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Unbeaten and Unstoppable: Madhvendra Pratap Sharma Wins 360 One Junior Masters 2026

20/06/2026 -

Young Prodigy from Madhya Pradesh, FM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win the 360 One Junior Masters Chess Tournament 2026. Madhvendra started the event with a perfect 6/6 and gained a full point lead over the field. In the next 3 rounds, he made 2 solid draws and clinched the title. Ayyappan Balanandan scored 7.5/9 to secure 2nd place. 3 players scored 7/9, and Amanlal A secured the 3rd place on better tiebreak score. Photos: Tushar Damor

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Aakash K P Wins 1st Sooriya Chess Academy Open FIDE Rating 2026

20/06/2026 -

Tamil Nadu's Aakash K P emerged champion of the Sooriya Chess Academy 1st International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament 2026. Aakash scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 points to claim the championship. International Master Girinath P D S of Telangana secured the second place with 7.5/9 due to tiebreak scores. Praneeshwar Madhavan of Tamil Nadu secured third place with a score of 7/9 points. The tournament was organized by Sooriya Chess Academy from 3rd to 7th June 2026. Photos: J.G.Nivedhitha

Dragon Chilling Wins FIDE World Team Rapid 2026; Team MGD1 Claims Silver

20/06/2026 -

Team Dragon Chilling is the champion of the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship 2026. The last day delivered high-stakes drama and action over the board. The champions were not clear till the last round. Still, ultimately, it was the powerhouse Chinese Team Dragon Chilling that clinched the championship title on tiebreaks, with India's MGD1 securing a phenomenal second-place finish, and Hexamind taking third. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

Chola Chess GM & IM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 Begins in Chennai

19/06/2026 -

Chola Chess is back with its International Round Robin events! After the successful completion of the 1st Chola Chess Grandmaster Norm Round Robin tournament in February. This time, Chola Chess is organising IM and GM round robin events under the same roof. Talented youngsters and experienced veterans will face each other from 20th June to 28th June. On the 19th June, the lots were drawn, and the technical meeting happened at the venue. Check out a glimpse of it. Photo: Devansh Singh

GM Iniyan Dominates 360 One Masters 2026, Walks Away with ₹8 Lakhs

19/06/2026 -

Top Seed Iniyan Panneerselvam scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win the 360 One Masters Chess Tournament 2026. Iniyan entered the last round with a full point lead over the field, and he drew his final round against Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy. Iniyan delivered a performance rating of 2699 and also increased 12.4 rating points. Boris Savchenko drew his last game to finish in 2nd place. The top 3 prizes were ₹8,00,000, ₹6,50,000, and ₹5,00,000 along with trophies. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

World Youth Chess Championship 2026: Perfect 4/4 for India's Goutham and Pratitee

19/06/2026 -

After 4 Rounds at the World Youth Chess Championship 2026, India's IM Goutham Krishna H and WFM Pratitee Bordoloi are leading in their respective groups with a perfect 4/4. In the U-16 Open section, IM Goutham Krishna H defeated FM Nikita Nechitaylo in the 4th round. This win helped Goutham to gain the sole lead in his group. WFM Pratitee defeated Klara Szczotka of Poland to gain the joint lead. Shaunak Badole is on 3.5/4 in the U-14 Open section. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

World Team Rapid 2026 Day 2: Arjun Erigaisi Stuns Magnus Carlsen as MGD1 Closes Gap

19/06/2026 -

Day 2 of the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship 2026 witnessed a massive leaderboard shake-up. The only thing that remained the same was Dragon Chilling at the top!! World number one Magnus Carlsen suffered back-to-back shock defeats, first falling to India's Arjun Erigaisi, followed by Armenia's Shant Sargissian. While Carlsen's WR Chess slipped down the standings, the defending champions Team MGD1 executed a massive late-day surge to pull within just one point of the tournament leaders, Dragon Chilling. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

World Team Rapid 2026 Day 1: Kazchess and Dragon Chilling lead a day of Wild Upsets

18/06/2026 -

The FIDE World Team Rapid Chess Championship 2026 opened with thrilling action and major upsets at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong. Out of all the competing powerhouses, only Kazchess and Dragon Chilling survived Day 1 undefeated, leading the pack with a perfect 8/8 match points after four intense rounds. Viswanathan Anand had a grueling test of resilience, narrowly escaping a completely lost position against prodigy Ilamparthi to salvage a vital draw after his team. Photos: Michal Walusza/FIDE

Iniyan & Madhvendra Eye Titles at 360 One Global Chess Festival

18/06/2026 -

With just 1 round to go at the 360 One Global Chess Festival, Iniyan Panneerselvam is currently leading with a full point over Boris Savchenko. Iniyan is on 7/8, while Savchenko is on 6/8. If Iniyan manages to draw the last round, he will be crowned the Champion. In Junior Masters, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is on 7.5/8 points, keeping his 1-point lead, and a last-round draw will be enough to clinch the title. In the challengers, the tournament is still wide open, and an exciting finish is expected on the final day. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

Eight Square Chess Academy to Host 2nd FIDE Rating Below 1650 Tournament in Chennai

18/06/2026 -

Eight Square Chess Academy prepares to host its 2nd International FIDE-rated (Below 1650) Chess Tournament 2026. Scheduled from July 3rd to July 5th, 2026, this three-day event features a massive total prize pool of over ₹5,00,000. Moving away from traditional prize structures, the tournament stands out by featuring prizes including 9 LED TVs and 3 Laptops alongside cash payouts. The entire action will unfold at the Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

World Youth Chess Championship 2026 Kicks Off: 7 Indians Start Perfect

17/06/2026 -

The FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 kicks off at the magnificent Pala Dean Martin Congress Center in Montesilvano, Italy, bringing together hundreds of talented young players from around the globe for one of the most prestigious events on the international youth chess calendar. The tournament started on 15th June with A total of 758 players from 83 countries participating in Montesilvano to compete for the World Title. There are 6 separate categories, including U-14, U-16, and U-18 Open and Girls. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

Can Anyone Stop Him? Iniyan Closes In On 360 One Chess Masters Title

17/06/2026 -

If there is one player to look out for at the 360 One Global Chess Festival 2026, it's Iniyan Panneerselvam. Iniyan scored another win in the 7th round and is currently leading the tournament with 1.5 points. Iniyan defeated IM Aakash Dalvi to reach 6.5/7, while 5 players are trailing on 5/7 points. In the Challengers, Viresh Sharnarthi leads with 6.5/7, while in Junior Masters, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma leads with 6.5/7. With 2 rounds to go, the Masters looks one-sided, while the other 2 groups can witness a close fight for the title. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

Barath Kalyan M Dominates 3rd Eight Square Academy's Rapid Rating 2026

17/06/2026 -

CM Barath Kalyan M scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 3rd Eight Square Chess Academy's Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Pranav K P, Kolla Bhaavan, Kaushik S, and IM Dhulipalla Bala Chandra Prasad scored 8/9 points to finish in 2nd to 5th places according to tiebreak scores. Eight Square Chess Academy organised the Tournament at the Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 24th May, 2026. The event featured a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000, with 6 Tablets and 10 Smartwatches. Photos: IA Arasu B

Soham Kamotra drew against Iniyan to stop his Winning Streak at 360 One Global Chess Masters

16/06/2026 -

M Soham Kamotra holds GM Iniyan P to a draw in the 6th round of the 360 One Masters Chess Tournament. Speaking after the game, Soham revealed that he went out of his preparation early and played 6.Nc3, a move he felt created problems for him later in the opening. He believed he was worse from the start and even thought he might be losing at certain stages of the game. Iniyan is still leading the event after this draw. In Junior's, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is on a perfect 6/6. Photos: Tushar Damor/ ChessBase India

Test your skills with positions from the Chola Chess camp: 3rd Edition

16/06/2026 -

Chola Chess is building a dedicated space for India's strong chess players to train and improve. It is led by R. B. Ramesh and Aarthie Ramaswamy and supported by a committed team. With consistent camps and serious training, it has already impacted over 1300 players across the country. In this third edition of the series, we bring you another set of instructive positions discussed during a Chola Chess camp. Take your time, calculate deeply, and see how many you can solve.

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