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Sammed Jaykumar Shete wins 2nd Pune International Speed Festival Rapid 2026, Akshay Borgaonkar shines in blitz

04/06/2026 -

Sammed Jaykumar Shete scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 2nd Pune International Speed Festival Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026, organised by 8x8 Chess Academy. Iyer Arvind, Kashish Manoj Jain, Viresh Sharnarthi, and Srijit Paul scored 8/9 points to secure 2nd to 5th places according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by FI Shashikant Maktedar along with the dedicated 8x8 Chess Academy team. The total prize fund of the Rapid event was ₹2,50,000, with top 3 prizes of 31000, ₹25,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photo: FI Shashikant Maktedar

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FIDE Rating list June 2026: Arjun holds on as India's only top-10 player in Open category

04/06/2026 -

In the June 2026 FIDE rating list, Arjun Erigaisi remains the only Indian in the world top 10, while thirteen Indians feature in the Open top 100. In the women's section, eight Indians are ranked among the world's top 100 players. Shubhi Gupta's rise to World No. 32 following her strong showing at the Munich Chess Festival is among the highlights for Indian chess. India continues to hold the No. 2 position in the Open, Women's, and Mixed federation standings. Photo: Peter Doggers

The man who brought Chess, Business and Government together in Poland - Lukasz Turlej

04/06/2026 -

In the heart of Warsaw, following the conclusion of a star-studded super tournament Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 which is part of the Grand Chess Tour, we sat down with Lukasz Turlej, the Secretary General of FIDE and a pivotal figure in the Polish chess. From organizing major championships on short notice to building a bridge between the sport and the world of business and government, Lukasz has been at the forefront of a booming chess culture in Poland. We speak to him about varied subjects in this interview and try to understand his vision for chess.

COB Revival - Prakhar, Joel, Vivek & Samay Qualifies to Semifinals

03/06/2026 -

The Comedians On Board (COB) Revival has moved into the knockout stage after a dramatic shift in momentum. Day 1 leaders Prakhar and Joel faced a tough second day, while Super PogChamps winner Samay Raina rose to the occasion as always to turn the tables. Samay not only defeated Trace in the final round of the round-robin stage but also clinched their Armageddon tiebreaker with the Black pieces. Meanwhile, Vivek Desai remained unbeaten on Day 2, comfortably securing his spot in the semifinals. Photos : IA/NI Vivek Sohani

Double Trouble for Magnus! Praggnanandhaa Defeats World No.1 Twice at Norway Chess 2026

03/06/2026 -

R Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second consecutive time at Norway Chess 2026. Praggnanandhaa won against Magnus in the 4th round with white pieces, and he defeated Magnus with the black pieces in the 8th round. It was an intense battle where Praggnanandhaa kept Magnus under pressure and finally under time pressure, Magnus made a crucial mistake and lost the game. With 2 rounds to go, Wesley is still leading the field while Pragg is in 3rd place. Photo: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess

Boris Savchenko Wins KIIT International Chess 2026; Aronyak Ghosh Finishes 3rd

03/06/2026 -

GM Boris Savchenko scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 17th KIIT International Chess Festival 2026 (Category 'A' 1900 & Above). Aleksandrov Aleksej, Aronyak Ghosh, Mayank Chakraborty, and Nguyen Duc Hoa scored 8/10 points to finish in 2nd to 5th places according to the tiebreak scores. KIIT festival had India's largest ever prize fund of 1.31 Crores across all 3 categories. In category A, the prize fund was ₹51,00,000 with the top 3 prizes of ₹7,50,000, ₹6,00,000, and ₹4,00,000 along with trophies. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

50 years in chess - Bharat Singh Chauhan

03/06/2026 -

If you visit a tournament where Bharat Singh Chauhan is an organizer or part of the core team, more often than not, you will see him playing blitz against young talents, fellow organizers or just about anyone he finds. This stems from his deep love for the game. From a competitive state champion to the Chairman of the FIDE Advisory Board, the journey of Bharat Singh Chauhan has been quite an important one for Indian chess. Read the article to know more.

From Anand-Carlsen 2013 to BT Chess Mastery: The Hariharan S Pillai Story

03/06/2026 -

If you were around the Indian chess scene back in 2013, you remember it as the year the landscape shifted forever. Chennai was hosting the iconic Anand-Carlsen World Championship Match. It was a chaotic, historic time. Behind the scenes, making sure journalists got their credentials and the Carlsen camp had seamless logistics, was a young man named Hariharan S Pillai. Read the story of Hariharan.

The Big Chess Camp reaches Bhadohi District in Uttar Pradesh

02/06/2026 -

A 2-day Big Chess Summer Camp was organized at Rajpoot Dhaba in Bhadohi on 27-28 May 2026. The consistent efforts of Shreejan Learning Hub Foundation have significantly contributed to the growth of chess activities in the district. Bhadohi recently gained attention after its Duolingo Dreamers team represented India at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship 2026 (Asian Continental Stage) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The camp was jointly organized by Shreejan Learning Hub and Teach Chess India, an initiative of ChessBase India, to introduce more children to chess and strengthen the skills of existing players.

The Big Chess Summer Camp 2026 through pictures

02/06/2026 -

The Big Chess Summer Camp 2026 concluded on 24th May after seven memorable days at Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai. A total of 671 participants visited the camp, making it one of the most vibrant editions yet. The camp created countless special moments for everyone who was a part of it. We welcomed special guests, witnessed inspiring stories, saw new friendships being formed, and watched players of all ages come together through their love for chess. Take a look back at some of our favourite moments from the week through pictures.

Samosas, Skewers and Shattered Kings: Joel and Prakhar Dominate COB Revival Day 1

02/06/2026 -

The return of Comedians on Board – COB Revival kicked off with absolute madness on Day 1. Moving away from massive 32 player elimination formats of the lockdown era, this edition gathers 8 battle-hardened Indian Comedian Chess Players for a intense round robin tournament held over the board for the qualification into the Knockouts. The tournament is held over four days at Habitat, Mumbai where audience can join in to witness live commentary sitting in front of casters, meet and greet sessions and much more. The event is produced by Nodwin Gaming and Sponsored by Airlearn. The top 4 players from the group stage will advance to knockout semifinals. The time control for the event is 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move 1. Photos: IA/NI Vivek Sohani

35 Golds, 91 Medals! Team India Absolute Champions at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026

02/06/2026 -

Indian players showed their dominance at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026, conducted at Hotel Citrus, Kalutara, Sri Lanka, from 17th to 25th May 2026. GM Mitrabha Guha scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 points to win the Open section, and Srihari L R secured 3rd place. Indian players secured a total of 12 Golds in the standard format, 11 Golds in Rapid, and 12 Golds in Blitz across all categories. Medal Tally didn't stop at Golds, as Team India grabbed 91 Medals across all formats and categories. Check out our Champs and their achievements. Photos: Navod De Silva Photography

Praggnanandhaa’s Genius Exchange Sacrifice Outclasses Alireza Firouzja at Norway Chess 2026

02/06/2026 -

R Praggnanandhaa defeated Alireza Firouzja in the 7th round of Norway Chess 2026. After this win in the classical format, Praggnanandhaa climbed up to joint 3rd place with Vincent and Carlsen, and with 3 rounds to go, it can be anyone's tournament to win. World Champion D Gukesh defeated the tournament leader Wesley So in an Armageddon game, but Wesley is still in a big lead. In the Women's section, Bibisara Assaubayeva is leading the field after winning against Zhu Jiner. Divya Deshmukh won her game against Koneru Humpy in Armageddon. Photo: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess

Inside the Solver's Mind: Bringing the Joy of Solving Chess Compositions to Everyone

01/06/2026 -

In a bid to promote the culture of chess solving in the country, we at ChessBase India have been organising regular solving contests across India. Yet one challenge has become increasingly apparent: many enthusiasts are eager to solve, but few have had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of chess composition and the techniques that experienced solvers employ. Before we can build a thriving solving culture, this knowledge must become more widely accessible. It is with this goal in mind that we are launching Inside The Solver's Mind — an online learning programme designed to bring the joy and art of solving chess compositions to everyone. In this article, we take a closer look at the initiative and what participants can expect from it.

Carlsen Defeats Firouzja While Wesley So Hijacks the Lead in Norway

01/06/2026 -

In the 6th round of Norway Chess 2026, there were 3 decisive results in the classical format, where Wesley So defeated R Praggnanandhaa to gain the sole lead. Magnus Carlsen bounced back and scored a win over Alireza Firouzja, and World Champion D Gukesh lost against Vincent Keymer. In the Women's section, Divya Deshmukh suffered a loss against Ju Wenjun, while Bibisara and Zhu Jiner secured a win in Armageddon. Photo: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess

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