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Griffins school hosts FIDE rated rapid chess championship
Griffins International School, Kharagpur, proudly hosted the prestigious FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Championship 2025 on the 7-8 ...
Arjun Erigaisi overtakes D Gukesh in FIDE chess rankings, becomes new India No. 1
Arjun Erigaisi is the new India No. 1 and overtaking D Gukesh in the updated FIDE rankings. In the June FIDE rankings, ...
World Rapid And Blitz Team Chess Championship Preview: Viswanathan Anand Returns; Arjun Erigaisi In Fray
Each round of the World Rapid And Blitz Team Chess Championship 2025 must have a female player, as well as a player rated ...
FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich on Magnus Carlsen’s fist thump: ‘It was extreme emotion… but emotions make any sport more exciting’
Asked about Carlsen not playing in any classical events after the ongoing Norway Chess, Dvorkovich said: “Magnus is the best ...
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Anand back in action in world rapid and blitz team championship
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be in the mix as part of the Freedom team helmed by none other than FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsly in the World Rapid and Blitz team chess championship that ...
FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament: D Gukesh Headlines Chess Event - Check Venue, Prize Money And Date Details
"The top two finishers in the Grand Swiss will secure spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, while the top two players in the Women’s Grand Swiss will qualify for the 2026 Women’s Candidates ...
Magnus Carlsen’s Table Bang Against Gukesh Prompts FIDE to Consider Soft Warnings in Chess
Magnus Carlsen's intense reaction after losing to D Gukesh at Norway Chess may prompt discussions within FIDE about player ...