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61st National Championship R7: Surya Sekhar Ganguly wins seven in-a-row, stretches his lead by a full point

24/08/2024 -

GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly (PSPB) is wrecking through the competition at 61st National Championship 2024 like it is the 2000s. He is the only Indian to have won the then National 'A' for six consecutive years from 2003 to 2008, long before even ChessBase India existed. His seven consecutive win clearly indicates his intention to for the seventh one and qualify to the World Cup. GM Deep Sengupta (PSPB) had a hard-fought draw against IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB). Although the former should have won but it was certainly not easy to spot. Five players are trailing the leader at 6/7 each. They are - GM Diptayan Ghosh (RSPB), GM Karthik Venkataraman (AP), GM Sethuraman S P (PSPB), Aronyak and IM Himal Gusain (RSPB). Round 8 starts today at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

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Sinquefield Cup R4: Gukesh draws a thriller against Firouzja

23/08/2024 -

Wesley So (USA) defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi to join the lead with Alireza Firouzja (FRA) at the conclusion of Round 4 at Grand Chess Tour Sinquefield Cup 2024. Nepomniachtchi made a few inaccuracies in a rook and few pawns, relatively balanced endgame. It reduced his chances for a draw and eventually lost the game. The most exciting game of the round was played between D Gukesh and Firouzja. The world championship challenger made an interesting exchange sacrifice to make things interesting. However, it did not yield him a desired effect. Praggnanandhaa had a solid draw with Anish Giri (NED). Round 5 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

30th Abu Dhabi Masters R7: Shamsiddin Vokhidov gains sole lead

23/08/2024 -

GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) defeated GM Pranav V in Round 7 to emerge sole leader at 30th Abu Dhabi Masters 2024. He became the only player to score a win among the leaders pack. Pranav's mistake in the queen and bishop endgame proved to be very costly. GM S L Narayanan defeated GM Siddharth Jagadeesh (SGP) to join GM Leon Luke Mendonca and GM Raunak Sadhwani in the pursuit at 5.5/7 each. They are in eight players group of the pursuers. IM Harikrishnan A Ra defeated Turkiye's youngest GM - Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus. Soham Kamotra became Jammu Kashmir's first and India's latest International Master when he drew with Africa no.1, GM Bassem Amin in Round 6. Round 8 starts today at 5 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Tbilisi GP Round 7: Vaishali ends her losing streak, draws with Anna Muzychuk

23/08/2024 -

GM R Vaishali ended her losing streak by sharing the point with the highest rated player at FIDE Tbilisi GP 2024, GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) in Round 7. It was a well contested draw where neither player got any real opportunity. IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) scored the sole win of the round against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI). The former women's world champion made an incorrect decision in a rook and knight endgame. It cost her dearly. Bibisara has emerged sole leader 4.5/7. She is followed by four players - GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR), GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO), IM Alina Kashlinskaya (POL) and IM Stavroula Tsolakidou (GRE) at 4/7 each. The penultimate round starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

61st National Championship R6: Surya Sekhar Ganguly scores a double hat-trick to emerge sole leader

23/08/2024 -

GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly (PSPB) defeated IM Neelash Saha (RSPB) to emerge sole lead after Round 6 of 61st National Championship 2024. The top seed, Surya kept putting pressure on his opponent from the beginning, taking away castling rights. Neelash fought back. However, in the end he fell into a checkmate combination. India's strongest IM Aronyak Ghosh held the defending champion, GM Sethuraman S P to a draw. GM Sayantan Das (RSPB) persevered two pawns down endgame to beat CM Aakash G (TN). Aronyak and Sayantan are the only two at 5.5/6 each. They are followed by dozen players at 5/6 each. Round 7 starts today at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

Sinquefield Cup R3: Gukesh makes a narrow escape against Praggnanandhaa

22/08/2024 -

D Gukesh salvaged a draw in a losing rook endgame against R Praggnanandhaa in Round 3 of Grand Chess Tour Sinquefield Cup 2024. Praggnanandhaa has not been able to beat Gukesh in a Classical rated game since 2022. He had a very good chance to change it. The world championship challenger kept fighting and seized his opportunity when his opponent made a mistake and lost his decisive advantage. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) blundered at the end against Fabiano Caruana (USA). Ian Nepomniachtchi defeated Anish Giri (NED) with ease. Giri vs Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh vs Alireza Firouzja (FRA) in Round 4. It starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

30th Abu Dhabi Masters R6: Raunak and Pranav V join Leon in the leaders' pack

22/08/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca drew with GM Volodar Murzin in Round 6 to maintain his lead at 30th Abu Dhabi Masters 2024. GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Pranav V defeated GM Bharath Subramaniyam H and GM Klementy Sychev respectively to join the leaders. GM Aravindh Chithambaram defeated Tong Xiao (CHN) to reduce the gap. GM Adhiban B drew with GM S L Narayanan to stay in the hunt. IM-elect FM Goutham Krishna H bounced back with a win over GM Lorenzo Lodici (ITA). Murzin, GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB), GM David Paravyan, Pranav, Leon, Raunak and GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) are the seven players at 5/6 each. Round 7 starts today at 5 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

61st National Championship R5: Surya, Neelash and Aronyak make a perfect start 5/5

22/08/2024 -

GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly (PSPB), IM Neelash Saha (RSPB) and IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB) are the three leaders after the fifth round of 61st National Championship 2024. The top seed, Surya won a tough battle against GM Deep Sengupta (PSPB). The latter made a positional mistake which allowed his opponent to get an initiative and later do a beautiful combination. Neelash showed fantastic positional understanding to beat GM Sankalp Gupta (MAH). IM Aronyak Ghosh (RSPB) returned the in-form GM Venkatesh M R's (PSPB) exchange sacrifice and later seized his opportunity in the endgame. The reigning Tamil Nadu State Sub-Junior and Senior champion, 13-year-old CM Aakash G stunned India's latest GM P Shyaam Nikhil (RSPB). Round 6 starts tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

Tbilisi GP Round 6: Vaishali loses two in-a-row

22/08/2024 -

GM R Vaishali lost her second consecutive game at FIDE Tbilisi GP 2024. She made a few unforced errors which increased the vulnerability of her. IM Alina Kashlinskaya (POL) scored her first win and joined four other women in the lead. GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) was on the verge of her second consecutive win. However, she could not maintain her advantage and IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (KAZ) escaped with a draw. Bibisara, GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR), IM Stavroula Tsolakidou (GRE), Dzagnidze and Kashlinskaya are the leaders 3.5/6. Vaishali will face GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) in Round 7. It starts tomorrow from 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Shubhash Pawar wins Chess Challenge 2.0 with a perfect score

21/08/2024 -

The Chess Challenge 2.0 was held at the Chembur Children's Home on 17th of August 2024. 12-year-old Shubhash Pawar won the event with a score of 6.0/6. The event was organized by Teach Chess India and sponsored by Lion's Club and many people came together to make this happen. We bring you a pictorial report of what transpired on this beautiful day.

30th Abu Dhabi Masters R5: Leon Luke Mendonca in a three-way lead

21/08/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca defeated GM Lorenzo Lodici (ITA) to stay in the lead after the fifth round of 30th Abu Dhabi Masters 2024. Leon had a back and forth battle which could have gone either way. The Italy no.3 made a one-move piece blunder which cost him the game. Leon, GM Volodar Murzin and GM David Paravyan are in a three-way lead 4.5/5 each. 13 players are trailing them by a half point 4/5. There are five Indians among them - GM Pranav V, GM B Adhiban, GM S L Narayanan, GM Bharath Subramaniyam H and GM Raunak Sadhwani. Adhiban drew with Raunak in a position where he could have pushed further. Round 6 starts today at 5 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

61st National Championship R4: Raihaan Zahid stuns Lalit Rohit

21/08/2024 -

The fourth round of 61st National Championship 2024 witnessed two major upsets. 12-year-old Raihaan Zahid (TEL) completely decimated GM Lalit Rohit (AP). The boy responded well to delayed Schilemann and launched a devastating attack on the kingside. Vignesh Advaith Vemula (TEL) scored the other upset against GM Abhijeet Gupta (PSPB). India's latest GM P Shyaam Nikhil held the second seed and the defending champion, GM Sethuraman S P (PSPB) to a draw. GM Venkatesh M R (PSPB) played beautiful chess to beat GM Pa Iniyan (TN). IM Viani Antonio Dcunha (KAR) missed a chance to beat the reigning Commonwealth champion, GM Mitrabha Guha (RSPB). Round 5 starts today at 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Himank Ghosh

Sinquefield Cup R2: Ding Liren forces a draw again

21/08/2024 -

All five games of the second round of Grand Chess Tour Sinquefield Cup 2024 ended in draws. The world champion Ding Liren (CHN) forced a draw via perpetual check for the second consecutive round. This time against Anish Giri (NED). D Gukesh had a well contested draw against Ian Nepomniachtchi. He could have gained a pawn heading into the queen and rook endgame. However, it would not have made a significant difference. Praggnanandhaa had a solid draw against the former World Blitz champion, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA). It will be Praggnanandhaa vs Gukesh in Round 3 which starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Tbilisi GP Round 5: Vaishali stumbles at the finish line versus Mariya

20/08/2024 -

GM R Vaishali blundered in a winning position in Round 5 of FIDE Tbilisi GP 2024. Vaishali had an advantage for the better part of the middlegame. In time trouble, she went for an all-out attack against the former women's world champion, GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR). GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) made a strong comeback. After saving a half point in a lost endgame in the previous round, she defeated GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) convincingly. IM Sarasadat Khademalsharieh (ESP) scored her first win of the event against IM Lela Javakhishvili (GEO). IM Alina Kashlinskaya (POL) missed a win against IM Stavroula Tsolakidou (GRE). Today is the sole rest day of the event. Round 6 starts tomorrow Wednesday from 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

30th Abu Dhabi Masters R4: Goutham Krishna outplays Supi in the endgame, joins the lead

20/08/2024 -

IM-elect FM Goutham Krishna H defeated his second consecutive GM in Round 4 of 30th Abu Dhabi Masters 2024. The Brazil no.1, GM Luis Paulo Supi made an incorrect decision to not trade queens at the right time and he had to pay a heavy price for it. He joins 13 more players in the lead 3.5/4. Seven out of the 14 leaders are Indians. They are - GM Pranav V, GM Bharath Subramaniyam H, GM B Adhiban, GM Raunak Sadhwani, GM S L Narayanan and GM Leon Luke Mendonca. The reigning World Junior champion, IM Divya Deshmukh made a great escape from a losing endgame against Turkiye's youngest GM in history - Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus. Round 5 starts today at 5 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

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