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Shankhadeep Maity wins ₹4,50,000 at 17th KIIT International Chess Festival Cat-B

27/05/2026 -

Shankhadeep Maity scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 17th KIIT International Chess Festival 2026 (Category 'B' Below-1900). Shankhadeep finished a clear point ahead of 10 players who scored 7.5/9 points. Samarth Jain and Satyam Sarbajit Mishra secured 2nd and 3rd place according to tiebreak scores. Shankhadeep's performance was rewarded with ₹4,50,000 and 58.8 rating points. The tournament was organised by KIIT on their campus from 23rd May to 26th May. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

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Norway Chess 2026: Alireza scores 2 classical wins in a row, Divya stuns Humpy

27/05/2026 -

Alireza Firouzja scored his 2nd classical win in a row to gain a 3.5-point lead over the field. In the 2nd round of Norway Chess 2026, he defeated R Praggnanandhaa in the classical game. Apart from this game, all other games ended in a draw in classical time control, and the results came in an Armageddon game. Magnus Carlsen defeated Vincent Keymer, and the World Champion D Gukesh suffered a loss against Wesley So. In the Women's section, Bibisara maintained her lead after defeating Zhu Jiner in Armageddon, while Divya scored her 2nd consecutive Armageddon win. The 3rd round will start on 27th May at 5:30CEST/8:30 PM IST. Photo: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess

Software Engineering Volunteer | Help Build the Future of Indian Chess

27/05/2026 -

HelpChess Foundation, the NGO initiative by ChessBase India, is looking for Software Engineering Volunteers to help build technology that supports chess players across India. HelpChess has raised significant funds and supported players through scholarships, sponsorships, travel, coaching, and training support.

11-year-old Advik Agrawal secures first International Master norm

27/05/2026 -

11-year-old Advik Amit Agrawal delivered a stunning performance at the Baku Open. He secured his first IM norm, crossed 2400 Elo, and gained over 100 rating points in the tournament. What makes his journey even more special is the way he approaches the game with calmness, curiosity, and a strong desire to keep improving. We spoke to Advik, his coach, and his father to understand the story behind his impressive performance at the Baku Open. Read the article to know more. Photo: Amit Agrawal

Norway Chess 2026: Injured Alireza Firouzja Stuns Magnus Carlsen; Indian Trio Win in Armageddon

26/05/2026 -

Norway Chess 2026 starts with a bang! Injured Alireza Firouzja defeated Magnus Carlsen to start the tournament on a high note. On the 1st day, there were 2 decisive results in the standard format, including both the Men's and Women's sections. Bibisara defeated Koneru Humpy to start her campaign. It was a wonderful day for other Indian players as Gukesh scored a win over Vincent Keymer in Armageddon, Praggnanandhaa defeated Wesley So, and Divya Deshmukh won against the reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun in Armageddon. Photos: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess

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26/05/2026 -

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12-Year-Old Sairam Bala M wins 5th ICC Rapid Rating 2026

26/05/2026 -

Sairam Bala M scored an unbeaten 8/9 points to win the 5th ICC International FIDE Rapid Rating 2026. Five players, including Sairam Bala M, Aakash G, Nandish V S, Nigash G, and Manigandan S S, scored 8/9 points to finish in 1st to 5th places, respectively, according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by the Indian Chess Consortium on 26th April, with a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000. The top 3 prizes were ₹25,000, ₹20,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photos: G.G.Sathiesh

From 2 Boards to the World Stage: How Two Cousins Built a Rural Chess Movement

26/05/2026 -

In the quiet carpet-belt region of Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, where chess once barely existed, two cousins, Ankit and Prabhat, sat down with a few children and two simple plastic boards, and an unlikely chess movement began. Not with funding, not with infrastructure, not with a professional chess background, just pure intent. There was no master plan, no vision of success, only a quiet decision to do something meaningful with whatever they had. A few years later, girls from those same villages would sit across international players at the FIDE World School Team Championship in Almaty. Read this amazing story!!

The entertaining Press Conference of Norway Chess 2026

25/05/2026 -

"Hunger will come when I see the meal," remarked Magnus Carlsen, perfectly capturing the spirit of the players gathered for the Norway Chess 2026 press conference. With the World Champion Gukesh acknowledging the "pressure of not wanting to lose" the opening remarks revealed the deep psychological battle underlying the moves on the board. As the pairings set up a mouth-watering first round - including Alireza Firouzja against Carlsen and Ju Wenjun and Divya Deshmukh. Get to know what transpired at the press conference.

Vincent Keymer wins Super Chess Classic Romania 2026

24/05/2026 -

Vincent Keymer defeated Jorden van Foreest in the final round of the Super Chess Classic 2026 to win the title. This was Vincent's first year as a full-tour player in the Grand Chess Tour, and this one was his first event. Vincent Keymer scored 6/9 after suffering a loss in the 7th round against Javokhir Sindarov. Fabiano Caruana scored 5.5/9 to claim second place. Javokhir Sindarov and Wesley So scored 5/9 to finish in 3rd and 4th place. Vincent takes home 100,000 dollars + 31,000 dollars of bonuses, 13 Grand Chess Tour points, and a 7.8 elo Rating. With this, he is World No. 6 in the live ratings now. Photo: Lennart Ootes

The story of how 12-year-old Aarav Sarbalia scored his maiden IM norm

24/05/2026 -

12-year-old Bangalore talent Aarav Sarbalia achieved his maiden IM norm in Munich, Germany. Coached by GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Aarav defeated three high-rated FMs and held a couple of GMs to a draw. Currently holding a live rating between 2315 and 2320, this rising star and content creator is now setting his sights on the 2400 Elo mark and the IM title followed by GM title. We take an inside look at his journey, from his Sicilian Najdorf preparation to his unique home training setup featuring ten magnetic boards.

IM Goutham Krishna scores a perfect 9/9 at Future Chess Academy's Rapid Rating 2026

23/05/2026 -

IM Goutham Krishna H scored a perfect 9/9 to win the Future Chess Academy's FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026. Goutham started the event as the top-seeded and finished it in style with a perfect performance. 5 players scored 8/9 to secure 2nd to 6th places respectively, Arush A and Girinath P.D.S. had better tiebreak scores to claim 2nd and 3rd places. The tournament was organised by Future Chess Academy at Paramekkavu Vidyamandir, Thrissur, on 19th April 2026. The total prize fund was ₹4,01,000 with top 3 prizes of ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 respectively. Photos: FA Vipin Vijayan

Who is going to win Super Chess Classic Romania 2026?

23/05/2026 -

The games are getting tense at the Super Chess Classic 2026. In the penultimate round, Javokhir Sindarov defeated Jorden van Foreest, and Bogdan Daniel Deac won against Anish Giri. After 8 rounds of play, Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer are still leading the pack with 5/8 points, while Javokhir Sindarov, Wesley So, and Jorden van Foreest are chasing the leaders with 4.5/8 points. The battle for first place is completely on. Who are you rooting for? The Final round will start on 23rd May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

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

23/05/2026 -

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.

Spirit vs. Circumstance: The Impact of Firouzja’s Mid-Tournament Withdrawal

22/05/2026 -

Alireza Firouzja's fighting spirit was absolutely commendable at the Super Chess Classic 2026. He injured himself after his game against Anish Giri in round 3. But he played his rounds 4 and 5 from the bed against Caruana and Sindarov. After the 5th round, Firouzja made the tough call of withdrawing from the tournament. While his pulling out from the event is completely understandable, it has left the remaining players in such a situation that there are no good options left. Read this article and let us know what your thoughts are about this situation.

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