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Ian Nepomniachtchi starts Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 with a win

04/05/2026 -

The Sardinia Chess Festival 2026 started yesterday, with Ian Nepomniachtchi being the top-seeded player. In the first round itself, there was a surprising result when the 2nd-seeded Parham Maghsoodloo drew with the 2270-rated FM Massimiliano Botta of Italy. Ian started the event with a win over Kavin Vijaykumar of India. In other Indian results, Murali Karthikeyan, Aditya Mittal, Leon Luke Mendonca, and Abhimanyu Puranik started the event with a win. Harika Dronavalli drew her first game with the black pieces. Round 2 will start at 3:30 PM CET/ 7 PM IST. Photos: FT Niklesh Jain

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Praggnanandhaa vs IIT Delhi - an incredible day filled with chess

03/05/2026 -

IITs - Indian Institute of Technology are considered to be the most coveted colleges in India to pursue your engineering. Hence, the students who get in there are considered by many as the smartest minds in the country! What happens when one of India's brightest chess minds comes to their campus and challenges the best chess players from the institute to a game of chess! This happened on the 24th of April 2026 when Pragg visited IIT-Delhi. Read on to know what transpired!

Magnus Carlsen beats Nils Grandelius at TePe Sigeman & Co 2026

03/05/2026 -

Magnus Carlsen scored his first win of the 31st TePe Sigeman & Co 2026 in the second round after beating Sweden's No.1 Nils Grandelius with black pieces. There was only one decisive result, and the other 3 games ended in a draw. It was a long fight between Arjun Erigaisi and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, which ended in peace, and the players agreed to draw. Nodirbek Abdusattorov was clearly winning against Andy Woodward and missed some crucial chances, and somehow Andy held him for a draw. Jorden van Foreest also missed his winning chances against Zhu Jiner. Round 3 will start today at 3 PM CET/7:30 PM IST. Photo: Peter Doggers/ tepesigemanchess

8-Year-Old Tamizh Amudhan Defeats World No.7 Vincent Keymer: A Game Against All Odds

03/05/2026 -

It was a rainy night in Sivakasi, and there was a power cut, but it didn't stop 8-year-old Tamizh Amudhan who was born on 2nd of September 2017, from playing Freestyle Friday on Chess.com. The laptop was on, the mobile hotspot was connected, the candle was lit, and the spirit was high as usual. It was 8:30 PM IST on 1st May when Tamizh Amudhan got paired up against World No.7 Vincent Keymer, who recently qualified for the Freestyle World Championship 2027 after winning Grenke Freestyle 2026, and guess what happened? Check out the game in this article.

How Pune Chess Hangouts is bringing a social side to chess in the city

02/05/2026 -

Punekars, if you love chess and enjoy the vibe of a chess club, then Pune Chess Hangouts is for you. Every weekend, people come together to play, chat, and simply spend time over the board. It's a relaxed space where anyone can join in. The setting keeps changing, but the feeling stays the same! With 250+ meetups and over 1,000 members, this community keeps chess social, stress-free, and truly fun. Join them for their 100th weekend across the city. Read the article to know more. Photos: Pune Chess Hangouts

Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Andy Woodward start with a win, Arjun drew against Carlsen

02/05/2026 -

In the 1st round of the 31st TePe Sigeman & Co 2026, there were 2 decisive results. World No. 4 Nodirbek Abdusattorov continues his form and starts the tournament with a win over Zhu Jiner with black pieces. In another decisive game, American Prodigy Andy Woodward defeated local star Nils Grandelius to score 1st win in the 1st game. The game between World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigasi ended in a draw. Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus and Jorden van Foreest also shared the peace and drew their game in 30 moves. In the 2nd round, Arjun will be facing Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, who recently crossed 2700 at a record age. Round 2 will start today at 3 PM CET/7:30 PM IST. Photo: Mikael Svensson/ tepesigemanchess

Kumaresh A wins International Rating Chess Fiesta Classical Rating 2026

02/05/2026 -

Kumaresh A of Tamil Nadu scored 8/9 points to win the International Rating Chess Fiesta (Grand Prix) Classical Chess tournament. Ashutosh Jamwal of Jammu and Kashmir scored 7.5/9 and secured 2nd place after he defeated Kumaresh in the final round. Prakash Ram and Sumit Grover scored 7/9 to finish in 3rd and 4th place, respectively, according to their tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by the Jammu District Chess Association with the support of Premier Chess Academy from 26th to 31st March 2026 at IDPS school, Jammu. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹2,00,000, with top 3 prizes of ₹50,000, ₹30,000, and ₹20,000 along with trophies. Photos: Ritish Pathania/Premier Chess Academy

Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Nodirbek Abdusattorov will be seen in action at 31st TePe Sigeman & Co 2026

01/05/2026 -

One of the strongest Classical Chess Tournaments of 2026 is starting today. The 31st edition of TePe Sigeman & Co 2026 kicks off today, and as always, the playing field is a great mix of young talents and the strongest contenders. Former World Champion and current World No.1 Magnus Carlsen will be seen in action with Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Arjun Erigaisi, Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, Zhu Jiner, Jorden van Foreest, Andy Woodward, and Nils Grandelius. All the players taking part in this year's tournament are in red-hot form, and it is going to be a fun-filled tournament to watch. The TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament has been held annually since 1993, except 3 years in between. The tournament will take place at the Elite Plaza Hotel, Malmö, in Sweden, from 1st May to 7th May 2026. Round 1 will start today at 3 PM CET/7:30 PM IST. Photo: Peter Doggers/ tepesigemanchess

FM Vedant Nagarkatte clear first at 1st Maverick Rapid Rating 2026

01/05/2026 -

FM Vedant Nagarkatte scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the 1st Maverick FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Vedant drew his only game against IM Nubairshah Shaikh. Gaurang Bagwe, Srijit Paul, and Jeet Jain scored 8/9 points to finish in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively, according to their tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Maverick Events at New Horizon Scholars School, Thane West, Mumbai, on 19th April 2026, with a total prize fund of ₹3,00,000, and the top 3 prizes were ₹40,000, ₹25,000, and ₹20,000 with trophies each. Photos: IA Rahul Joshi

A new chess club open to all will begin at Phoenix Marketcity mall in Chennai on 2nd May

30/04/2026 -

A new chess club is going to begin on the 2nd of May 2026 in Chennai at the Phoenix Marketcity mall in Velachery. The club is a part of the CSR activities of the Cholamandalam finance group and will be named as the Chola Chess Club. It is supported by ChessBase India and Chess Gurukul. The club is absolutely free and open to all and if you do visit it on day one, you will potentially get a chance to play against a future world class player - 10-year-old Sarbartho Mani.

From Biscuits to the United Nations: How Vivian Ibrahim Is Changing Lives Through Chess

30/04/2026 -

In the internally displaced persons (IDP) camps of northeastern Nigeria, chess is becoming far more than just a game. Through the efforts of Vivian Ibrahim, children growing up amid uncertainty are finding focus, confidence, and a path back to education. From local camps to the halls of the United Nations, this remarkable journey shines light on the power chess has in reshaping lives.
Photo: Vivian Ibrahim

Can you solve these positions from the Chola Chess camp?

30/04/2026 -

Chola Chess is building a dedicated space for India's strong chess players to train and improve. It is led by R. B. Ramesh and Aarthie Ramaswamy, and supported by a committed team. With consistent camps and serious training, it has already impacted over 1300 players across the country. In this article, we take a look at some of the positions studied during a Chola Chess camp. Take your time and see if you can solve them.

Abhimanyu Mishra wins 5th Menorca Open 2026, Leon Luke Mendonca finishes second

30/04/2026 -

Abhimanyu Mishra scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win the 5th Menorca Open 2026. Abhimanyu Mishra (USA), Leon Luke Mendonca (IND), Li Di (CHN), and Tomas Sosa (ARG), all 4 players, scored 7.5/9 to secure 1st to 4th positions respectively according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Chess Menorca at Ciutadella, Menorca, from 7th to 12th April. There was a total of €26,000 in cash prizes, with top 3 prizes of €6000, €4000, and €2500 along with trophies. In addition, there is €10,000 in Chessable chess training and courses. Photos: Saji Mathew and Open Chess Menorca

Aaryan Varshney scores 9/9 to win 7th DD-DBCA Above 1600 Open FIDE Rating 2026

30/04/2026 -

Aaryan Varshney scored a brilliant 9/9 points to win the 7th DD-DBCA Above 1600 Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament-2026. Aaryan remained unbeaten throughout the event and scored a win over runner-up Utsab Chatterjee, too. IM Utsab Chatterjee of RSPB scored 8/9 points to finish 2nd. Despite losing the 1st and 3rd games, local boy Aniket Das won 6 in a row, scoring 7/9 points and securing 3rd place. The tournament was organised by Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy from 20th to 25th March, with a total prize fund of ₹5,00,000, and the top 3 prizes were ₹75,000, ₹60,000, and ₹40,000. Photos: Shahid Ahmed/Checkmate Daily

14-Year-Old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Becomes Youngest 2700 in Chess History

29/04/2026 -

Turkish phenom Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus has created history!! At the age of 14 years, 10 months, and 13 days, he became the youngest chess player of all time to cross 2700 in live ratings. From 12th to 17th April, Yagiz played a match called the "Clash of Generations" against Former FIDE World Champion Veselin Topalov in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Yagiz scored a 5-1 win over Topalov to increase his rating by 22.4 points and take it to 2709.4. The youngster didn't stop after that and played 2 games for his team, SC Viernheim, in the German Bundesliga, and drew both of the games. After these results, Yagiz will have a published FIDE rating of 2708 on 1st May. The "Clash of Generations" match was organised by The Monegasque Chess Federation, in partnership with the Monte-Carlo Chess Club and with the support of Evren Ucok. Photo: Lennart Ootes

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