Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

IMAGE: This is Koneru Humpy's second World Rapid title after she had triumphed in the 2019 edition in Moscow. Photograph: FIDE/Michal Walusza India's Koneru Humpy won an epochal second World......

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi, with four victories under his belt, has emerged a strong contender in the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE Indian Grandmaster Arjun......

India's chess future is bright, but...

Current generation of Indian chess players great at grabbing opportunities: Viswanathan Anand Photograph: Kind courtesy Norway Chess/X "Slowly transitioning" from a world champion competitor to a......

Sandipan Chanda gets Grandmaster's title

Ace chess player Sandipan Chanda was officially awarded the Grandmaster title by FIDE, the game's world governing body, at its Executive Board meeting in Halkidiki, Greece.However, the title is......

Vishy Anand to launch academy to train youngsters

IMAGE: The academy, named WestBridge-Anand Chess Academy, has taken on board five of the country's most promising players to be trained by chess legend Viswanathan Anand. Photograph: Dean......