For long, Chess has been perceived as the game of select intellectuals. While India did have its share of challengers, Viswanathan Anand well and truly transformed the landscape in the country. And ...

FIDE has introduced a revamped Circuit with a new two-year format from 2026. The changes include stricter balance rules and a ...

Back in February, the all-time chess great Magnus Carlsen appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to talk about his love of the game—as well as the high-pitched moments of chess-world drama, like his ...

Is it Gukesh, Pragg, or Arjun Erigaisi? Explore how India transitioned from one legend to a powerhouse of Grandmasters.

Magnus Carlsen's round-nine loss to Arjun Erigaisi was not an isolated outburst. It was the visible release of pressure that had been building for hours in one of the most unforgiving formats in sport ...

At a time when Indian chess is reaching new heights, the Sports Ministry has dropped a bombshell by eliminating a key reward system as part of sweeping changes to its cash prize policy for athletes.