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Mitrabha Guha and Diptayan Ghosh headline National Rapid and Blitz Championships 2024

03/03/2024 -

National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024 will take place at Nashik, Maharashtra from 4th March. A total of 229 players have registered for the Rapid event, while 226 are slated to take part in the Blitz. The newly crowned Commonwealth Gold medalist - GM Mitrabha Guha is the top seed of the Rapid event, while GM Diptayan Ghosh is the highest rated in Blitz. 9 GMs, 21 IMs, 3 WGMs and 3 WIMs will be seen in action. The Rapid championship will run from 4th to 6th March, and the Blitz will take place on 7th March. Read on for more details. Photo: Amruta Mokal and Shahid Ahmed

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5th Shenzhen Masters 2024 R3: Arjun Erigaisi annihilates Anish Giri

03/03/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi bounced back with a victory over the World no.5 Anish Giri (NED) in the third round of 5th Shenzhen Masters 2024. This is his biggest victory in a Classical rated game against a 2750+ opponent. He once again crossed 2750 in the live ratings. Earlier, he did after winning against Xiangyu Xu (CHN) in Round 1. Speaking of repetitions, Giri once again blundered and allowed a combination which ended things for him in second consecutive game. Yangyi Yu (CHN) defeated Vladislav Artemiev after the latter made a technical error in a rook endgame which ideally should have ended in a draw. Thus, Yangyi emerged sole leader 2.5/3. Xiangzhi Bu (CHN), Daniil Dubov and Arjun are at 2/3 each. Today is a rest day. Round 4 starts tomorrow 4th March at 2 p.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Organizer/Liang Ziming

Prague Masters 2024 R5: Abdusattorov maintains his sole lead, now World no.5, Praggnanandhaa beats Vidit

03/03/2024 -

Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) defeated Mateusz Bartel (POL) in the fifth round of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters. The former World Rapid champion is now World no.5 in the live ratings. He is still at the top 4/5, followed by Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) 3.5/5 and Richard Rapport (ROU) 3/5. D Gukesh suffered a loss against David Navara (CZE). The former made a miscalculation in the same color bishop endgame. R Praggnanandhaa showed his resourcefulness against Vidit Gujrathi to score a victory. Vidit grabbed a wrong pawn when his opponent just activated his rook in the major piece endgame. Aansh Nandan Nerurkar got back to winning ways to maintain his sole lead 4.5/5. Today is a rest day. Round 6 for Masters, Challengers and Futures start tomorrow 4th March at 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Petr Vrabec/Prague International Chess Festival

P Shyam Nikhil wins 18th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit 2024, Aakash G third

02/03/2024 -

IM P Shyam Nikhil, IM Anton Sitnikov (UKR) and Aakash G scored 6/9 each at 16th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament 2024. Shyam won the tournament as he had beaten Anton in the very first round and drew against Aakash in the fifth. Anton and Aakash were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. Only Shyam remained undefeated. The six-day ten-player round-robin tournament was organized by Tamil Nadu Chess Association at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu from 13th to 18th February 2024. Tournament Coordinator - IA R Srivatsan writes the tournament report. Photos: IA R Srivatsan

5th Shenzhen Masters 2024 R2: Giri still cannot overcome Dubov

02/03/2024 -

The second round of 5th Shenzhen Masters 2024 witnessed four decisive results. The previous round winners - Anish Giri (NED) and Arjun Erigaisi lost their games. Giri lost against the former World Rapid champion - Daniil Dubov. The world no.5 has always struggled against Dubov. In a queen, rook and bishop endgame, Giri missed a forced sequence which his opponent spotted and won the game. Arjun made an incorrect decision against Xiangzhi Bu (CHN) at a critical moment which turned things in his opponent's favor. Yangyi Yu (CHN) and Vladislav Artemiev are the two other victors of the round. Round 3 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Organizer/Liang Ziming

Prague Masters 2024 R4: Five draws

02/03/2024 -

All five games ended in draws at the fourth round of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters. They were all well-contested draws. The most important result was for Praggnanandhaa as he lost the last two rounds. So any result apart from a loss, was a good result for him against the Czech Republic no.2 - Thai Dai Van Nguyen. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) and Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) are still the coleaders 3/4, followed by D Gukesh and Richard Rapport (ROU) at 2.5/4 each. GM Vaishali R scored her second win in-a-row in the Challengers section. Aansh Nandan Nerurkar drew to maintain his sole lead 3.5/4 in the Futures section. Round 5 for Masters, Challengers and Futures start today at 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Petr Vrabec/Prague International Chess Festival

Srihari L dominates 17th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit 2024, Sai Vishwesh third

01/03/2024 -

Srihari L scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 17th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament 2024. He also earned his third IM-norm in the process and became India's latest International Master. The teenager performed at 2584, gained 40.2 Elo rating points and finished a staggering 2.5 points ahead of others. Winner of the last two editions - IM Anton Sitnikov (UKR) and Sai Vishwesh C scored 5.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The six-day ten-player round-robin tournament was organized by and at Chettinadu Public School and Sivagangai District Chess Association in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu from 6th to 11th February 2024. Tournament Coordinator - IA FI M Ephrame writes the tournament report. Photos: IA FI M Ephrame

5th Shenzhen Masters 2024 R1: Arjun Erigaisi starts with a win, now India no.1 and World no.11

01/03/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi started his 5th Shenzhen Masters 2024 campaign with an emphatic victory. He correctly capitalized on his chance when his opponent, Xiangyu Xu (CHN) went to capture an incorrect pawn in the queen and minor piece endgame. Arjun is now India no.1 and World no.11 in the live ratings. Anish Giri (NED) scored a fantastic win over Vladislav Artemiev. When the opportunity arose to sacrifice his bishop to expose his opponent's kingside, Anish did it. This win moved him up a place in the live ratings to World no.4. Arjun faces Xiangzhi Bu (CHN) in the second round. Round 2 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Organizer/Liang Ziming

Prague Masters 2024 R3: Abdusattorov wins a thriller, now World no.8, Praggnanandhaa blunders

01/03/2024 -

Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) won a thrilling game against David Navara (CZE) in Round 3 of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters. The game could have gone either player's way. If the Czech Republic no.1 spotted the correct continuation where he blundered, he would have won the game. This win allowed Abdusattorov to join the lead with Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) 2.5/3 and also become World no.8 in the live ratings. R Praggnanandhaa suffered his second consecutive loss of the event. This time he was completely winning against Richard Rapport (ROU). He played a series of inaccurate moves which eventually allowed his opponent to walk away with a full point. Round 4 for Masters, Challengers and Futures start today at 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Petr Vrabec/Prague International Chess Festival

Arjun Erigasi set to face Giri, Dubov, Yangyi and co. at 5th Shenzhen Masters 2024

29/02/2024 -

The fifth edition of Shenzhen Masters 2024 starts today. Arjun Erigaisi will be the sole Indian taking part in this event. Anish Giri (NED) who won the third edition in 2019, will be the highest rated player in the field. The winner of the fourth edition in 2021, Yangyi Yu is the highest rated Chinese player in the mix. Former World Rapid champion, Daniil Dubov will also be seen in action. The remaining four players are - Vladislav Artemiev, Xiangzhi Bu (CHN), Qun Ma (CHN) and Xiangyu Xu (CHN). Arjun got number one at the draw of lots. He will face Xiangyu in the first round. Round 1 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 12:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Prague Masters 2024 R2: Gukesh beats Thai Dai Van

29/02/2024 -

D Gukesh defeated Thai Dai Van Nguyen (CZE) in Round 2 of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters. The Czech Republic no.2 made an exchange sacrifice, which did not work out the way he wanted. A blunder in time trouble cost R Praggnanandhaa his game against Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI). He emerged an early sole leader 2/2. Vidit Gujrathi drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) comfortably. Gukesh vs Vidit and Praggnanandhaa vs Richard Rapport (ROU) will take place in Round 3. Aansh Nandan Nerurkar has won his second game in-a-row, to gain an early sole lead 2/2. Round 3 for Masters, Challengers and Futures start today at 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Petr Vrabec/Prague International Chess Festival

Mitrabha Guha convincingly wins Gold at Commonwealth 2023-24, Rohith Silver and Deepan Bronze

28/02/2024 -

GM Mitrabha Guha defeated the sole leader IM S Rohith Krishna in the final round to win Commonwealth Chess Championship 2023-24. Unlike last edition, Mitrabha ensured that he plays for Gold by going for nothing but the win. That is what he achieved by scoring a hat-trick of wins to finish the event at the top. Rohith secured Silver. GM Deepan Chakkravarthy and GM Vignesh N R also scored 7/9 each like Rohith. Deepan won Bronze due to better tie-breaks. Vignesh claimed Gold in the Blitz Open event scoring 9/11. This time he ensured no tie-breaks were needed by finishing a half point ahead of the rest. GM Jingyao Tin (SGP) and GM Swapnil S Dhopade scored 8.5/11 each. They won Silver and Bronze medal respectively. WGM Nandhidhaa P V secured the Bronze medal in the Women's category of the Classical event. Photo: FM FT K Visweswaran

Prague Masters 2024 R1: Praggnanandhaa makes a scintillating start

28/02/2024 -

R Praggnanandhaa scored a fantastic victory over Vincent Keymer in the first round of Prague International Chess Festival 2024 Masters. The world no.13 made a thematic knight sacrifice in the Italian opening against the Germany no.1. The exposed kingside is not practically easy to defend. Keymer eventually faltered and his opponent seized his advantage. D Gukesh had a small opportunity to avoid the trade of queens against Richard Rapport (ROU). It would have allowed him to maintain pressure on his opponent's kingside. Rapport managed to alleviate the attacking chances by exchanging queens. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) and Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) are the only two other victors in the Masters section. It will be Parham vs Praggnanandhaa, Thai Dai Van Nguyen (CZE) vs Gukesh and Vidit vs Abdusattorov in Round 2. The second round for Masters, Challengers and Futures start today at 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Petr Vrabec/Prague International Chess Festival

Dama Negra Chess Club invites you to VIII Semana Santa Open 2024

27/02/2024 -

Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra and IO Patricia Claros Aguilar invite you to VIII Semana Santa International Open 2024. The eighth edition of this tournament is offering a total prize fund of €20050. The top three prizes are €4000, €2000 and €1500 along with a trophy each. The winner also gets invitation to XXI Gran Hotel Bali International Chess Festival 2024 which will take place in November. There are two categories - Group A (Open) and Group B (<1900). There are 11 main prizes in Group A and many category prizes. Entry is FREE for GMs and IMs. For everyone else, entry fee is €65, €50 for Dama Negra Club players. Total 366 players including 24 GMs, 54 IMs, 3 WGMs and 4 WIMs from 49 countries in Group A and 155 players have already confirmed their participation in Group B. Check out the article for all information. Photos: Official site

8-year-old Ashwath Kaushik becomes the youngest ever to beat a Grandmaster in Classical Chess

27/02/2024 -

In a world where experience is often said to take the lead, Young prodigies are proving it wrong. A 8 year old boy defeated a Grandmaster in Classical Chess and becomes the youngest ever to break this world record! Ashwath Kaushik from Singapore made history by becoming the youngest player to defeat a Grandmaster in Classical Chess at the tender age of 8 years, 6 months and 11 days. This victory over GM Jacek Stopa from Poland marked a significant highlight of the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland. Tina Popli writes about Ashwath's remarkable feat and his journey so far. Photo: David Llada

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