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Praggnanandhaa bests Gukesh in thrilling Playoffs to clinch 87th Tata Steel Masters

03/02/2025 -

How would you react after losing the final round and first tie-break games? R Praggnanandhaa needed a draw in the final round to become a clear champion as the World Champion, D Gukesh lost to compatriot and World no.4, Arjun Erigaisi. Praggnanandhaa suffered defeat against Vincent Keymer (GER) and then also went down against Gukesh in the first tie-break game. However, he regrouped himself, won the second tie-break and then the sudden death game. In 2006, Vishy Anand jointly won this event with Veselin Topalov (BUL). His last solo triumph was in 2004, back then it was named Corus tournament instead of Tata Steel. A little over 19 years later, Praggnanandhaa became the second Indian to win the 'Wimbledon of chess' and once again solidified himself as one of the top players of the world. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

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Vedant Panesar victorious at Tata Steel Qualifiers 2025

03/02/2025 -

FM Vedant Panesar scored an unbeaten 6/9 to win Tata Steel Chess Qualifiers 2025. This triumph earned him a place in the Challengers section of 2026 edition. He finished a half point ahead of the field. FM Leandro Slagboom (NED) and FM Tim Grutter (NED) scored 5.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively. The top three prizes were New in Chess book voucher worth €90, €60 and €40 each respectively. More than the prize fund, advancing to the Challengers is a big deal for the champion. This is the first tournament triumph for Vedant in 2025. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

Nikhil Dixit wins 1st Chessniti Academy and The Playce Rapid Rating Open 2025

03/02/2025 -

FM Nikhil Dixit and FM Ritvik Krishnan scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 each at 1st Chessniti Academy and The Playce Rapid Rating Open 2025. Nikhil won the tournament due to better tie-break scores. Ritvik secured second place. FM Anirudhha Potawad, CM Vedant Pimpalkhare and Nameet Chavan scored 8/9 each. They were placed third, fourth and fifth respectively. The total cash prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹20000 + trophy, ₹10000 and ₹8000 each respectively. The one-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by Chessniti Academy and The Playce at Marathon Futurex in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 26th January 2025. This is Nikhil's first tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: Ravindra Potawad

How to find a player behind their online profile with ChessBase 18

02/02/2025 -

ChessBase 18 offers a feature called "Identify Player" that allows you to discover the real-life identity of a strong Grandmaster playing on a chess server. By comparing a player's online games with the Mega Database, you can identify who they are by matching their game patterns and ELO rating. This function can also be used to compare your own games with other players in the same rating range, helping you find your "chess twin." Chief developer Matthias Wuellenweber shows how to find an unknown player from an online chess server with ChessBase 18. Check out the tutorial and grab ChessBase 18 if you haven't yet. Photo: ChessBase

Gukesh or Praggnanandhaa - Who will win 87th Tata Steel Masters?

02/02/2025 -

The 87th Tata Steel Masters 2025 is virtually guaranteed to have a winner between D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa. Yes, there is a mathematical possibility of Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) catching up with both of them and a three-way Playoff, only if both leaders lose their last round game which is practically highly unlikely scenario. Praggnanandhaa squashed Alexey Sarana (SRB) in 29 moves in the penultimate round. Gukesh drew with Jorden van Foreest (NED) which could have gone either player's way. Arjun Erigaisi defeated Abdusattorov and virtually ended his championship hopes. Leon Luke Mendonca held World no.2, Fabiano Caruana (USA) to a solid draw. Round 13 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

Sri Lanka's youngest WIM Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana needs your support to fulfil her dreams

01/02/2025 -

Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana became the youngest Woman International Master of Sri Lanka last year. She was only 12 years 5 months old at that time. She also became the first Sri Lankan to win a Gold medal at a World Cadets tournament. Currently, she is Sri Lanka no.4 among active players of her country. Her dream is to become a Grandmaster and Women's World Champion. However, to achieve it she needs to travel a lot and play strong tournaments to increase rating and have norm chances. Devindya's mother Chandima Rathnayake appeals for a sponsor to fulfill her daughter's dreams. Check out the article to know about her achievement and how you can support her.

Shreya Hipparagi receives Rs.50,000 under the ‘Sandhya and Nandkumar Scholarship’

01/02/2025 -

Indian Air Force Officer Vivek Joshi has stepped forward to support young talent through the HelpChess Foundation. He has donated Rs. 50,000 to Shreya Hipparagi under the ‘Sandhya and Nandkumar Joshi Scholarship’. This young talented player has shown immense dedication by earning several medals in national and international tournaments. She has set an example to everyone that despite the challenges, anyone can achieve their dreams. Read the article to know more about her journey and the story behind this scholarship.

Tata Steel 2025 R11: Praggnanandhaa scores a crucial win against Caruana, Gukesh now World no.3

01/02/2025 -

D Gukesh drew with the defending champion, Wei Yi (CHN) to maintain his sole lead 8/11 at 87th Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025. Gukesh is now World no.3 with a live rating 2793.2. R Praggnanandhaa played a fantastic game to beat the World no.2, Fabiano Caruana (USA). Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) drew with Vincent Keymer (GER) to maintain his chase. Both Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov are at 7.5/11 each. Leon Luke Mendonca scored his first win of the event against Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO). Pentala Harikrishna defeated Alexey Sarana (SRB). IM Divya Deshmukh scored her second win of the tournament, against IM Irina Bulmaga (ROU). Round 12 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

Kavinkumar clear first at 3rd Sri Chess Academy Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2025

31/01/2025 -

Kavinkumar G scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 3rd Sri Chess Academy Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Satyanarayana P scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. Niranjan Mochalra, Kannan V, Lanka Marthanda Kumar and Satyajit Sarkar scored 7.5/9 each. They secured third to sixth place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹50000, ₹40000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each respectively. The three-day nine-round Swiss league rating tournament was organized by Sri Chess Academy at S3 Sports Arena in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from 24th to 26th January 2025. This is Kavinkumar's second overall, first rating tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: Dr. Rangala Babu Rao / Sri Chess Academy

Senthil Maran K wins Marienbad Open IM Round-Robin 2025

31/01/2025 -

IM Senthil Maran K and IM Michal Konopoka (CZE) scored an unbeaten 6/9 each at Marienbad Open 2025 B2 IM Round Robin at 23rd International Chess Festival part of Czech Tour 2025 series. Senthil won the tournament due to better tie-break scores. Michal was placed second. FM Loek Van der Hagen (NED) scored 5.5/9 to finish third. The top three prizes were CZK 3000, 2000 and 1000 each. GM Anton Korobov (UKR) won the A GM Round Robin tournament. He scored an unbeaten 6.5/9. IM Harshavardhan G B scored 6/9 to secure second place. IM Jonasz Baum (POL) scored 5.5/9 to finish third. The top three prizes were CZK 5000, 3000 and 2000 each. Photo: Czech Tour

New: The Catalan, an opening repertoire for life Vol.2 - Closed Catalan by Jan Werle

30/01/2025 -

Take your understanding of the Closed Catalan to the next level with this comprehensive second volume, focusing on the rich and solid positions that arise in this dynamic opening. This course is designed to provide a deep and well-rounded grasp of the strategic nuances and transitions into the middlegame and endgame – essential for any serious chess player looking to refine their repertoire. Grab this new Fritztrainer if you have not got it yet. Now you can study chess on any device, either via streaming or on ChessBase Book. Photo: ChessBase

Yash Manoj Upadhye dominates 3rd Goa GM Category C Below 1700 Rating Tournament 2025

30/01/2025 -

Yash Manoj Upadhye scored an unbeaten 9/10 to win Late Shri Manohar Parrikar 3rd Goa GM Category C Below 1700 Rating Tournament 2025. He finished a full point ahead of the field. Six players - Joshua Mark Telles, Joy Kakodkar, Rudresh Fadte, Aarav Arpit Shah, Vansh Rasik Gala and Prakhar Raj scored 8/10 each. They secured second to seventh place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹1300000. The top three prizes were ₹135000, ₹105000 and ₹90000 along with a trophy each respectively. The four-day ten-round Swiss league rating tournament was organized by Goa Chess Association at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa from 16th to 19th January 2025. This is Yash's first rating tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: IA NI Vivek Sohani

Tata Steel 2025 R10: Gukesh wins two in-a-row, Praggnanandhaa bounces back

30/01/2025 -

The 18th World Champion, D Gukesh is in a terrific form. He scored his second consecutive win at 87th Tata Steel Masters 2025. Gukesh surprised his opponent with 1...d6 in response to 1.e4. Max Warmerdam (NED) opted for 2.g3. Gukesh got a bit surprised momentarily but he realized that he must have prepared it for some other game before. A positional mistake of incorrect bishop trade offer with Gukesh's bad bishop, turned things in the leader's way. He converted his advantage smoothly to maintain his sole lead 7.5/10. R Praggnanandhaa bounced back with a win against Vladimi Fedoseev (SLO) in a wild game. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) also had a crazy battle against Alexey Sarana (SRB) to stay in pursuit 7/10. Pentala Harikrishna saved a tough endgame against the World no.2, Fabiano Caruana (USA). Leon Luke Mendonca drew with Anish Giri (NED). Today is the last rest day. Round 11 starts tomorrow Friday at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025

Kashish Manoj Jain prevails at Prague Open 2025, Harshavardhan third

29/01/2025 -

FM Kashish Manoj Jain scored 8/9 to win Prague Open A 2025 at 23rd International Chess Festival part of Czech Tour 2025 series. Kashish finished a full point ahead of the competition. Six players - IM Damian Lewtak (POL), IM Harshavardhan G B, IM Tomas Kulhanek (CZE), IM Senthil Maran K, FM Kim Yew Chan (MAS) and IM Matyas Marek (CZE) scored 7/9 each. They secured second to seventh place respectively according to tie-breaks. The top three prizes in A Open were CZK 20000 + trophy, 15000 and 10000 each respectively. 12-year-old CM Antoni Radzimski (POL) scored a perfect 7/7 to win C Rapid event. Senthil secured place scoring 6.5/7. The top three prizes in Rapid were - CZK 2000, 1500 and 1000. This was Kashish's first tournament triumph in 2025. Photo: Czech Tour

Swapnaneel Dowerah triumphs at DDCA Golden Jubilee Rapid Rating Open 2025

29/01/2025 -

Swapnaneel Dowerah scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win DDCA Golden Jubilee Rapid Rating Open 2025. Five players - Rintu Brahma, Abhirup Saikia, Neelabh Jyoti Borthakur, Bijit Chetia and Dhruv Phukan scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to sixth respectively according to tie-breaks. Swapnaneel defeated Rintu in the penultimate and drew with Abhirup in the last round. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹160000. The top three prizes were ₹20000, ₹15000 and ₹13000 along with a trophy each respectively. The two-day nine round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by Duliajan Anchalik Chess Association in association with Dibrugarh District Chess Association at St. Xavier's H S School in Duliajan, Assam on 11th and 12th January 2025. This was Swapnaneel's first rating tournament triumph of his career. Photo: Manik Chandra Gogoi

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