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Freestyle Exhibition G1: Carlsen wins a crazy game against Caruana

22/11/2024 -

Magnus Carlsen (NOR) won the first Freestyle Chess Exhibition game against Fabiano Caruana (USA). It was a wild game where the world no.1 decided not to castle his king. Eventually it turned out to be safer for his king than his opponent who decided to castle on the kingside. Caruana captured the b2-pawn which helped White to gain control of the b-file after few moves and turn things in his favor. The Norwegian's king ended up on h4 which was a really safe place compared to Black's at h8. The game was played at Silentworld Yacht in Singapore. Caruana must win the second game today to force tie-breaks. Game 2 starts today from 8 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photos: IM Sagar Shah

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/-.

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Leaders Emerge After Round 6 at World Cadet Chess 2024

21/11/2024 -

The World Cadet Chess Championship 2024 in Montesilvano, Italy, has crossed its halfway mark, and the competition is heating up. Leaders have emerged in all age categories, but with several players in close pursuit, the remaining five rounds are set to deliver thrilling battles and surprising results. Indian players like Sattwik Swain, Advik Amit Agrawal, and Pooja Shree R have shown strong performances, keeping India’s hopes alive in the medal race. As the tournament progresses, their resilience and skill will be closely followed by Indian chess fans. For the first time in history, the 1st World Cadet Chess Solving Championship 2024 will be organized on the rest day. A total of 247 players from 47 countries will participate in this historic event. Report & Photos: Niklesh Jain

Carlsen and Caruana set to play two Freestyle games to promote Freestyle Grand Slam Tour 2025

21/11/2024 -

World no.1 and 2, Magnus Carlsen (NOR) and Fabiano Caruana (USA) will play two exhibition Freestyle games to promote Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025. Both games will be in Singapore, however in different locations. The first game will be played in a yacht. Before the exhibition games, there was a 'Head and Hand' game also famously known as Hand and Brain games. For those who are unfamiliar with it, one player (Head) says which piece to move, the other player (Hand) moves that piece to wherever s/he desires. IM Tania Sachdev and GM Magnus won the Head and Hand exhibition game against GM Fabiano and GM Maurice Ashley (USA). Game 1 starts today from 8 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram and Aditya Sur Roy

Ilamparthi and Prishita Gupta are National Sub-Junior Open and Girls 2024 Champions

21/11/2024 -

IM Ilamparthi A R (TN) and IM Ethan Vaz (Goa) scored 9.5/11 each at 49th National Sub-Junior Under-15 Open 2024. The top seed, Ilamparthi won the tournament due to better tie-break score, Ethan secured second place. Prathamesh Sherla (MAH) and CM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma (MP) scored 9/11 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively. Prathamesh was the only player to beat the eventual winner, Ilamparthi. WCM Prishita Gupta (DEL) scored an unbeaten 9.5/11 to become champion in 40th National Sub-Junior Under-15 Girls 2024. Ashita Jain (GUJ), WFM Saparya Ghosh (WB) and Ananya Raman (TN) scored 8.5/11. They were placed second to fourth respectively. The total prize fund combining Open and Girls section was ₹900000. The top three prizes in both Open and Girls sections were ₹90000, ₹70000 and ₹58000 along with a trophy each respectively. Photos: Jayapala Chandady

My First Endgame Study: A Chess Composition Tourney Sponsored by WFCC and ChessBase India

20/11/2024 -

Beneath its deceptively simple facade of a game, chess conceals a rich tapestry of human ingenuity and thought. It is, as Anatoly Karpov succinctly remarked, art, science, and sport all rolled into one. Yet, while the competitive aspect of chess basks in the limelight with its high-stakes, action-packed tournaments and matches, the subtle but no less fascinating endeavour of chess composition, where artistry shines the brightest, languishes in relative obscurity. As a step towards redressing this imbalance, ChessBase India and the World Federation for Chess Composition (WFCC) present My First Endgame Study, a beginner-friendly study composing contest designed for chess enthusiasts eager to explore the creative world of chess composition, specifically studies. Details follow.

Aaryan Varshney becomes India’s latest International Master, gives credit to his father

20/11/2024 -

One of the most satisfying aspects of the chess world is knowing a player’s journey. Almost every day, we see fresh headlines about young chess players making history. While the older generation inspires the young generation, chess prodigies are now inspiring players of all ages. Aaryan Varshney, a young chess prodigy, recently achieved the International Master title. The hero behind Aaryan’s success is his father, Gaurav Varshney, who was a passionate chess player in his college days. From dreaming about his son becoming a world-class player to actually achieving it, Gaurav supported Aaryan like a parent, a friend, and most importantly, a coach! Read the inspiring story of how Aaryan became an International Master. It’s a story that will surely inspire you to be a part of his success. 

A quick and complete review and overview of ChessBase 18

20/11/2024 -

This exceptionally clear and concise video will show you not only all the features of the newly released ChessBase 18, but demonstrates how they can be used by amateurs and pros alike (not to mention some that are just plain fun). Even the new mobile app is on display in full live action with the database, repertoires and opening stats all available. Check out the details and decide whether you can afford not to have the program. ChessBase 18 and Mega Database 2025 are available now on our shop. Upgrade from previous version is also available. Buy now if you haven't yet. Photo: ChessBase

Tim Grutter wins 2nd Amsterdam Open 2024, Sharan Rao second

20/11/2024 -

Six players - FM Tim Grutter (NED), IM Sharan Rao, FM Midas Ratsma (NED), GM Erik Van den Doel (NED), FM Maurice Schippers (NED) and IM Dagur Ragnarsson (ISL) scored 5/6 at 2nd Amsterdam Open 2024 Group A (>2000). Tim won the tournament, Sharan secured second place and the remaining four were placed third to sixth respectively. The top three prizes in Group A were €2000, €1000 and €750 along with a trophy each. The three-day six-round rating tournament was organized by a six-member tournament committee at Corry Tendeloohuis  in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 1st to 3rd November 2024. The third edition will take place from 24th to 26th October 2025. Photo: Amsterdam Chess Open

World Amateur 2024: Kumaresh secures Silver, Bronze for Sovna Sonali Jena

20/11/2024 -

Tomasz Zebracki (POL) scored 7/9 to win Gold at World Amateur Championship 2024 in Under-2300 Open category. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. CM Kumaresh A, FM Khishigbat Ulziikhishig (MGL) and CM Raphael Kracht (GER) scored 6.5/9 each. Kumaresh won Silver and Khishigbat Bronze according to tie-breaks. Anastasiia Osadchuk (UKR) won Under-1700 Women scoring 8/9. Bayart-Uchral Anu (MGL) scored 7/9 to secure Silver. Sovna Sonali Jena edged past Viktoriya Evdokimova on tie-breaks to win Bronze medal scoring 6/9. The total prize fund of the tournament was €15000. The top three prizes in U2300 Open were €2000, €1500 and €1000 along with a trophy and medal each. For U1700 Women, they were €500, €300 and €200 along with a trophy and medal each. Photos: Ippotis Chess Club Rhodes

Record participation at Hanoi Rapid Rating Open Chess Championships 2024

19/11/2024 -

The highest number of participation in a rating tournament in India is witnessed at National School Championship. On an average the participation is anything above 1000 or 1500. However, the Hanoi Open Rapid Championship 2024 witnessed a record participation of nearly 2400 players. There were various starting from Under-5. The other categories were - Under-6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15 for both Boys and Girls. Apart from that there were advanced groups too where GMs, IMs and WIMs took part from over 1000 chess clubs across Vietnam. Check out the report written by Peter Long. Photo: FM FT IA Peter Long

Vitaliy Bernadskiy victorious at 2nd Marburger Schachtage 2024, Rathanvel second

19/11/2024 -

The top seed GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (UKR) scored an unbeaten 6/7 to win Marburger Schachtage 2024 A. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Nine players scored 5.5/7 each. IM V S Rathanvel and GM Hagen Poetsch (GER) scored 5.5/7 each to secure second and third place according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament combining both group was >€6100. The top three prizes in Group A were €1000, €750 and €600 each. The four-day seven-round rating tournament was organized by SK Marburg / Thomas Henrich in Marburg, Germany from 24th to 27th October 2024. The third edition will take place from 16th to 19th October 2025. Photo: SK Marburg 1931/72 e.V.

World Cadet Round 3 : Demchenko, Sameh Mohamed & Xin Stella Maintain Lead

18/11/2024 -

The World Cadet Chess Championship in Montesilvano, Italy, entered its third day with some surprising results, particularly in the Under 12 Boys and Girls sections, where top seeds faced unexpected challenges. In the other four categories, the top board players maintained their momentum and secured their third consecutive victories. With three rounds completed, the tournament is gaining intensity as players battle for early leads. Several Indian players, including Aadik Lenin, Sattwik Swain, and Divith Reddy, impressed with strong performances, keeping India's hopes alive. Photo & Report : Niklesh Jain / ChessBase India

Samith Reddy convincingly clinches 1st Varas Chess Festival Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2024

18/11/2024 -

Top seed Samith Reddy I scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 1st Varas Chess Festival Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Aravinda B R and Tanish Sahay scored 8/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the festival was ₹1500000, for Below 1800 it was ₹600000. The top three prizes were ₹75000, ₹50000 and ₹40000 along with a trophy each. The three-day Below 1800 rating tournament was organized by Varas Chess Academy at GP Birla Centre, Birla Science Center Complex in Hyderabad, Telangana from 2nd to 4th October 2024. This was Samith's first tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Varas Chess Academy

Magnus Carlsen clinches a double by winning Tata Steel Blitz 2024 with a round to spare, Arjun Erigaisi third

18/11/2024 -

Magnus Carlsen (NOR) scored 13/18 to win Tata Steel Chess India 2024 Blitz. He won the tournament with a round to spare when he defeated Arjun Erigaisi in Round 17. Arjun was in the race for the first place till Round 15. A loss against Vidit Gujrathi in Round 16 derailed his momentum. He lost the next two games and still managed to finish third with 10.5/18. Wesley So (USA) had a fantastic final day scoring an unbeaten 8/9 to finish at second place 11.5/18. The only two draws of the day were against the remaining podium finishers for So. Kateryna Lagno scored 11.5/18 to win the Women Blitz event. R Vaishali became the sole Indian to beat her in Round 11. Valentina Gunina and Aleksandra Goryachkina scored 11/18 and 9.5/18 to finish at second and third place respectively. Photo: IA Vivek Sohani

Sharpen Your Strategic Skills with ChessNeurons - Episode 18

18/11/2024 -

Welcome back to the “Strategic Mastery” series, brought to you by the collaboration of ChessNeurons and ChessBase India. In this episode, Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara will lead you through the next step in your chess journey. Our goal is to deepen your positional and strategic understanding through a series of meticulously crafted puzzles and clear, insightful explanations. In Episode 18, Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara delves into a sophisticated chess concept: Prophylaxis. It means recognizing your opponent's plans and taking steps to prevent them from succeeding. Photo: Ankit Rajpara

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