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R Praggnanandhaa becomes junior world no.1 in FIDE rankings

Praggnanandhaa is currently ranked 13 in the overall senior rankings and second among the Indian players behind the...

Deepanshu Jain3 Feb 2024 8:54 AM GMT

Divya Deshmukh calls out sexism and misogyny in chess

International Master Divya Deshmukh took to social media to call out sexism in women's chess. It sparked reactions from...

The Bridge Desk30 Jan 2024 5:45 AM GMT

FIDE changes Candidates 2026 qualification rule, no direct spot for...

From the 2026 edition onwards, the runner-up of the World Championship will no longer be eligible for a direct...

The Bridge Desk28 Jan 2024 2:21 PM GMT

FIDE announces first-ever Chess World Cup for youngsters

FIDE will organize the first-ever Chess World Cup for U-8, 10, and 12 categories in Batumi, Georgia.

The Bridge Desk5 Jan 2024 4:29 PM GMT

Koneru Humpy becomes fifth Indian to qualify for Candidates 2024

Humpy, ranked second as of January 1 on world rating list, made it to the Candidates with the top-ranked Chinese Hou...

The Bridge Desk1 Jan 2024 6:22 AM GMT

D Gukesh secures Candidates spot, becomes third Indian to qualify

For the first time in history, three Indians- R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Vidit Gujrathi will feature in the FIDE...

The Bridge Desk30 Dec 2023 4:15 PM GMT

World Rapid Chess C'ship: Koneru Humpy wins silver, Vidit finishes...

Koneru Humpy won her third medal at the World Rapid Chess Championship, while Vidit Gujrathi finished fourth in the open...

The Bridge Desk29 Dec 2023 6:18 AM GMT

Indian Chess players robbed in Spain during Chess tournament

Multiple Indian chess players lost valuables and money in a robbery incident during Sunway Sitges International Chess...

The Bridge Desk25 Dec 2023 3:15 PM GMT

D Gukesh wins Chennai Grand Masters title, improves chances for...

D Gukesh edged his compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to win the title of Chennai Grandmasters and improve his chances for the...

The Bridge Desk21 Dec 2023 3:59 PM GMT

Revolutionising and reinventing grassroots sports with SFA...

Day 8 saw Chess competitions kick off and thrilling conclusions of shooting, volleyball and judo competitions

The Bridge Desk4 Dec 2023 6:24 AM GMT

R Vaishali becomes third women grandmaster of India

R Vaishali crossed 2500 rating points to become third women Grandmaster of India after fulfilling all the requirements.

The Bridge Desk2 Dec 2023 6:23 AM GMT

D Harika loses in final of Julius Baer Women's Speed Chess...

Indian grandmaster D Harika endured a defeat against Chinese GM Hou Yifan in the final of Julius Baer Women's Speed...

The Bridge Desk23 Nov 2023 12:32 PM GMT

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