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New: Tim Wall: Countering the Ruy Lopez with the fighting Modern Steinitz

11/03/2025 -

The Modern Steinitz (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6!?) is an uncompromising counterattacking weapon that lets Black put White under pressure from the very start. With this course, you’ll master two sharp and dynamic approaches: the swashbuckling Siesta Variation (5.c3 f5!) and the fiery Fishing Pole Attack (5.0-0 Bg4 6 h3 h5!). Grab this Fritztrainer and increase your arsenal in Ruy Lopez/Spanish Opening. Now you can stream on any device and also study it in the ChessBase Book format with videos along with your usual option of download and install. Photo: ChessBase

ChessBase 18 and Mega 2025 are here

ChessBase 18 is an all-new program that helps you manage all your databases as an ambitious player. Mega Database 2025 has 11 million games with over 113,000 games annotated by masters. The cost of ChessBase 18 is Rs.4499/- and the cost of Mega Database 2025 is Rs.6499/- However, if you go for the combo the total amount comes to Rs.8999 (instead of 10,998/-) helping you save Rs. 1999/-.

ChessBase 18 + Mega 2025 Combo

Kushagra Mohan conquers Chronicles of Checkmate Rating Open 2025, Subhayan Kundu second

11/03/2025 -

IM Kushagra Mohan scored an unbeaten 9/10 to win Chronicles of Checkmate International Rating Festival 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the field. IM Subhayan Kundu, CM A A C B Amarasinghe (SRI) and A P Chenitha Sihas Dinsara Karunasena (SRI) scored 8.5/10 each. They secured second to fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the festival was LKR 1409500. The top three prizes were LKR 200000, 125000 and 75000 along with a trophy and medal each respectively. The five-day ten round Rating Open tournament was organized by Mayor Chess Club in collaboration with Chess Federation of Sri Lanka at Hummingbird by Susiri Reception Hall, Piliyandala in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 12th to 16th February 2025. This is Kushagra's second rating tournament triumph of the year.

Your chance to join Olympiad Gold Medalist coach Srinath Narayanan’s exclusive Masterclass

10/03/2025 -

We are organizing an exclusive offline Masterclass with GM FST Srinath Narayanan from 19th March to 22nd March 2025 in Hyderabad. This is specially designed for young, talented players who are stuck in their chess journey. It offers a rare chance to learn from one of India’s top coaches. Srinath has mentored India’s finest chess talents and led them to numerous victories. But this Masterclass is more than just winning games. It focuses on the holistic development of chess players. We also have two guest speakers to guide in your journey. There are only 15 seats available, so don’t miss out! Check out the article for more details. Photo: Anmol Bhargav.

D Gukesh at India Today Conclave 2025

10/03/2025 -

On Saturday 8th March 2025, D Gukesh attended India Today Sports Conclave 2025 at Taj Palace in New Delhi. The 18th World Champion talked about his success, stability, his parents huge role in his success, how he gets recognized more these days, how Covid-19 fuelled India's chess revolution, how it unfolded, Vishy Anand and his WestBridge Anand Chess Academy. Check out the 17-minute-long conversation in video form here. You can also read it in text form shared by Arushi Ranjan. Photo: India Today

Adamas and University of Calcutta are East Zone Inter University Women and Men 2024-25 Champions

09/03/2025 -

Adamas University won East Zone Inter University Women Championship 2024-25. The team won the tournament with a round to spare. They scored 100% 12/12 to finish first, three match points ahead of the runner-up. Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyaya Durg and University of Calcutta scored 9/12 each. They were placed second and third respectively. In the Men's event, University of Calcutta and Jadavpur University scored 13/14 each. CU became champion on tie-breaks, JU finished second. Patna University scored sole 10/14 to be placed third. The National University championships will take place later this month.

Iniyan clinches 38th Cannes FIJ Open 2025, Aradhya Garg second

09/03/2025 -

GM Iniyan Pa scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 38th Festival International des Jeux de Cannes - Open A (>2100) 2025.  Iniyan finished a half point ahead of the competition. IM Aradhya Garg and GM Kagybek Nogerbek (KAZ) scored 7/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund in Open A €6000. The top three prizes were €1800, €1200 and €700. The seven-day nine round Rating Open A (>2100) tournament was organized by Romuald De Labaca  at Palais des Festivals et des Congres de Cannes - Salon des Ambassadeurs in Cannes, France from 24th February to 2nd March 2025. This was Iniyan's third tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Cannes Echecs

Pranav Venkatesh Golden at World Junior 2025

08/03/2025 -

GM Pranav Venkatesh drew with FM Matic Lavrencic (SLO) to clinch the Gold at World Junior Open 2025. He scored an unbeaten 9/11 with a performance of 2721, gaining 13.3 Elo rating points in the process. His final round opponent, Matic secured Silver scoring 8.5/11. GM Elham Amar (NOR) got Bronze scoring 8.5/11. WIM Anna Shukhman won Gold in the Girls event. She scored 9/11. WIM Ayan Allahverdiyeva (AZE) and IM Miaoyi Lu (CHN) scored 8/11 each to secure Silver and Bronze respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was €10000. The top three prizes in Open were €3000, €2000 and €1000 along with a medal and trophy each. For Girls, they were, €2000, €1250 and €750 with a medal a trophy each. Photo: Mitar Djukanovic

Aravindh Chithambaram dominates Prague Masters 2025 with a 2829 performance

08/03/2025 -

Aravindh Chithambaram drew Ediz Gurel (TUR) to become the champion of 7th Prague International Chess Festival 2025 Masters. Anish Giri's (NED) victory over R Praggnanandhaa ensured Aravindh's clear first place finish with a 6/9 score. Anish finished second 5/9. Wei Yi (CHN) drew with Liem Quang Le (VIE) to finish third with the same score 5/9. Aravindh's performance rating at this event was 2829. He gained a valuable 12 Elo rating points, taking him to World no.14 in the live ratings. Those who have followed Aravindh's career always knew and believed him to have the potential to reach here and beyond. Him winning two Classical super tournaments in-a-row with the exact same rating performance is also quite unique. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Moments that made the Mind Champions Challenge 2025 unforgettable

08/03/2025 -

They can't see the pieces, but they feel the game. They came to play chess but left with so much more. On 23rd February 2025, 35 visually impaired players participated in the Mind Champions Challenge at the Phoenix Matketcity Mall, Kurla. The day witnessed as many exciting matches as beautiful stories. The event was sponsored by the Lions Club of Bombay Uptown with the help of ChessBase India, the All India Chess Federation for the Blind, and Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla. Read the article to relive the unforgettable moments and stories that made this event truly special! Photo: Abhyudaya Ram 

Unleash Your Chess Creativity: 9th Youth Chess Composing Challenge Awaits!

08/03/2025 -

The World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC) has officially launched the 9th edition of the Youth Chess Composing Challenge (YCCC), an individual competition aimed at fostering the next generation of chess composers. This event invites young talents from around the world to immerse themselves in the intricate and creative art of composing chess problems and studies, providing them with a platform to showcase their ingenuity, develop their skills, and contribute to the rich tradition of chess composition. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the competition's rules and delve into the specific thematic conditions set for this year’s edition, offering participants a clear understanding of the requirements and expectations.

Take part in Khelo Chess India Masters and Challengers on 5th-6th April!

08/03/2025 -

Want to achieve your FIDE Rating in Chess? You are welcome to Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh! On the 5th and 6th of April, Saturday and Sunday, a two-day Khelo Chess India festival is going to be held at Sage International School located in Bhopal Kolar, Madhya Pradesh. In the festival, a FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament will be organized in which anyone can participate, as well as a Masters Chess Tournament in which many strong players from the state and beyond will be seen in action! The total prize fund of the Rapid Rating tournament will be Rs 1 lakh, and the entry fee has been kept at just Rs. 500. In the Masters event, we are going to invite 10 players, whose games will be broadcasted live on the Hindi ChessBase India YouTube channel! Read this article and do not miss the opportunity to get FIDE Rapid Rating!

Street chess event brings the community together in Hyderabad

08/03/2025 -

The Hyderabad chess community is growing day by day. They are organising exciting events one after the other. Recently, they organized a street chess event to connect chess lovers and foster the community. The event happened at People’s Plaza from 6 am to 8 am. It featured a blitz tournament, which saw around 60 participants. It was organized by the Telangana Democratic Chess Development Committee. Check out the article for the full report. Photos: Kandi Ravi

Express Report: Aravindh Chithambaram is the outright champion at Prague Masters 2025

07/03/2025 -

Aravindh Chithambaram drew with Ediz Gurel (TUR) in the final round of 7th Prague International Chess Festival 2025. However, it was not sure whether he will win the tournament. Anish Giri's (NED) win over R Praggnanandhaa secured the first place for Aravindh. He not only won the tournament but also finished a full point ahead of the rest. Round 9 is still in progress. A detailed report with games analysis, interviews, prize distribution ceremony photos and a lot of other stuff will be published after the conclusion of closing ceremony. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

World Junior R9-10: Pranav eyes the Gold

07/03/2025 -

GM Pranav Venkatesh defeated compatriot IM Aswath S in the ninth round of World Junior 2025 Open. Aswath was coming into the round with maximum momentum, six wins in-a-row, however, he was also facing the best version of Pranav. It did not make things easy for the IM. He faltered early in the game and could not recover from it. In the penultimate round, Pranav drew with the two-time Asian Junior champion, GM Aleksey Grebnev. Pranav is the sole leader 8.5/10, heading into the final round. FM Matic Lavrencic (SLO) is the only player at 8/10. They will face each other to determine who clinches the Gold. Pranav needs either a win or a draw to become the World Junior champion. Round 11 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST.

Young talents shine at the Children’s Champions League 2nd edition in Hyderabad

07/03/2025 -

The Children’s Champions League 2nd Edition took place on 23rd February 2025 in Hyderabad. 190 young players, including 33 FIDE-rated talents, competed across five age groups. The tournament had an exciting prize pool of Rs. 50,000 and was organized by Srikanth Malladi. The event was a huge success, showing Telangana’s bright future in chess. Read the article for the full report. Photos: Srikanth Malladi 

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