World chess gets first new president in over two decades

IMAGE: Former Russian deputy prime minister Arkady Dvorkovich is its head. Photograph: Arkady Dvorkovich/Twitter The World Chess Federation elected its first new president in more than two......

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Chinese Taipei Open quarters, Sourabh out

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: India's Ajay Jayaraman will face Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the last eight of the competition. Photograph: PTI Indian......

Why this champion refuses to relax...

Amid apprehension that the World Chess Championship title contest between reigning champion Magnus Carlsen and former winner Vishwanathan Anand could be postponed, the Indian ace is hoping the......

Anand to play World Championship match in Chennai

Viswanathan Anand will defend his World Chess Championship title against World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in his home city as FIDE on Sunday chose Chennai as the venue for the prestigious match. Even as......

Anand-Carlsen World Championship rematch to be held in Sochi

The much-anticipated World Championship rematch between Indian veteran Viswanathan Anand and title-holder Magnus Carlsen will be staged from November 7 to 28 in Sochi, Russia. ......