The sensational rise of young chess players like R. Praggnanandhaa and D. Gukesh has profoundly impacted the aspirations of ...

In cities like Chennai and Coimbatore, schools regularly include chess as part of co-curricular activities, while local clubs and academies offer structured training from an early age.

Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa praises the Chola Chess initiative for its accessible facilities, highlighting a rise in ...

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company launched 'Chola Chess', a program to develop young chess talent in India. Led by ...

Arham’s toughest game was against Daniel Mallach, a strong competitor who had previously won the Midrand Juniors League.

In 2025, chess is witnessing a surge of young talent from across the globe, with prodigies like Faustino Oro and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus leading the charg ...

Public interest in chess has also led to a rise in consumer demand. Retailers have reported increased sales of chess sets, ...

Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, 19, topples Magnus Carlsen in 39 moves, knocking him out of title contention at the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

The winners of the 2025 Young Talent Big Dreams finals up front celebrate on stage with judges David Arisco, Howard Cohen and Giselle Deyá.

The next generation of chess stars have been benefitting from the wisdom of the game's sharpest minds. The west is home to three grandmasters, as well as a 91-year-old international champion. Now ...

The Oscar winner said he enjoys watching new talent rise the ranks in Hollywood, although he did not name any young stars in particular.

However, his contributions go beyond personal achievements. Indian Grandmaster and current world champion D Gukesh recently highlighted Anand’s crucial role in fostering young chess talent in India.