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Arpan Das clinches 1st AFCA Rating Open 2024

21/07/2024 -

Arpan Das scored 8/9 to win 1st AFCA Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Five players - IM Srijit Paul, Sudhanshu Ranjan, Naitik R Mehta, Daksh Goyal and Arshpreet Singh scored 7.5/10 each. They were placed second to sixth respectively according to tie-breaks. Arpan defeated both runners-up which included the top seed and only IM taking part in the event. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹700000. The top three prizes were ₹71000, ₹51000 and ₹35000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized by All Faridabad Chess Association at DPSG School in Faridabad, Haryana from 26th to 30th June 2024. This was Arpan's first tournament victory of the year. Photo: Neetu Agarwal

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57th Biel GMT R5: Praggnanandhaa beats Shankland to keep his chances

21/07/2024 -

GM R Praggnanandhaa ended his Classical win drought as he defeated GM Sam Shankland (USA) in Round 5 of 57th Biel Chess Festival GMT Masters 2024. It was the World no.8's first Classical win of the event. This crucial four point kept him in contention. He still needs to make a top four finish to advance to the Final stage. GM R Vaishali missed a win against GM Salem Saleh (UAE) in the Challengers. She has advanced to the next stage irrespective of the Blitz outcome. GM Leon Luke Mendonca scored an emphatic victory over GM Alxander Moiseenko (UKR) to maintain his sole lead 5.5/6. GM Aryan Chopra is in pursuit at 5/6 after winning against GM Yahli Sokolovsky (ISR). Blitz Round 1 for GMT and MTO starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

Pro Chess Training launches its first video course - Surya Ganguly on Avoiding Blunders

21/07/2024 -

He has been the second of Vishy Anand for 3 World Championship Matches - all 3 of them Vishy won. He was the second of Alexei Shirov. Recently, at the Candidates 2024, he was the trainer of Vidit Gujrathi. The credentials of Surya Ganguly as a chess trainer are simply top notch! This is the reason why whenever he does something instructive, it is important for the chess world to take a note of it. On the International Chess Day, Surya Ganguly has come up with a course on Pro Chess Training on how to avoid blunders. There is a special offer within the article and the first 100 buyers get an online session with Surya.

How Chess Inspired My Startup

20/07/2024 -

On the occasion of International Chess Day, Rasika Ratnaparkhi shares a personal story that reveals the power of chess beyond the board. During her last year in college, she was given the daunting project of starting her own business. When the whole class was confused about the idea, she found clarity by drawing parallels between chess and entrepreneurship. This unexpected fusion of chess principles with entrepreneurship guided her through every challenge. This project transformed her perspective, making her believe in 'Chess as a Lifestyle.' From forming a team of 'pieces' to strategizing every move, chess was not just a game but a guiding philosophy that shaped her approach to business and beyond. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

Srijit Paul dominates 1st Guwahati Smart City Rating Open 2024

20/07/2024 -

IM Srijit Paul scored an unbeaten 9/10 to win 1st Guwahati Smart City Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Shrayan Majumder and Arpan Das scored 8.5/10 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. All podium finishers faced each other. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹70000, ₹50000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized by All Assam Chess Association at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Sarusajai in Guwahati, Assam from 2nd to 7th July 2024. This was Srijit's first tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Northeast Chess India

57th Biel MTO R5: Leon Luke Mendonca gains sole lead

20/07/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca defeated GM Ori Kobo (ISR) to emerge sole leader at 57th Biel Chess Festival MTO 2024. He is at 4.5/5. Eight players are trailing him by a half point. GM Aryan Chopra, GM Krishnan Sasikiran and GM Koustav Chatterjee drew their respective games against GM Rinat Jumabayev (KAZ), IM Mukhiddin Madaminov (UZB) and GM Alexander Moiseenko (UKR). GM Harsha Bharathakoti defeated IM Timothe Razafindratsima (FRA) to join the three Indians at 4/5 each. GM R Vaishali drew with GM Marc` Andria Maurizzi (FRA) in GMT Challengers. She is now World no.9 among Women in the live ratings. GMT Round 5 and MTO Round 6 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

A chess prodigy to watch out for - David Lacan-Rus from France

20/07/2024 -

In the realm of chess, talent often reveals itself early, and for David Lacan-Rus, it was ignited at the tender age of seven. Introduced to the game by his father, Marius Voinéa, David quickly immersed himself in the strategic complexities and competitive allure of chess. With numerous awards already under his belt, including victories against seasoned Grandmasters and prestigious titles like the U-10 World Championship, David's story is one of exceptional promise and relentless pursuit of excellence in the world of chess. Born in 2012, he is just 12 years old and already has an Elo of 2232, FM title and an IM norm! 

What does chess mean to you?

20/07/2024 -

20th of July is celebrated across the world as the international chess day. And this is the 100th chess day and the 100th anniversary of the International Chess Federation - FIDE. On this wonderful day, Sagar Shah shares with us as to what chess means to him. He tells us about how in the journey of 24 years of chess being part of his life, it has meant different things at different junctures. At the end of the article is a google form, where you can submit your story of what chess means to you. The best ones will be published on ChessBase India.

A revolutionary Chess Academy - The Hatsun Chess Academy

19/07/2024 -

70 kilometres away from the Madurai airport is a place named Thiruthangal. It is home to the Hatsun Chess Academy - a one-of-its-kind residential chess academy. Supported by the CSR activities of the Hatsun Agro Products Pvt. Ltd, one of India's biggest dairy related companies, and powered by the vision of GM Vishnu Prasanna and his team, this is sure to create new champions in the country. IM Sagar Shah visited the Hatsun Chess Academy for 2 days and share his insights in this article. 

G Nigash and Keerti Shree Reddy become Tamil Nadu State Junior Open and Girls 2024 Champions

19/07/2024 -

G Nigash scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 52nd Tamil Nadu State Junior Under-19 Open Rating Championship 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. V Tarun and S Rohith scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. WFM Keerti Shree Reddy and Sindhusree K scored 7.5/9 each in 37th Tamil Nadu State Junior Under-19 Girls. Keerti won due to better tie-breaks, Sindhusree secured second place. V C Nivedita finished third scoring 7/9. The total cash prize fund of the tournament was ₹60000. The top three prizes were ₹7000 + trophy, ₹5000 and ₹4000 each. The five-day rating tournament was organized by Krishnagiri District Chess Association at Mathakondapalli Model School in Hosur, Tamil Nadu from 26th to 30th June 2024. This is Nigash and Keerti's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photos: IA R Anantharam

57th Biel GMT R3: Vaishali scores a hat-trick to emerge sole leader

19/07/2024 -

R Vaishali scored a hat-trick of wins to emerge sole leader at 57th Biel Chess Festival GMT Challengers 2024. Her third round win was a bit bumpy one. Before gaining a decisive advantage, her opponent, Ihor Samunenkov (UKR) had an opportunity to gain winning chances himself. The teenager missed his opportunity and Vaishali soon seized hers. Vaishali is now the sole leader having 17/26. She is now 2.5 points ahead of Salem Saleh (UAE) 15.5/26. R Praggnanandhaa drew with the Armania no.1 - Haik Martirosyan. GM Krishnan Sasikiran and GM Koustav Chatterjee drew their respective games. They are joined by GM Aryan Chopra and GM Leon Luke Mendonca in a nine-way lead 3.5/4 in the MTO. GMT Round 4 and MTO Round 5 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

Vaibhav Suri victorious at 2nd RCMIC Rotachess Rapid Rating Open 2024

18/07/2024 -

Four players - GM Vaibhav Suri, GM Pranesh M, IM Ilamparthi A R and FM Ram Aravind L N scored 8/9 each at 2nd RCMIC Rotachess Rapid Rating Open 2024. Vaibhav became champion due to better tie-break score. The remaining three were placed second to fourth according to tie-breaks. Top three remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹600000. The top three prizes were ₹80000, ₹50000 and ₹40000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized by YMCA Madras Physical Activities Committee, Rotary Club of Madras Industrial City and T Nagar Chess Academy at YMCA Royapettah in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 23rd June 2024. Check out a huge report of the tournament with lots of photos, games, videos and few interviews. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Akshay Anand wins Sushma and Dormak Rating Open 2024

18/07/2024 -

Akshay Anand and Dinesh Kumar Jaganathan scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at Sushma and Dormak Rating Open 2024. Akshay won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Dinesh was placed. Five players - Prithvi Sharma, Vedant Garg, Harish Sharma, Uddipan Roy and Pradeep Tiwari scored 7.5/9 each. They secured third to seventh respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹70000, ₹50000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized by Chandigarh Chess Academy at Dev Samaj College of Education in Chandigarh from 28th June to 2nd July 2024. This was Akshay's first tournament triumph of the year. Photo: SNA Naveen Bansal

57th Biel GMT R2: Vaishali decimates Donchenko

18/07/2024 -

R Vaishali scored a sensational victory over Alexander Donchenko in Round 2 of 57th Biel Chess Festival GMT Challengers 2024. She made a beautiful rook sacrifice on her opponent's kingside. It was quite difficult for the Germany no.5 to find a correct defense. He could not manage to find one and lost the game. Vaishali is at second place 13/22, one point behind the sole leader Salem Saleh (UAE). R Praggnanandhaa drew with two-time Biel GMT winner - Liem Le Quang (VIE). GM Koustav Chatterjee and GM Krishnan Sasikiran won their respective games to maintain their perfect score 3/3 in the MTO. GMT Round 3 and MTO Round 4 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

1st ChessBase India Chess Festival in Hyderabad on International Chess Day - 20th July

17/07/2024 -

This International Chess Day, ChessBase India is organizing a special chess event in Hyderabad! We are organizing a Blitz tournament and a problem solving contest on the day in which FIDE, the apex organization of Chess worldwide, turns 100 years old. With a minimal entry fee of Rs. 300 and Rs. 30,000 worth of prizes, this event is a must-play for all those who are interested in chess and live in Hyderabad or nearby! There's something for everyone - for the people accompanying the players, there is a special tricky trivia contest! Read all about the event in this article. Photo: Tournament regulations

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