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MPL 34th National U-10 R7-8: Charvi gains sole lead

30/04/2022 -

Karnataka's Charvi A won both of her games against her state-mates Siddhi Rao and Krupha S Ukkali in Round 7 and 8 respectively. She has now gained sole lead 7.5/8 at MPL 34th National Under-10 Girls Chess Championship 2022. Hanya Shah (GUJ) and Tanusri S (Tamil Nadu) are the only ones closest to her at 6.5/8 each. In the Open section, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (MP) defeated Yug Tarun Khiani (KAR) in Round 7 and drew with Aansh Nandan Nerurkar (MAH) in Round 8. Aansh had good chances in the endgame, however, he could not find a way to seize his opportunity. Round 9 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

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Once in a lifetime opportunity - Become a volunteer at the Chess Olympiad 2022

29/04/2022 -

The Chess Olympiad 2022 is happening in Chennai, India from the 28th of July to 10th of August 2022. One of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Chess Olympiad will witness the participation of players from over 150 countries. While this is extremely exciting as a chess fan, a natural question that could come to the mind of any chess enthusiast is - how can I be a part of this grand event? The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has an answer for this! They have launched the volunteer program where you not only have a chance to be a part of the Olympiad, but will also earn a stipend, certificate and a lifetime of experience! Check out the article to know more.

MPL 34th National U-10 R5-6: Madhvendra Pratap Sharma scores a double hat-trick, gains sole lead

29/04/2022 -

Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (MP) bested two challenges from West Bengal - Parambrata Sarkar and Mayukh Majumder in Round 5 and 6 respectively. He scored convincing victories in both games to gain sole lead 6.0/6 at MPL 34th National Under-10 Open Chess Championship 2022. 157th seeded Yug Tarun Khiani (KAR) continues his impressive run. He is the only player at a half point behind the leader 5.5/6. Among the Girls, Maitreyi Mondal (WB) beat Siddhi Rao (KAR) to take sole lead 5.0/5. Then she lost the next game to Charvi A (KAR) who is now the new leader among the Girls along with Hanya Shah (GUJ) at 5.5/6 each. Round 7 which starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Jan-Krzysztof Duda halts Carlsen's hat-trick, wins Oslo Esports Cup

29/04/2022 -

Magnus Carlsen was poised to win his third consecutive tournament of Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022 season. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov had something to say about it. He handed the world champion not only his third loss of the event, but the toughest one. The Azerbaijan no.1 only took the minimum number of games to beat the world no.1, something even Liem or Jorden could not do. Praggnanandhaa once again lost in minimum number games, against Giri. Thus, Pragg finished at fourth place, behind Carlsen. Liem beat Jorden in the tie-breaks to finish second. Carlsen continues to lead the tour standings, Pragg climbed to the fourth place. Photo: chess24

SRM Chennai and Adamas clinch All India Inter University Men and Women Chess Tournament 2022

28/04/2022 -

Adamas University made a stellar debut by securing two podium finishes at All India Inter University Chess Tournament 2022. The fourth seeded Adamas Women's team won the tournament with an unbeaten 9.0/10. SRM University also finished with the same score, however they were placed second according to tie-breaks. University of Madras, Chennai secured third place 8.0/10. The top three seeds in the Men's event finished in the same order. SRM IST, Chennai won the tournament 9.0/10. Adamas University was placed second 8.0/10. Anna University Chennai edged past Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune to finish third 7.0/10. Check out detail results and also the best games of both winning teams. Photo: Adamas University

MPL 34th National U-10 R3-4: 157th seeded Yug Tarun Khiani in the lead

28/04/2022 -

Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (MP), Mayukh Majumder (WB), Parambrata Sarkar (WB) and Yug Tarun Khiani (KAR) emerged as the four leaders at MPL 34th National Under-10 Open Chess Championship 2022. All four of them showed consistency in their play and scored convincing victories against their opponents. In Round 5, Parambrata will face Madhvendra and Yug Tarun will battle against Mayukh. In the Girls event, National Under-9 Girls 2019 champion Siddhi Rao (KAR) and Maitreyi Mondal (WB) are the coleaders at 4.0/4. They will face each other in Round 5 which starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Oslo Esports Cup R6: Duda denies Praggnanandhaa

28/04/2022 -

Jan-Krzysztof Duda denied Praggnanandhaa any advantage heading into the final round of Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Oslo Esports Cup. FIDE World Cup 2021 winner won the first two games and drew the third one, although he was completely winning as a draw was enough for him to win the match. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen beat Eric Hansen in minimum number of games. This win allowed him to get back at the top of the points table. Pragg will need to win the final round match against Giri and hope Mamedyarov can beat the world champion, only then Pragg can win the tournament. It starts tonight at 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: ChessBase India live stream

Remembering the chess historian Vijay Pandit (1945-2021)

27/04/2022 -

On 27th April 2021, chess historian Vijay Pandit succumbed to the Covid-19 virus. Apart from writing numerous articles on chess history, he had authored quite a few books. Among them, he co-authored Indian Chess History 570-2010 AD with India's first International Master, Manuel Aaron. Vijay Pandit's contribution to our knowledge of Indian chess history has been immense. One cannot take a proper step forward without learning about the correct historical facts. Aaron got to know about his friend's passing two months after he left the mortal world. A heartfelt eulogy written by Manuel Aaron that we publish on the 1st death anniversary of his dear friend. Photo: chessnewsandviews

MPL 34th National U-10 R1-2: Jyotika Sahoo stuns top seed Alankrita Sharma

27/04/2022 -

Unrated Jyotika Sahoo (ODI) scored the biggest upset in Round 2 of MPL 34th National Under-10 Girls Chess Championship 2022. The Odisha girl got a better position out of the opening against the top seed, Alankrita Sharma (J&K, 1451). The local girl eventually made a tactical blunder which allowed Jyotika to win the game. In the Open event, top seed Abhinav Benny (KER, 1683) survived a scare against Anagani Sasank (AP). The Kerala boy escaped with a draw when his opponent was unable to figure out a win as it was not an easy one for someone who is less than ten years old. Round 3 starts today at 9:00 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Oslo Esports Cup R5: Minimalist Praggnanandhaa strikes again, regains sole lead

27/04/2022 -

Praggnanandhaa got back to his winning ways as he beat Eric Hansen in minimum number of games, just like his previous three wins. The wunderkind is back in the sole lead at Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Oslo Esports Cup. He started the day with a victory against the popular streamer. The second game ended in a draw after the Canadian could not find a way to capitalize on his advantage. Pragg won the third game to win the match and get back to the top of the points table. Magnus Carlsen was befuddled about how he blundered a rook in the second game. He eventually lost the match against Jorden van Foreest. Pragg will face FIDE World Cup 2021 winner Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the penultimate round, which starts tonight at 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: chess24

Soham Kamotra and Bhagyashree Patil win MPL 31st National Under-18 Open and Girls Chess Championships

26/04/2022 -

CM Soham Kamotra (J&K) and WFM Bhagyashree Patil (MAH) emerged as the winners of MPL 31st National Under-18 Open and Girls Chess Championships 2022. Soham became the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to win a National championship. He scored an unbeaten 9.5/11 and finished a half point ahead of the competition. IM Srihari L R (TN) scored sole 9.0/11 to secure second place. He also remained undefeated. Ilamparthi A R (TN) and Dinesh Kumar Jaganathan (TN) scored 8.5/11 each. They were placed third and fourth according to tie-breaks. Bhagyashree dominated the Girls event. She won the tournament with a round to spare. Her final score is 10.0/11. Tamil Nadu's Rindhiya V 9.0/11 and Kanishka S 8.0/11 finished at second and third place. Photo: AICF

Oslo Esports Cup R4: Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa, joins the lead

26/04/2022 -

Magnus Carlsen brought an end to Praggnanandhaa's winning streak in the fourth round of Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Oslo Esports Cup. Pragg played well in the first game. However, he was unable to maintain accuracy when the time got low. In the second and third game, the 16-year-old made some simple mistakes which cost him the game. It goes without saying that it is certainly okay to lose against the world champion, many stalwarts have fallen in the battlefield against him on multiple occasions. The teenager is just getting started. This win allowed Carlsen to join Pragg in the lead with 9.0/12 and $22500 earnings. Pragg will face the popular streamer Eric Hansen in Round 5. It starts tonight at 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: ChessBase India live stream

Gukesh marvels at 1st Menorca Open, now World no.80

25/04/2022 -

GM D Gukesh scored the lone victory among the leaders in the final round over GM Adhiban B. For the second consecutive tournament, the youngest GM of India, became a clear champion 6.0/7 at 1st Menorca Open. He also gained 13.4 Elo rating points, taking his live rating to 2659.9 and becoming World no.80. Seven players scored 5.5/7. GM Aryan Chopra secured second position for the second event in-a-row. GM Shant Sargsyan (ARM) was placed third according to tie-breaks. Total prize fund of the tournament was €8000. Top three prizes were €1600, €1200 and €800 along with a trophy each. Photo: Gukesh's twitter

Oslo Esports Cup R3: Fiery Praggnanandhaa bests Liem, scores a hat-trick

25/04/2022 -

Praggnanandhaa es en fuego which means Praggnanandhaa is on fire. He beat World Blitz 2013 champion Liem Le Quang in a similar fashion as he beat Jorden van Foreest and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the first two rounds of Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Oslo Esports Cup. Liem was just coming off of a victory against Carlsen in Round 2. Pragg drew the first game, won the second one by taking the attack to his opponent. A time scramble caused both players to err in the third game. In the end, it was Liem who made the final mistake which caused Pragg to win the game and match. Carlsen displayed a positional masterpiece as mentioned by Peter Leko to beat Anish Giri and get back on the winning side. Carlsen vs Pragg in Round 4 starts tonight at 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: chess24

15-year-old Kheerthi Ganta becomes the first girl to win Telangana State Rapid and Blitz 2022

25/04/2022 -

15-year-old Kheerthi Ganta created history on 15th April when she became the first female player to win Telangana State Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2022. Kheerthi scored an unbeaten 6.0/7 and 7.5/8 to win the Rapid and Blitz titles respectively. In the Rapid, she edged past Tata Keerthi Rana, Md Bashiq Imrose, top seed of the tournament FM Rishpal Singh S, Sriram R and Rithvik R. They were placed second to sixth. However, she was a clear champion in the Blitz event by finishing a half point ahead of the competition. CM Amithpal Singh 7.0/8 and Bashiq 6.5/8 secured second and third place. Kheerthi joins the rare list of women like Sonakshi Rathore and Rutuja Bakshi to win a State Open title in India.