The 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand reaches a crucial stage as both Indian teams enter Round 7 firmly in contention for the title. With the tournament entering its second half, every match point becomes increasingly important, and India faces strong opposition in both the Open and Women’s sections. Open: England vs India India takes on…
India begin their campaign to defend both the Open and Women’s team titles at the 46th Chess Olympiad, which brings together a record number of teams in one of the biggest editions of the prestigious team event. A total of 208 teams will compete in the Open section, while 192 teams will take part in…
The 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, marked a major step forward in India’s Asian Games journey. Four years after winning 36 medals at Busan, India returned with a significantly larger haul. India finished 8th in the medal table with: 10 Gold | 17 Silver | 26 Bronze | 53 Medals The 53-medal haul was…
R. Praggnanandhaa has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals, one of the most prestigious events in world chess. The 21-year-old Grandmaster produced a stunning comeback against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana of the USA in St. Louis. Praggnanandhaa trailed 3-9 after the classical games and appeared out…
India’s journey to becoming a chess powerhouse began with one man. In 1988, Viswanathan Anand became India’s first Grandmaster. At the time, the achievement was historic. India had produced its first player to reach one of the highest titles in chess. What followed over the next few decades was a transformation that few could have…
India’s sporting arena consistently delivers inspiring stories of grit, resilience, and triumph on the global stage. In a grand celebration of athletic dedication and mentorship, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports officially unveiled the prestigious list of awardees for the National Sports Awards 2025, based on recommendations by the Selection Committee chaired by Justice…
Emerging chess talents Sarayu Velpula and Sahithi Varshini are among the batch of 2025 of 64 Squares Initiative National, April 22, 2025: 64 Squares, a joint initiative of Hyderabad-based Pravaha Foundation and Chess Startup, MGD1, is working to grow the stature of women’s chess in India. The 2025 cohort features a fellowship grant worth ₹1…
Facilitated by MGD1, this collaboration aims to provide chess students with structured mentorship and expert guidance National, April 16, 2025: Olympiad Gold Medal winning coach GM Srinath Narayanan, who has mentored the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, and more, has joined Chessbrainz as its brand ambassador in a partnership designed to create a more…
India on Sunday made history by clinching their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, after both the men’s and women’s teams emerged victorious in the final round. The men’s team secured a 3.5-0.5 win against Slovenia, while the women’s team triumphed with an identical score against Azerbaijan. Indian men squared…
The Indian men’s team was close to clinching their first-ever gold at the Chess Olympiad after the end of the penultimate round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The Indian Men’s team registered a victory against the USA to continue their undefeated streak. Meanwhile, the women’s team beat China to move to the…
The Indian men’s team has taken a significant step closer to achieving their first-ever victory at the Chess Olympiad after their draw with defending champions Uzbekistan in Round 9 of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Meanwhile, the women’s team of India secured a draw against the USA but dropped from the top position…
It was a day of mixed results for India in Round 8 of the 45th Chess Olympiad currently underway in Budapest, Hungary. The Indian men’s team continued impressive form, defeating Asian Games champions Iran, maintaining their winning streak. However, the women’s team suffered their first setback, losing to Poland. Indian men’s team’s impressive winning streak…
