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9 young talents receive laptops through the ChessBase India YouTube Members Program 2024-25

29/11/2025 -

For chess players, a good laptop is as important as a good coach. It helps them study, analyse and train without any hurdles slowing them down. To support talents who cannot afford a powerful device, we decided that our ChessBase India YouTube Membership money will go towards this. This initiative aims to ensure that talent is never held back by lack of resources. Every contribution from our members directly strengthens the future of Indian chess. This year’s contributions reached Rs 8,53,622.7. We used the amount to give the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED to nine chess players. This article shares how the program works, why these players were selected and how the laptops are making a difference in their training.

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Pranav Anand convincingly clinches President’s Cup of the Republic of Tajikistan 2025

29/11/2025 -

GM Pranav Anand scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win President’s Cup of the Republic of Tajikistan Group A (≥2200) 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Eight players scored 6.5/9 each. Among them, GM Sergey Drygalov and GM Nikita Afanasiev were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. GM Bharath Subramaniyam H and GM Sankalp Gupta were placed sixth and eighth respecitvely. The total prize fund was US$ 30000. The top three prizes were US$ 10000 + trophy, 8000 and 5000 along with a medal each. The seven-day nine round Rating tournament was organized by Tajikistan Chess Federation at Conference Hall of Istiqlol Hotel in Dushanbe, Tajikistan from 10th to 16th November 2025. This is Pranav's second overall, first individual triumph of the year. Photo: Tajikistan Chess Federation

Gireman Ja outright winner of Sakthi Group 36th Tamil Nadu IM-norm RR 2025, Vivaan Vishal Shah third

29/11/2025 -

CM Gireman Ja scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win Sakthi Group 36th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Round-Robin 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Gireman also scored his maiden IM-norm at this event. GM Evgeniy Podolchenko scored sole 6.5/9 to secure second place. FM Vivaan Vishal Shah edged past IM Diasmany Otero Acosta (CUB) on tie-breaks to finish third scoring 5.5/9. The top three prizes were US$ 500, $300 and $200 each. Check out the tournament report written by revered International Arbiter, IA R Anatharam. Photo: IA R Anantharam

XTX London Chess Classic Open 2025 R2-3: Praggnanandhaa and Pranav Anand score a hat-trick

29/11/2025 -

GM R Praggnanandhaa and GM Pranav Anand won both of their respective games on the first double round day at XTX Markets London Chess Classic Open 2025.  Praggnanandhaa started the day with a nice sacrifice to beat GM Eldar Gasanov (UKR). Then, he got the better of IM Nico Chasin (USA). Initially, the exchange sacrifice in the middlegame did not yield the desired effect. However, in the queen endgame, Nico's inaccurate play landed him in trouble. Pranav outplayed IM Sven Tica (CRO) in Round 2. Then he won a 102-move marathon battle against IM Loic Travadon (FRA). GM Iniyan Pa won both of his games to move to 2.5/3. The coleaders - Praggnanandhaa and Pranav will inevitably clash in Round 4. It starts today at 4 p.m. local time, 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Tao Bhokanandh / London Chess Classic

Dhanush Raghav N S dominates Khannur Group of Institutions 2nd Khannur Rating Open 2025

28/11/2025 -

Dhanush Ragav N S scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Khannur Group of Institutions 2nd Khannur Rating Open 2025. He finished a full point ahead of the competition. Four players - IM Aaryan Varshney, Nigash G, Jagajit Sinha and GM Laxman R R scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second to fifth place respectively according to tie-breaks. Dhanush defeated the top seed of the event and eventual runner-up, Aaryan in the penultimate round. The total prize fund was ₹500001. The top three prizes were ₹50001, ₹35000 and ₹20000 along with trophy each. The five-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by Panchajanya Chess Academy and Khannur Group of Institutions at Koundinya Convention Hall in Bengaluru, Karnataka from 30th October to 3rd November 2025. This is Dhanush's third rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Praveena N / Panchajanya Chess Academy and Khannur Group of Institutions

Harsha Bharathakoti clear first at Thanksgiving Open 2025

28/11/2025 -

GM Harsha Bharathakoti scored an unbeaten 4.5/5 to win Thanksgiving Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. The total prize fund was US$ 4200. The top three prizes were US$ 1000, $600 and $400 in the Open section which was a FIDE rated event. The three-day five round Rating Open tournament was organized by and at Saint Louis Chess Club in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA from 14th to 16th November 2025. This is Harsha's third rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Austin Fuller / Saint Louis Chess Club

XTX London Chess Classic Open 2025 R1: Praggnanandhaa and Pranav Anand make a winning start

28/11/2025 -

GM R Praggnanandhaa and GM Pranav Anand made a winning start at XTX Markets London Chess Classic Open 2025. The category has a rating restriction of above 2100. Praggnanandhaa made a slightly shaky start as he got into trouble against FM Stanley Badacsonyi (ENG). However, the English could not capitalize on his opportunity and Praggnanandhaa won the game comfortably. Pranav continues his great form after winning President's Cup in Tajikistan. He defeated Sidney Panjer (GER) comfortably. The reigning National double champion, GM Iniyan Pa drew against FM Rishi Vijayakumar (SCO) after the former missed few decent chances in the game. Today is the first of two double rounds. Round 2 starts today at 10 a.m. local time, 3:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

19-year-old Javokhir Sindarov becomes the youngest ever FIDE World Cup Champion

27/11/2025 -

Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) has created history by becoming the youngest ever to win a FIDE World Cup. He won it at the age of 19 years. The first tie-break Rapid game ended in a draw after Wei Yi (CHN) blundered in the same color bishop endgame. Sindarov missed his opportunity. However, Sindarov won the second tie-break game after Wei could not capitalize on his chance in the complex major piece endgame. Thus, Sindarov brought the biggest individual glory to Uzbekistan, since Rustam Kasimdzhanov became World Champion in 2004. Fun fact: Both World Cup winners - Divya Deshmukh (Women) and Sindarov, won it at the age of 19 years and they are born just a day apart. Hard work definitely brought them success. Maybe destiny too? One thing is for sure as Sindarov mentioned in the post-tournament Press Conference, India and Uzbekistan players are going to fight for the top honors in the near future - Olympiad and World Cup are just the beginning. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Srinika S wins 1st Eight Square Chess Academy Below 1700 Rating Tournament 2025

26/11/2025 -

Srinika S, Shrikkanth Avyukth (USA) and Ansh Kumar Tiwari scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at 1st Eight Square Chess Academy Below 1700 Rating Tournament 2025. Srinika won the tournament on tie-breaks, Shrikkanth and Ansh secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹60000, ₹40000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each. The three-day nine round Below 1700 Rating tournament was organized by Eight Square Chess Academy at Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from 14th to 16th November 2025. This is Srinika's fourth overall, second rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: IA Sivaranjani S / Eight Square Chess Academy

Shriraj Bhosale clear first at Nashik Chess Festival 1st RCC Rating Open 2025

26/11/2025 -

Shriraj Bhosale scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win Nashik Chess Festival 1st RCC Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Viraj Rane, Daksh Jagesia and Riyansh Dwivedi scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second, third and fourth place according to tie-breaks. Shriraj drew with the eventual runner-up, Viraj in the seventh round. The total prize fund was ₹300000 + 88 trophies. The top three prizes were ₹35000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with trophy each. The six-day nine round Rating Open tournament was  organized by Revolutionary Chess Club and Chaturang Gurukulam at Reshimbandh Banquet Hall in Nashik, Maharashtra from 11th to 16th November 2025. Shriraj also won the Blitz Open tournament scoring 7.5/8, part of the festival. This is Shriraj's 14th and 15th overall, second rating tournament triumph of the year.

Tie-breaks will decide the winner of FIDE World Cup 2025, Esipenko third

25/11/2025 -

The second Final game between Wei Yi (CHN) and Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) ended in a draw at FIDE World Cup 2025. It lasted only 24.5 minutes and 30 moves. Spectators of the sport might be disappointed for such an outcome in the Classical game of the Final. However, the nonexistence of a rest day before the Finals, resulted in players taking a quick day at the office. Both Wei and Sindarov have remained undefeated in the Classical battles in this event. Both of them have had fantastic tie-breaks. One thing is for sure, the event will have an exciting finish. Andrey Esipenko won the second game against Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) to make a fantastic comeback after his one-move blunder against Wei in the Semifinls. Esipenko finished third and also earned his place in the FIDE Candidates 2026. Tie-break games start tomorrow at 3 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

World Amateur 2025: Anshu Pathak secures Silver, Bronze for Disha U A

25/11/2025 -

Meder Dzhaparov (KGZ) scored 8/9 to win Gold at World Amateur Championship 2025 in Under-1700 Open category. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Anshu Kr. Pathak and Dashdavaa Dulguunjargal (MGL) scored 7.5/9 each. Anshu won Silver and Dashdavaa Bronze according to tie-breaks. Nasser Alshamsi Mouza (UAE) won Under-1700 Women scoring 7/9. Ayala Kuanyshbay (KAZ) and Disha U A scored 6.5/9 each. Ayala got Silver and Disha Bronze as per tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was €15000, €3000 in U1700. The top three prizes in U1700 Open were €1000, €600 and €400 along with a trophy and medal each. For U1700 Women, they were €500, €300 and €200 along with a trophy and medal each. Photo: Asian Chess Federation

Muhammad Ihsan wins 2nd Akshaya Institutions Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2025

25/11/2025 -

Muhammad Ihsan and Balamurugan Senthilkumar scored 8/9 each at 2nd Akshaya Institutions Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2025. Ihsan won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Balamurugan secured second place. Ihsan defeated the eventual runner-up, Balamurugan in the seventh round. Seven players scored 7.5/9 each. Out of them, Takkshanth Anand was placed third. The total prize fund was ₹400000. The top three prizes were ₹50000 + laptop, ₹35000 and ₹25000 each. The three-day nine round Below 1800 Rating tournament was organized by Akshaya Institutions and Miracle School of Chess, Coimbatore at Akshaya Institutions in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu from 7th to 9th November 2025. This is Ihsan's fourth overall, first tournament triumph of the year. Photo: IA R Anantharam

FIDE World Cup 2025 Finals: Wei misses a half chance after creating it

24/11/2025 -

Wei Yi (CHN) created a half chance for himself against Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) in the first Finals game of FIDE World Cup 2025. However, when the moment arose to go for a line where only he could push for a win, he opted for the safer choice. It could be the stakes are too high to what he might have perceived as risky or the fatigue of playing all three formats of high level of chess for three weeks. One can only fathom. We might get the answer to it tomorrow. After missing an early opportunity, Andrey Esipenko struck late in the endgame against Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB). Esipenko needs a draw as a minimum in the second game to finish third and secure his place in the FIDE Candidates 2026. Finals Game 2 starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Jaiveer Mahendru wins 4th Pinnacle Rapid Rating Open 2025

24/11/2025 -

FM Jaiveer Mahendru, IM Suyog Wagh and IM Anuj Shrivatri scored 8/9 each at 4th Pinnacle Rapid Rating Open 2025. Jaiveer won the tournament on tie-breaks, Suyog and Anuj secured second and third place respectively. Only Anuj remained undefeated among them. The total prize fund was ₹400000. The top three prizes were ₹50000, ₹35000 and ₹20000 along with a huge trophy each. The one-day nine-round Rapid rating tournament was organized by Pinnacle Chess Events at Korum Mall in Thane, Maharashtra on 9th November 2025. This is Jaiveer's second overall, first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Akshat Prajapati

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