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Women Challengers 2017 Round 5+6: Why you mustn't offer a draw!

25/07/2017 -

There's a famous saying "No one has ever won a game by resigning!" 100% true, we would like to add, "No one has ever won a game by offering a draw!" While both statements absolutely obvious, a lot of chess have been guilty of committing this error. In the sixth round it was WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty who did that against Mahalakshmi by offering a draw in a completely winning pawn endgame. We have the analysis. Top seed Soumya Swaminathan is the sole leader with 5.5/6 with a pack of five players behind her on 5.0/6. Report from Mysore by C.K. Muralidharan.

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Vishy Anand on Weekend with Stars

24/07/2017 -

Celebrities, musicians and cricketers have adorned TV shows far and wide on Indian television. But for a non-cinema person to be invited to a talk show is an extremely rare occurrence. On May 21, 2017, in the fourth episode of their first season, Tamil talk show, Weekend with Stars invited the Tiger from Madras, Vishy Anand and gave the audience a comprehensive peek into the life of India’s first Grandmaster. He not only spoke about his chess career but also his personal life. Childhood friends were invited to the show, and there's also a special segment with Aruna. Here's a look into what happened on the show.

Women Challengers Round 4: And the Commonwealth Champion falls!

24/07/2017 -

Every round of the National Women Challengers witnesses a huge upset. In the fourth round it was the in-form, Commonwealth Champion Swati Ghate who had to bite the dust against the 18-year-old Divya Lakshmi. Soumya Swaminathan registered a clinical win and so did K. Priyanka. Divya Lakshmi, Soumya and Priyanka now lead with 4.0/4 with a horde of seven players right behind them on 3.5 points. Report from Mysore with pictures, analysis and more.

"Gary Kasparov Returns" Entries are closed

23/07/2017 -

Few weeks ago, Gary Kasparov has announced his return to competitive chess. To honor the return of the legend, ChessMine and ChessBase India are conducting "Kasparov Returns!" Online Blitz Tournament (U2200) on 23rd July 2017. The total prize fund is Rs. 28.000/-  Entries are closed. Watch the tournament in Vishy Anand Arena at 8pm IST.  

Women Challengers Round 2+3: Upsets all around!

23/07/2017 -

Seven players including top seeded Soumya Swaminathan are in the lead with a perfect score after three rounds at the National Challengers 2017. Two rounds were played on Saturday and we witnessed huge number of upsets. Seasoned players like Nisha Mohota, Swathi Ghate, S. Meenakshi, Michelle Catherina and many others found the going tough against upcoming talents. We have round two plus three report, rich with pictures, analysis, results and also an interview with the top seed. "We must have more women tournaments in India and a grandmaster coach", says Soumya.

Under 2200 Online Blitz: Entries open until 4 PM Sunday

22/07/2017 -

Four days after announcing the Kasparov Returns! Under 2200 Online Blitz Tournament that is to be held tomorrow (July 23), the tournament has received 50 entries. The tournament is being held in cooperation between ChessMine and ChessBase India and will take place in the Vishy Anand Arena on Playchess download client. While the tournament will be held as scheduled, we have extended the last date of registration until 4 PM tomorrow. Find out who is playing.

Women Challengers 2017 Round one: 1485 rated player stuns 2016 Asian Champion

22/07/2017 -

What a start to the 44th National Women Challengers 2017 in Mysore. Right in the first round we had the former Asian Champion and India's top player WGM Bhakti Kulkarni getting checkmated by V. Rindhiya! We have the complete analysis of the game. Our author C. K. Muralidharan not only brings you all the action from round one in Mysore, but he also interviewed former National Champion Mary Ann Gomes. Interview, pictures, analysis, results and much more in our round one report. 

Soumya Swaminathan starts as the top seed at 44th National Women Challengers

21/07/2017 -

Soumya, Mary, Vaishali, Swati, Nisha, Bhakti - so many big names of Indian chess are taking part at the 44th National Women Challengers 2017. Eight spots are at stake for the National Premier 2017. In this article, our author from Mysore C.K. Muralidharan gives you all the information you need to get warmed up for this event. Who do you think will win this event? As always ChessBase India has a contest, with a chance for you to show your forecasting skills!

IM Raghunandan: "My goal is to become GM this year"

20/07/2017 -

Karnataka’s rising star IM Raghunandan K.S is the talk of the town. This young lad from Bangalore is making waves in chess circles due to his rapidly improving performances in every tournament. Recently, the government of Karnataka recognized Raghunandan’s talent and awarded him Rs. 35 lakhs. Read this exclusive interview. 

Two Round Robin norm tournaments for Indians in Australia in December 2017

20/07/2017 -

Scoring three IM and GM norms is a mandate of FIDE for winning those titles. But the route that leads to such glory is not an easy one. Picking the right tournaments also plays a big part in this. To this end, the Young Masters tournament, held in Adelaide and the Australasian Masters held in Melbourne, Australia, attempts to help players by organizing Round Robin tournaments for both IM and GM norms. The organizers would like to invite Indian players at the event. We give you all the information, and if you are interested, just fill in the forms and get ready for a trip down under in December 2017!

Play Under-2200 Blitz this Sunday and get a chance to stay in Taj!

19/07/2017 -

Chess is a game of Kings and Queens, so why not stay and play like a King and Queen? At the ChessMine Rapid and Blitz Tournament in Bengaluru on August 5, 6, 7, we offer you a chance to stay in Taj Vivanta, in the same hotel as the top players like Vidit Gujrathi, Abhijeet Gupta, S.P. Sethuraman, and others. Not to forget, an occasional BMW ride or two. To do this, all you have to do is participate in a Blitz Tournament, and participate in a contest where your judge will be IM Tania Sachdev...

How good is Vishy Anand at Table Tennis?!

19/07/2017 -

Anand was the chief guest for the launch of the Ultimate Table Tennis tournament and the first match featuring the RPSG Mavericks against Falcons TTC. He played a game with Niraj Bajaj, one of the promoters of the tournament. Anand used to play a lot of Table Tennis when he was young. He said, "I have not played Table Tennis for a long time but I used to play it as a kid.” Read the article to know how good is Vishy at Table Tennis!

IM Dinesh Sharma wins the Ananda Thirtha Memorial Rapid

19/07/2017 -

The Late Sri. Prof. S. K. Ananda Thirtha Memorial All India FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament was held in the historic city of Mysuru, Karnataka on the 1st and the 2nd of July, 2017. It was a strong rapid event with three IMs and three FMs taking part. In the Open section, IM Dinesh Sharma from Uttar Pradesh won with half a point lead over nearest of his rivals. Karthik Venkatraman finished second and Ram.S. Krishnan third. A report sent to us by the organizer of the event C.K. Muralidharan.

Help Nino Khurtsidze fight cancer

19/07/2017 -

Top Georgian player Nino Khurtsidze, who has been two-time World Junior Champion, is fighting a war against a malignant tumour. She underwent surgery in Germany and now has to undergo five cycles of Chemotherapy. The total cost of which is something that she is unable to afford. We ask the chess community to contribute in huge numbers so that Nino can overcome the situation and be back on the chess board. 

R. Balasubramaniam: An IM who knew no opening theory

18/07/2017 -

Can someone become an International Master without having much knowledge of opening theory? Is it possible that a person could master the game by merely playing it, without using books, software or databases as aid? In the contemporary scenario at least, the logical answer to this seems to be a big NO (yes, in all caps!). But when Ganesh Dorairaj told us about IM Ramnath Balasubramaniam, we were flabbergasted. He is one of those extremely gifted players who has made it to the IM title without using any external aids, be it computers or books. He's done it all by playing and watching the games of other players! Read and be fascinated.

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