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Tata Steel 2024 R9: Praggnanandhaa beats Wenjun Ju, joins the lead with Abdusattorov, Giri and Gukesh

24/01/2024 -

R Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning four-time women's world champion, Wenjun Ju (CHN) in Round 9 of 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024. This means Praggnanandhaa has defeated both reigning world champions in open and women, just a week apart in the very same tournament. This win also ensured he joined the lead with Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB), Anish Giri (NED) and D Gukesh. Abdusattorov scored the quickest victory of the round against Jorden van Foreest (NED). Gukesh drew against Vidit Gujrathi. Leon Luke Mendonca won a grueling battle against Jaime Santos Latasa (ESP) after 111 moves. He is trailing the sole leader Marc' Andria Maurizzi (FRA) by a half point at 6/9. Round 10 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

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Selvamurugan wins 1st Bangalore GM Category B Below 2000 Rating Tournament 2024

23/01/2024 -

Selvamurugan B and 11-year-old Madhesh Kumar S scored 9/10 at 1st Bangalore GM Category B Below 2000 Rating Tournament 2024. Selvamurugan won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Madhesh was placed second. The champion remained unbeaten and defeated both runners-up. Teenagers, Jaidambareesh N R and Vihaan Dawda scored 8.5/10 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹1250000. The top three prizes were ₹125000, ₹100000 and ₹80000 along with a trophy each respectively. This was Selvamurugan's second tournament of the year and he won it. His last rating tournament triumph was in September 2023. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Aradhya Garg becomes the latest International Master from New Delhi

23/01/2024 -

23-year-old Aradhya Garg became India's latest International Master on 3rd January 2024. He defeated GM Tiger Hillarp Persson (SWE) in the seventh round of Rilton Cup 2023/24 to touch 2400 in the live ratings. The talented youth from New Delhi earned his first IM-norm at World Youth Under-18 back in November 2015. Then he secured his second IM-norm at 15th Delhi Open 2017. Five years later, he earned his final GM-norm in March 2022 at 1st Guwahati GM Open. However, the 2400 kept alluring him despite getting very close to it. The final hurdle was crossed at the beginning of this year. Before that, he managed to score three more IM-norms. He scored all his norms in Open tournaments. Get to know about Aradhya's journey towards the IM title and he also selects his best games in recent times. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Adamas University perfect at East Zone Inter University Men and Women 2023-24

23/01/2024 -

Adamas University won both Women and Men section of East Zone Inter University Championship 2022-23. Both Women and Men's team scored a perfect 12/12. Jadavpur University scored 10/12 to secure second place. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University and Banaras Hindu University scored 8/12 each to be placed third and fourth according to tie-breaks. In Men's event, four teams - University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University and Patna University scored 9/12 each. They were placed second to fifth respectively. The top four teams of each event have qualified to their respective National University championships. Photo: IA Biswajit Bharadwaj

Ayush Sharma dominates UICC Indore Rapid Rating Open 2024

22/01/2024 -

IM Ayush Sharma scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win UICC Rapid Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Reigning Commonwealth Gold medalist, IM P Shyam Nikhil scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. He also remained undefeated. Five players - Mrittika Mallick, Pushkar Dere, IM D V Prasad, IM Anup Deshmukh and Anupam Nema scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third to seventh according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹30000, ₹25000 and ₹20000 along with a trophy each. This was the first tournament Ayush took part in 2024 and he won it in a dominant fashion. Photos: IA NI Sunil Soni / Unite Indore Chess Club

1st Bangalore GM 2024 R5-6: Mitrabha Guha's magnificent king walk

22/01/2024 -

Top seed GM Abhijeet Gupta defeated IM Neelash Saha to maintain his lead after the sixth round of 1st Bangalore GM 2024. The reigning Hastings Masters winner capitalized on his opportunity when his opponent blundered in a sharp position. GM Mitrabha Guha maneuvered his king beautifully in a rook and opposite color bishop endgame against GM Pranav Anand to stay in the lead. He brought his king all the way from g1 to h8, then g7 to execute his plan and grab the crucial pawn. The coleaders Abhijeet and Mitrabha will inevitably clash in the seventh round. Previous day leaders - Neelash and Pranav drew their fifth round game. Today is a rest day for the Classical event. Round 7 starts tomorrow Tuesday 23rd January at 3 p.m. IST. Blitz Rating Open tournament starts today from 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Tata Steel 2024 R8: Firouzja fabulous against Ding Liren, joins the lead with Gukesh and Giri

22/01/2024 -

Alireza Firouzja (FRA) scored a fantastic win against Ding Liren (CHN) in Round 8 of 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024. The world no.6 sacrificed an exchange after which the world champion blundered. His opponent proclaimed that it is a dangerous line for Black and he had to know a lot to defend. Ian Nepomniachtchi scored the only other win in the Masters against Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB). R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi drew against Max Warmerdam (NED), Wenjun Ju (CHN) and Alexander Donchenko (GER) respectively. Gukesh, Anish Giri (NED) and Alireza Firouzja (FRA) are currently the three leaders at 5/8 each. Leon Luke Mendonca swindled Anton Korobov (UKR) to move to 5/8. Marc' Andria Maurizzi (FRA) is the new sole leader 5.5/8 after he defeated the previous one - Salem Saleh (UAE). Today is a rest day. Round 9 starts tomorrow Tuesday 23rd January at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

Neelash Saha dominates 2nd Matrix Cup Rating Open 2024

21/01/2024 -

IM Neelash Saha scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 2nd Matrix Cup Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Kartavya Anadkat, Om Batra and Suraj Dahiya scored 8/9 each. They secured second, third and fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks. Neelash drew against the eventual runner-up Kartavya and defeated the second runner-up Om Batra. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹800000. The top three prizes were ₹101000, ₹75000 and ₹50000 along with a trophy each respectively. This is the first tournament Neelash played in 2024 and he won it. Currently, he is sharing the lead with GM Pranav Anand at 1st Bangalore GM 2024. Photos: FM FT FA Prasenjit Dutta/Matrix Chess Academy

1st Bangalore GM 2024 R4: Neelash Saha makes a quick work of Nigel Short, co-leads with Pranav Anand

21/01/2024 -

IM Neelash Saha made a short work of GM Nigel Short (ENG) in the fourth round of 1st Bangalore GM 2024. His strategy of avoiding a lot of theory worked against the legend of the sport. Local boy, GM Pranav Anand defeated IM Sammed Shete by sacrificing a piece, to join the lead with Neelash. IM Nitish Belurkar held GM Alexei Fedorov to a draw. GM Laxman R R suffered a tough loss against GM Abhijeet Gupta. He missed a precise continuation in a same color bishop endgame which ideally should have been a draw. GM Neelotpal Das had a 134-move long grueling draw against his childhood friend, GM Sandipan Chanda. Pushkar Dere maintains his good form. He defeated IM Semetei Tologon Tegin (KGZ) to move to 3.5/4. Round 5 starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Tata Steel 2024 R7: Vidit Gujrathi's king walk topples Firouzja, Gukesh scores a hat-trick to join the lead

21/01/2024 -

Vidit Gujrathi scored his first win at 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024 against Alireza Firouzja (FRA). After six draws, Vidit seized his opportunity by doing a king walk, something he has done twice before at Wijk aan Zee. D Gukesh scored his third consecutive win. He completed his hat-trick by winning against Max Warmerdam (NED). Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) defeated Anish Giri (NED) to join him and Gukesh in a three-way lead 4.5/7. R Praggnanandhaa drew against Jorden van Foreest (NED). Vidit and Praggnananadhaa are at 4/7 each. IM Divya Deshmukh registered a victory against GM Liam Vrolijk (NED). Leon Luke Mendonca bounced back by scoring a full point against IM Stefan Beukema (BEL). Harika Dronavalli drew against Anton Korobov (UKR). Overall, it was a great for Indians as there were four wins and two draws. Round 8 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

Igor Janik clinches 34th Cracovia Blitz Open 2023, Anwesh Upadhyaya second

20/01/2024 -

GM Igor Janik (POL) scored 9.5/11 to win 34th Cracovia Blitz Open 2023. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Dr. IM Anwesh Upadhyaya, FM Franciszek Sernecki (POL) and Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi scored 9/11 each. They secured second, third and fourth place according to tie-breaks. IM Bhakti Kulkarni scored 8/11 to finish 13th. She won the first prize in Women category. The top three prizes were 1000, 800 and 600 PLN. The tournament took place on the first day of 2024. Photos: Marta Zienkiewicz / Cracovia Chess Festival 2023

1st Bangalore GM 2024 R2-3: Nigel Short and six more perfect at 3/3

20/01/2024 -

The legend GM Nigel Short (ENG) is known not to prefer playing double rounds in a Classical tournament. It will be difficult to recall when was the last time he did that. However, on the second day of 1st Bangalore GM 2024, he played and won both games in Round 2 and 3. IM Viani Antonio Dcunha, IM Neelash Saha, GM Alexei Fedorov, GM Pranav Anand, IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete and IM Nitish Belurkar are the remaining five players at 3/3. Bangalore's very own, Pranav won an exciting battle against GM Duc Hoa Nguyen (VIE) in the third round. Srihari L scored the biggest upset of the day when he defeated GM Boris Savchenko in a thrilling encounter. Round 4 starts today at 3 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Boris Savchenko wins 2nd Indore GM Open 2024, Ratnakaran third

20/01/2024 -

GM Boris Savchenko scored 8.5/10 to win 2nd Indore GM Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. GM Alexei Fedorov scored 8/10 to secure second place. IM Ratnakaran K, IM Neelash Saha and FM Goutham Krishna H made 7.5/10 each. They were placed third, fourth and fifth according to tie-breaks. Goutham earned his final IM-norm at this event. He just needs to fulfil the rating requirements to become India's next International Master. IM Ameya Audi, Saurabh Anand and Utkal Ranjan Sahoo are the remaining three Indians to make a top ten finish. They scored 7/10 each and were placed seventh, ninth and tenth respectively. Saurabh is also highest untitled finisher. WGM Nandhidhaa P V is the highest finisher among female participants. She scored 6.5/10 to finish 15th. Photos: Satyam Vishwakarma

Tata Steel 2024 R6: Gukesh wins two in-a-row, Praggnanandhaa draws against Nepomniachtchi

20/01/2024 -

D Gukesh scored his second consecutive win at 86th Tata Steel Chess Masters 2024. The teenager felt he surprised his opponent with Qf6 in reply to the Netherlands no.2's choice of Scotch opening. In a chaotic position, Jorden blundered a pawn and Gukesh does not let these opportunities slip by. R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi drew against Ian Nepomniachtchi and Wenjun Ju (CHN) respectively. GM Harika Dronavalli bounced back with a victory against IM Stefan Beukema (BEL). IM Eline Roebers (NED) won against the second seeded GM Mustafa Yilmaz (TUR). Vidit v Alireza Firouzja, Gukesh v Max Warmerdam, Praggnanandhaa v Jorden, IM Divya v GM Liam Vrolijk, Harika v Korobov and GM Leon v IM Stefan in Round 7. It starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

1st Bangalore GM 2024 R1: Vinay Kumar outplays Sankalp Gupta

19/01/2024 -

FM Vinay Kumar Matta scored the biggest upset of the first round at 1st Bangalore GM 2024. Vinay completely outplayed Sankalp after getting a commanding position. WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty also scored a big win against GM Hesham Abdelrahman (EGY). The newly crowned Caplin Hastings Masters 2023-24 winner, GM Abhijeet Gupta is the top seed. The 007 of chess, GM Nigel Short (ENG), the legend is the second seed. Raghav V held the reigning National champion GM Sethuraman to a draw. A total of 207 players including 31 GMs, 40 IMs, 4 WGMs and 10 WIMs are taking part from 16 countries across the world in Open A. The total prize fund combining three categories is ₹5000000, ₹2500000 in Category A. The top three prizes are ₹450000, ₹350000 and ₹250000 along with a trophy each. Today is the first of the two double round day. Round 2 starts at 10 a.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

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