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Mitrabha Guha wins ₹480000 at Kaun Banega Crorepati

22/02/2025 -

GM Mitrabha Guha is the 72nd Grandmaster of India and the inaugural Commonwealth Rapid Gold medalist. He has won a lot of accolades and tournaments. However, his recent one is becoming the first Indian Grandmaster to get into the hot seat in front of the legend, Amitabh Bachchan and participate in the Kaun Banega Crorepati. The globally popular quiz show is an Indian adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Mitrabha talks about his journey in chess, the hardships he has faced, how he overcame them and his next goals. He joins the rare statistic of a GM appearing on an iteration of WWTBAM along with GM James Plaskett and the 13th World Champion - GM Garry Kasparov. Watch the entire episode on demand at SonyLiv website or app (SonyLiv subscription required). Photo: SonyLiv

ChessBase 18 and Mega 2025 are here

ChessBase 18 is an all-new program that helps you manage all your databases as an ambitious player. Mega Database 2025 has 11 million games with over 113,000 games annotated by masters. The cost of ChessBase 18 is Rs.4499/- and the cost of Mega Database 2025 is Rs.6499/- However, if you go for the combo the total amount comes to Rs.8999 (instead of 10,998/-) helping you save Rs. 1999/-.

ChessBase 18 + Mega 2025 Combo

Hyderabad’s Chess Community comes together to celebrate Chess Carnival

22/02/2025 -

Chess brings people together, regardless of their age or experience. Recently, nearly 100 chess lovers came together to celebrate the ‘Chess Carnival’ in Hyderabad. From kids to veterans, everyone participated in this Rapid tournament to share their passion. It was organised by Communitie Hyderabad to build a strong chess community in the city. Check out the article to know more. Photos: Communitie Hyderabad

New: Dorian Rogozenco: Modern Classics

22/02/2025 -

The new ChessBase Training Course ‘Modern Classics’ by GM Dorian Rogozenco presents 33 important games from modern chess history (1935-1999) and offers an excellent basis for deepening your own understanding of chess through detailed explanations, background information and interactive tools. He continues the tradition of his predecessor course and makes important parts of chess culture accessible to players of all levels. Grab this Fritztrainer and enrich your knowledge of the classics. Now you can stream on any device and also study it in the ChessBase Book format with videos. Photo: ChessBase

Monaco GP Round 4: Kateryna Lagno gains sole lead

22/02/2025 -

GM Kateryna Lagno scored the sole victory in Round 4 of FIDE Monaco GP 2025. She is the now the sole leader 3/4. The three-time World Blitz champion had a messy game against GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER). After an initial mistake, the Germany no.1 woman got an opportunity to get back in the game. The complex nature of the position made her falter in the end again, allowing her opponent to win the game. GM Koneru Humpy and GM Harika Dronavalli had relatively quiet draws against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) and IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) respectively. Round 5 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE / Niki Riga

Vantika Agrawal takes on 17 challengers in a thrilling simul

21/02/2025 -

On the 15th of February, IM Vantika Agrawal took on 17 challengers in an exciting simultaneous exhibition at the ChessBase India Chess Club in Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Kurla. The simul featured players from different age groups and ratings, all eager to test their skills against a titled player. All the challengers enjoyed this rare opportunity to face the Olympiad Gold medalist. In the end, Vantika delivered an impressive performance with 15 wins and just 2 losses. Read the article to find out how the event unfolded. Photos: Tanmesh Mokal, Vidhi Karelia.

Indian Men and Women's team receive National Team of the Year at Sportstar Aces Awards 2025

21/02/2025 -

On 15th February 2025, Sportstar premiered the Sportstar Aces Awards 2025 on their youtube channel. IM Divya Deshmukh received Sportswoman of the year (Non-Olympic). She won the World Junior Girls Championship 2024, double Gold medal (individual and team) at 45th Chess Olympiad Women. Indian Men and Women's team received National Team of the Year for winning historic Gold medals at 45th Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary. GM Vidit Gujrathi and GM Srinath Narayanan were present to receive the men's award, Divya, IM Vantika Agrawal and GM Abhijit Kunte were present to receive the women's category award. The legends - Vishy Anand and Pravin Thipsay also attended this event and presented awards. Photo: Sportstar

Monaco GP Round 3: Humpy, Sara, Batkhuyag and Lagno share the lead

21/02/2025 -

GM Koneru Humpy drew with IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) in Round 3 of FIDE Monaco GP 2025. They maintained their lead with IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh (ESP) and GM Kateryna Lagno. GM Harika Dronavalli ended her losing streak by splitting the point with Lagno. Sara drew with GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER). GM Aleksandra Goryachkina and GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) are the only two victors of the round. They defeated IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) and GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) respectively. Both of them had to play long games to earn their victories. Round 4 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE / Niki Riga

Tania Sachdev receives BBC Changemaker of the Year 2024 award

20/02/2025 -

IM Tania Sachdev received BBC Changemaker of the Year award at BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award ceremony. She is synonymous as a commentator at various top level chess tournaments, both online and over-the-board. Not only that, Tania has also won the Gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. She scored an unbeaten 3.5/5 at that event, contributing valuable points towards the Gold. Before Tania, GM Koneru Humpy, the reigning two-time World Rapid Women's champion, won BBC Indian Sportswoman of the year award in 2021. It is a matter of great joy for the entire chess universe when chess gets the deserved recognition. Photo: Tania's socials

Monaco GP Round 2: Humpy shares the point with Paehtz

20/02/2025 -

GM Koneru Humpy drew with GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER) in Round 2 of FIDE Monaco GP 2025. GM Aleksandra Goryachkina was pressing against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI). However, she alleviated the pressure and the game ended in a draw. The Women's World Championship Challenger, GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) missed a winning opportunity against IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL). GM Harika Dronavalli made a one-move blunder against IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh (ESP). The game was otherwise heading towards a draw. GM Kateryna Lagno was held to a draw by IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ). Round 3 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE / Niki Riga

Kushagra Mohan decimates 2nd G H Raisoni Memorial Amravati Rapid Rating Open 2025

19/02/2025 -

IM Kushagra Mohan scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 2nd G H Raisoni Memorial Amravati Rapid Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. 13-year-old Nihaan Pohane scored 8/9 to secure second place. Eight players scored 7.5/9 each. Out of them, CM Vaibhav Jayant Raut was placed third according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹50000 + trophy, ₹30000 and ₹20000 each respectively. The one-day nine round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by G H  Raisoni Sports and Cultural Foundation and Kalpana Prakash Welfare Foundation at G H Raisoni University in Amravati, Maharashtra on 9th February 2025. This is Kushagra's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Indonesia can have high expectations from young Satria Duta Cahaya

19/02/2025 -

Peter Long is a multifarious person. Apart from training talents, officiating tournaments, writing reports and covering tournaments, he keeps a keen eye on various talents. We often get to know about various tournaments, opportunities, accomplishments from various parts of South East Asia, thanks to him. He brings us an update about a 16-year-old talented Indonesian youth named - Satria Cahaya Duta. He scored his maiden IM-norm at 45th Chess Olympiad while playing on board no.2. As of this writing, he is at second place with a score of 3.5/4 at Indonesia IM Chess Tournament 2025. Get to know more about this teenager from Peter Long and also check out one of his best games annotated by the boy himself. Photo: FM FT IA Peter Long

Monaco GP Round 1: Humpy gets the better of Harika

19/02/2025 -

GM Koneru Humpy made a winning start against GM Harika Dronavalli in Round 1 of FIDE Monaco GP. This is their first decisive result in a Classical rated in over 8.5 years. Harika's mistake in the rook and minor piece endgame proved costly for her against the reigning World Rapid Women's Champion. IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL) seized her opportunity against former Women's World Champion - GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI). GM Kateryna Lagno defeated the winner of the previous leg, GM Aleksandra Goryachkina. The latter incorrectly captured a pawn in the rook endgame which turned things in her opponent's favor. IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh (ESP) missed an opportunity to push for a win against IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ). Round 2 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE / Niki Riga

Saparmyrat Atabayev wins 2nd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament Futures 2025, Iniyan second

18/02/2025 -

IM Saparmyrat Atabayev (TKM) and GM Iniyan Pa scored 7/9 each at 2nd Al-Beruniy International Chess Tournament Futures 2025. Saparmyrat won the tournament on tie-breaks. Iniyan was placed second. They drew their fifth round battle against each other. The total prize fund of the Futures group was US$ 13000. The top three prizes were US$ 3500, 2500 and 2000 along with a trophy each. GM Mukhiddin Madaminov (UZB) won the Masters section scoring 6.5/9. Total prize fund of the Masters group was US$ 37700. Top three prizees were $10000, $8000 and $6000. GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) became the winner of the Challengers section. He scored an unbeaten 6/9. Total prize in the Challengers was US$ 18000. Top three prizes were $5000, $4000 and $3000.

Humpy and Harika set to battle at FIDE Monaco GP

18/02/2025 -

The third leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2024-25 will start today in Monte Carlo, Monaco. GM Harika Dronavalli will play her first GP event of the season. She will clash with the reigning World Rapid Women's Champion - GM Koneru Humpy in the very first round. The ten-player round-robin tournament will also feature GM Zhongyi Tan (CHM), GM Aleksandra Goryachkina, GM Kateryna Lagno, IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ), GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI), IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh (ESP), GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER) and IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul (MGL). The current Women's World Championship Challenger, Zhongyi is the highest rated player of the event. Round 1 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE / Niki Riga

Indonesian Grandmaster Tournament 2025 is now underway

18/02/2025 -

Two round-robin tournaments started on 16th February in an Indonesian resort city of Bandung. IM Taher Yoseph Theolifus (INA) and IM Junhyeok Lee (KOR) are the two players who both of their first two games in the GM group. GM Sethuraman S P has made a steady start by sharing the points in his first two games. In the IM group, GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (UKR) is the only player who has won both of their games. Check out the report of the first two rounds written by FM FT IA Peter Long, International Media Officer for both GM and IM tournaments. Round 3 starts today at 9 a.m. local time, 7:30 a.m. IST. Photo: FM FT IA Peter Long

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