Chess training may look cheap but it's expensive: Pragg calls for larger support

Photograph: FIDE Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Friday called for a robust financial backing for chess, debunking the common concept that players require minimal monetary support to......

Praggnanandhaa gears up for Asian Games glory

Focus on Praggnanandhaa as India begins campaign in chess at Asian Games IMAGE: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 18, has long been seen as a possible successor to five-time World champion Viswanathan......

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

His mother deserves all credit for Praggnanandhaa's success: Father Rameshbabu Photograph: Kind Courtesy PhotoChess/Twitter The glint in R Nagalakshmi's eyes and that disarming smile standing in a......

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

IMAGE: India coach GM M Shyam opened up on R Praggnanandhaa’s ability to defend in pressure situations. Photograph: FIDE Chess/Twitter R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in......

Humpy, Harika to spearhead India's challenge in Asian Games

IMAGE: The 36-year-old Humpy will be the senior-most Indian chess player at the quadrennial games. Photograph: Global Chess League India will send a strong 10-member chess contingent, including......