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Gireman Ja convincingly clinches 12th Johor Rapid and Blitz Rating Open 2025

22/01/2026 -

CM Gireman Ja scored an unbeaten 7.5/8 each to win both 12th Johor Rapid and Blitz Rating Open 2025. He finished a full point ahead in the Rapid and a half point ahead of the rest in the Blitz event. GM Van Huy Nguyen (VIE) and IM Dang Hoang Son (VIE) scored 6.5/8 each to finish second and third respectively in the Rapid. In Blitz, Zhenyu Li (CHN) and IM Arfan Aditya Bagus (INA) claimed second and third place scoring 7/8 each, according to tie-breaks. The top three prizes in Rapid were RM 1200, 800 and 500 each, for Blitz they were, RM 500, 300 and 200 each. These two were Gireman's second and third tournament triumph out of the only ten events he played in 2025. Photo: Johor Chess Association

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88th Tata Steel 2026 R5: Gukesh scores his first win

22/01/2026 -

The World Champion, D Gukesh scored his first win at 88th Tata Steel Masters 2026 in Round 5. He defeated last year's Challengers event winner - Thai Dai Van Nguyen (CZE). Gukesh made a nice exchange sacrifice in the endgame and then he converted his advantage smoothly. FIDE World Cup 2025 winner, Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) scored his second consecutive win of the event to join the lead. The coleaders - Hans Niemann (USA) and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) drew their game against each other. Thus, Hans, Sindarov and Abdusattorov are in a three-way lead 3.5/5 each. Today is the first of three rest days. Round 6 starts tomorrow Friday 23rd January at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Tata Steel Chess

Ganzorig Amartuvshin clear first at Hong Kong International Open 2025, Visakh N R third

22/01/2026 -

IM Ganzorig Amartuvshin (MGL) scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win Hong Kong International Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. GM Xiongjian Peng (CHN) and GM Visakh N R scored 7/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The top three finishers remained undefeated. The top three prizes were HK$ 50000 + trophy, 25000 and 12000 along with a trophy each. The seven-day nine-round Swiss league rating tournament was organized by Hong Kong Chess Federation Limited at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wanchai, Hong Kong from 23rd to 29th December 2025. GM Ilamparthi A R and GM Abhijeet Gupta were the only other Indians to make a top ten finish. They scored 6.5/9 each to be placed fifth and eighth respectively. Photo: FIDE

When India's rising star Pranav Anand faced Magnus Carlsen at the World Blitz Championship

21/01/2026 -

19-year-old Grandmaster Pranav Anand was in superb form at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025. He scored impressive wins against strong players like Amin Bassem, Robert Hovhannisyan, Richard Rapport, and Murzin Volodar. He finished the tournament with a score of 12/19 and performed at a rating of 2739! In the fifth round, he faced Magnus Carlsen, a dream encounter for any young player. He has annotated his game against the World No. 1 in this article. Check out how the exciting battle unfolded. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Jagreet Misra dominates ChessVeda Rapid Rating Open 2025

21/01/2026 -

CM Jagreet Misra scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 1st ChessVeda Rapid Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Five players - FM Rosh Jain, Shreyas, IM Aradhya Garg, CM Aashman Gupta and Harshit Singh scored 8/9 each. They secured second to sixth place respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹230100. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹15000 and ₹11000 along with a trophy each. The two-day nine round Rapid Rating Open tournament  was organized by ChessVeda at Pacific World School in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 27th and 28th December 2025. This was Jagreet's thir overall, first rating tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: Voice of Indian Sport

88th Tata Steel 2026 R4: Hans Niemann sacs his queen

21/01/2026 -

The fourth round of 88th Tata Steel Masters 2026 was an eventful one. Hans Niemann (USA) sacrificed his queen and then brought his king all the way from h8 to e3 to win against Aravindh Chithambaram. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) scored a comfortable win against the Czech Republic no.1, Thai Dai Van Nguyen. FIDE World Cup 2025 winner, Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) scored his first win of the event after three draws. It was against a fellow World Championship Candidate - Matthias Bluebaum (GER). World Champion, D Gukesh and Anish Giri (NED) drew against R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi respectively. Hans and Abdusattorov are currently at 3/4 each. Round 5 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Tata Steel Chess

Akshayakalpa Organic invites you to one of the most unique chess events ever - Checkmate at the farm

20/01/2026 -

Akshayakalpa Organic invites you to one of the most unique chess events ever in Hyderabad - Checkmate at the farm. An experience where young minds meet living soil. Akshayakalpa invites young chess players (U9 & U14 limited to twenty players each category) to a one-of-a-kind tournament set amidst their organic farm in Hyderabad. As children focus, think, and compete, parents can slow down—walk the farm, connect with soil, enjoy wholesome organic food, and soak in nature. Focusing on their vision of organic, healthier and sustainable approach, they have curated this unique event.

Aaryan Varshney perfect at 2nd Bhilwara Rating Open 2025

20/01/2026 -

IM Aaryan Varshney scored a perfect 9/9 to win 2nd Bhilwara Rating Open 2025. He won the tournament with a round to spare and finished a whopping 1.5 points ahead of the field. Ashutosh Banerjee, Saikat Nath, Akshat Negi and Bhavya Kumar Moolchandani scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second to fifth place overall. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹700000, ₹100000 increased since the previous edition . The top three prizes were ₹100000, ₹55000 and ₹31000 along with a trophy each respectively. The six-day nine-round Swiss league rating tournament was organized by District Chess Association Bhilwara at Sri Mahesh Vatika in Bhilwara, Rajasthan from 24th to 29th December 2025. This was Aaryan's 22nd overall and ninth rating tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: Ajay Kumar Gupta / District Chess Association, Bhilwara

88th Tata Steel 2026 R3: Arjun Erigaisi draws against World Champion Gukesh

20/01/2026 -

The third round witnessed only two decisive games at 88th Tata Steel Masters 2026. Arjun Erigaisi drew against the World Champion, D Gukesh. R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram also shared the point against the Czech Republic no.1 - Thai Dai Van Nguyen and World Rapid 2021 champion - Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) respectively. Matthias Bluebaum (GER) and Jorden van Foreest (NED) defeated their fellow compatriots - Vincent Keymer (GER) and Anish Giri (NED) respectively. Five players - Hans Niemann (USA), Jorden, Arjun, Bluebaum and Abdusattorov are at 2/3 each. Round 4 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Tata Steel Chess

Soham Bhattacharyya wins Tata Steel Chess Festival 2026 Rapid Rating Open

19/01/2026 -

Soham Bhattacharyya and Anustoop Biswas scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at the Tata Steel Chess Festival 2026 All India Rapid Rating Open. Soham won the tournament on tie-breaks, Anustoop secured second place. Four players - GM Mitrabha Guha, IM Utsab Chatterjee, WIM Arpita Mukherjee and CM Nikhil M scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third to sixth according to tie-breaks. The two-day nine-round Rapid rating open was organized by Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata, West Bengal on 7th and 8th January 2026. The total prize fund was ₹300000. Top three prizes were ₹50000 + trophy, ₹30000 and ₹20000 each respectively. Soham won the first tournament he played in 2026. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Aaryan Varshney dominates 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial 2026, becomes the 92nd Grandmaster of India

19/01/2026 -

IM Aaryan Varshney became the 92nd Indian to achieve the Grandmaster title on Friday 16th January 2026. Aaryan drew against GM Jegor Lashkin (MDA) in the final round to become the champion and also earn his final GM-norm. The 20-year-old from Delhi scored his first norm at 34th Vasilis Theoridis Kavala Open 2025 in August. He reached 2500 in FIDE Rating list November. Aaryan scored his second GM-norm at 3rd Leonine GM Round-Robin in the same month. Aaryan has won a lot of tournaments throughout his career. Since November 2023, his rating kept climbing up, thanks to his meticulous planning of tournaments. This year India might just get the highest number of GMs in a calendar year and reach 100 GMs. Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia

88th Tata Steel 2026 R2: Sindarov misses big against Giri

19/01/2026 -

R Praggnanandhaa had a rough start at 88th Tata Steel Masters 2026. He lost his second consecutive game. This time against Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB). Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (TUR) had one solitary opportunity against Aravindh Chithambaram. The former could not capitalize on it due to being low on time. World Champion, D Gukesh and World no.5, Arjun Erigaisi drew their respective games against Tata Steel 2021 winner, Jorden van Foreest (NED) and Czech Republic no.1, Thai Dai Van Nguyen. Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) bounced back with a win over the World no.4, Vincent Keymer (GER). Round 3 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Lennart Ootes / Tata Steel Chess

Kaustuv Kundu wins North 24 Parganas Rating Open 2025

18/01/2026 -

IM Kaustuv Kundu, Soumick Bandopadhyay and FM Jaiveer Mahendru scored 8/9 each at North 24 Parganas All India Rating Open 2025. Kaustuv won the tourament due to better tie-breaks, Soumick and Jaiveer secured second and third place respectively. Both Kaustuv and Soumick remained undefeated. The total prize fund combining all three tournaments was ₹600000. The top three prizes were ₹75000 + trophy, ₹50000 and ₹25000 each. The tournament was organized by North 24 Parganas District Chess Association at Eastern Metropolitan Club in Kolkata, West Bengal from 26th to 30th December 2025. This was Kaustuv's eighth overall, seventh rating tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha

88th Tata Steel 2026 R1: Arjun Erigaisi makes a winning start against the defending champion Praggnanandhaa

18/01/2026 -

The first round of 88th Tata Steel Chess started 1.5 hours after the scheduled due to demonstrations taking place outside of the venue. World no.5, Arjun Erigaisi started the event with a win over the defending champion, R Praggnanandhaa. The World no.8 opted for the Albin-Counter Gambit, possibly avoiding to reveal his Candidates preparation. He landed himself in a worse position out of the opening. Arjun had no trouble seizing his advantage and converting it into a win. World Champion, D Gukesh missed a win against FIDE World Cup 2025 winner, Javokhir Sindarov (UZB). The talented Uzbek showed great resiliency by delivering incessant checks forcing his opponent to go wrong and salvage a draw. Round 2 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Prajwal Bhat

Chola Chess invites a foreign Grandmaster for the GM norm tournament in Chennai

17/01/2026 -

Chola Chess is inviting applications from one foreign Grandmaster for the 1st Chola Chess International Grandmasters Norm Round Robin Tournament, to be held from February 3 to 11, 2026, in Chennai, India. The selected player will receive full hospitality, including travel, accommodation, and food, along with an appearance fee. The tournament will be played in classical format over nine rounds with strong opposition. Grandmasters rated 2500+ except for the players from France, Kazakhstan, and India. The current average rating of the field is approximately 2475. Read the article to know more. Photo: Sagar Shah

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