of life. A passion that is there when you are a child discovering the world, when you are searching for direction, when life suddenly becomes uncertain, and when you are trying to find your way back again. For Bhavesh Vyas, that passion is chess. It became a source of comfort, connection, and hope through some of the most challenging moments of his life, including a battle with cancer at the age of 22. Read on to discover how chess helped Bhavesh navigate life's toughest challenges and find joy again.

R Praggnanandhaa Makes History as First Indian to Win Norway Chess 2026

R Praggnanandhaa created history after winning the Norway Chess 2026. In the final round, Praggnanandhaa defeated Vincent Keymer with the white pieces to win the title. Pragg scored 4 consecutive classical wins to finish the tournament. Norway Chess 2026 was one of the strongest tournaments of the year. According to the numbers, it was even stronger than the candidates. It was one of the biggest achievements of Pragg's career as he became the 1st Indian to win Norway Chess. Photo: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess