Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has made his first-ever appearance in The Indian Express (IE) 100 list of ...

D Gukesh reveals the secret to his meteoric rise in chess that saw the 18-year-old overtake the legendary Viswanathan Anand ...

The race for India’s top chess player is heating up, making upcoming tournaments even more exciting.

Discover the top 10 chess players in the world as per the April 2025 FIDE rankings, featuring Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh D, and ...

Arjun Erigaisi defeated Fabiano Caruana and Magnus Carlsen in the opening two rounds of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in ...

World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi of India started off with a draw against Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the first game of ...

Koneru Humpy, India's top woman chess player, balances motherhood and her career with grace. After a hiatus, she made a strong comeback, winning the 2019 World Rapid Championship. Humpy's ...

The southern Indian city of Chennai is known for its high achievers. In recent years, it has produced some of the world's most formidable chess players — and the youngest world champion.

Viswanathan Anand recalls favorite memory from Norway Chess Tournament, cooking competition, as Indian participation grows, exciting battles expected.

They want selfies and autographs. The tournament organizers form a human chain so players can leave without being mobbed. Chess isn't just popular in India. Many here are good at it. Six Indians ...