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The entertaining Press Conference of Norway Chess 2026

25/05/2026 -

"Hunger will come when I see the meal," remarked Magnus Carlsen, perfectly capturing the spirit of the players gathered for the Norway Chess 2026 press conference. With the World Champion Gukesh acknowledging the "pressure of not wanting to lose" the opening remarks revealed the deep psychological battle underlying the moves on the board. As the pairings set up a mouth-watering first round - including Alireza Firouzja against Carlsen and Ju Wenjun and Divya Deshmukh. Get to know what transpired at the press conference.

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Vincent Keymer wins Super Chess Classic Romania 2026

24/05/2026 -

Vincent Keymer defeated Jorden van Foreest in the final round of the Super Chess Classic 2026 to win the title. This was Vincent's first year as a full-tour player in the Grand Chess Tour, and this one was his first event. Vincent Keymer scored 6/9 after suffering a loss in the 7th round against Javokhir Sindarov. Fabiano Caruana scored 5.5/9 to claim second place. Javokhir Sindarov and Wesley So scored 5/9 to finish in 3rd and 4th place. Vincent takes home 100,000 dollars + 31,000 dollars of bonuses, 13 Grand Chess Tour points, and a 7.8 elo Rating. With this, he is World No. 6 in the live ratings now. Photo: Lennart Ootes

The story of how 12-year-old Aarav Sarbalia scored his maiden IM norm

24/05/2026 -

12-year-old Bangalore talent Aarav Sarbalia achieved his maiden IM norm in Munich, Germany. Coached by GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Aarav defeated three high-rated FMs and held a couple of GMs to a draw. Currently holding a live rating between 2315 and 2320, this rising star and content creator is now setting his sights on the 2400 Elo mark and the IM title followed by GM title. We take an inside look at his journey, from his Sicilian Najdorf preparation to his unique home training setup featuring ten magnetic boards.

IM Goutham Krishna scores a perfect 9/9 at Future Chess Academy's Rapid Rating 2026

23/05/2026 -

IM Goutham Krishna H scored a perfect 9/9 to win the Future Chess Academy's FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026. Goutham started the event as the top-seeded and finished it in style with a perfect performance. 5 players scored 8/9 to secure 2nd to 6th places respectively, Arush A and Girinath P.D.S. had better tiebreak scores to claim 2nd and 3rd places. The tournament was organised by Future Chess Academy at Paramekkavu Vidyamandir, Thrissur, on 19th April 2026. The total prize fund was ₹4,01,000 with top 3 prizes of ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 respectively. Photos: FA Vipin Vijayan

Who is going to win Super Chess Classic Romania 2026?

23/05/2026 -

The games are getting tense at the Super Chess Classic 2026. In the penultimate round, Javokhir Sindarov defeated Jorden van Foreest, and Bogdan Daniel Deac won against Anish Giri. After 8 rounds of play, Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer are still leading the pack with 5/8 points, while Javokhir Sindarov, Wesley So, and Jorden van Foreest are chasing the leaders with 4.5/8 points. The battle for first place is completely on. Who are you rooting for? The Final round will start on 23rd May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Spirit vs. Circumstance: The Impact of Firouzja’s Mid-Tournament Withdrawal

22/05/2026 -

Alireza Firouzja's fighting spirit was absolutely commendable at the Super Chess Classic 2026. He injured himself after his game against Anish Giri in round 3. But he played his rounds 4 and 5 from the bed against Caruana and Sindarov. After the 5th round, Firouzja made the tough call of withdrawing from the tournament. While his pulling out from the event is completely understandable, it has left the remaining players in such a situation that there are no good options left. Read this article and let us know what your thoughts are about this situation.

Arun Kataria dominates at 1st LNJ Bhilwara Rapid Rating 2026

22/05/2026 -

Arun Kataria scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win the 1st LNJ Bhilwara International Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament, Hurda 2026. Mohd. Amin Khan, Alokik Maheshwari, and Rishen Jilowa secured 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place, respectively. The tournament was organised by Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Hurda and Zila Shatranj Sangh, Bhilwara, on 19th April 2026. The total prize fund was ₹2,00,000, with the top 3 prizes of ₹ 35,000, ₹25,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photos: Mr Ajay Kumar Gupta

Javokhir Sindarov starts winning again, beats Vincent Keymer at Super Chess Classic 2026

22/05/2026 -

Javokhir Sindarov defeated the sole leader, Vincent Keymer, in the 7th round of the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026. This win changed the race for the title as now 3 players are in a joint lead with 4.5/7 points. Fabiano Caruana defeated Praggnanandhaa with black pieces, while Jorden van Foreest received a forfeit point after the withdrawal of Alireza Firouzja. Now Caruana, Vincent, and Jorden are co-leading with 2 rounds to go. Who is going to prevail? What do you think? The 8th round will start on 22nd May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Ayaan Phutane and Nakshatra Gumudavelly are Karnataka State U-11 Champions

21/05/2026 -

Ayaan Phutane scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win the Karnataka State Under-11 State Championship 2026. Sragvidha S and Shreyansh Das scored 7.5/9 to finish in 2nd and 3rd place according to their tiebreak scores. In the Girls category, Nakshatra Gumudavelly scored an unbeaten 8/9 to emerge as the champion, while Saanvika NA and Kaushi Kulkarni secured 2nd and 3rd place. The state championship was organised by Rao's Chess Corner at St Theresa's ICSE School, Mangaluru, Karnataka. Photos: Rao's Chess Corner

Calm before Chaos at Super Chess Classic 2026

21/05/2026 -

It was a peaceful day at the Super Chess Classic 2026 as all 4 games ended in a draw. After Alireza's withdrawal, his next opponents will get points without playing. In the 6th round, Vincent was paired up against Alireza, and as he was unavailable, Vincent secured a point and gained a full-point lead with 4.5/6. R Praggnanandhaa drew against Bogdan Daniel Deac. The all-Dutch clash between Anish Giri and Jorden van Foreest also ended in a draw, and Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave drew after a long battle. Fabiano Caruana and Javokhir Sindarov made a quick draw. 4 players are chasing Vincent with 3.5/6 points. The 7th round will start on 21st May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

The Most Player-Friendly Tournament in India? Inside the VIT-AP Amaravati

20/05/2026 -

The Andhra Chess Association, in collaboration with VIT-AP University, is set to host the VIT-AP Amaravati Chess Festival, a landmark event designed to be one of the largest and most player-friendly chess celebrations in India. With a mission to nurture grassroots talent and alleviate the financial hurdles often faced by young athletes, the organisers are offering free food and AC accommodation for the first 500 registered Under-15 players and an accompanying parent. The tournament will be played in 2 categories: Open and Below-1800 from 1st to 8th June, with a ₹15,00,000 cash prize in each. Register yourself as soon as possible!

Heartbreaking - Alireza Firouzja withdraws from Super Chess Classic 2026 Romania

20/05/2026 -

Alireza Firouzja made a huge decision to withdraw from the Super Chess Classic 2026. Alireza made this decision after playing with Fabiano Caruana on the rest day, as their game was postponed due to Alireza's ankle injury. The news came out after the 3rd round; he missed the 4th round but played against Javokhir Sindarov in the 5th round from a hotel room. He played one more round under the same conditions. Check out what happened on the rest day. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Anand's former second IM V. Saravanan recommends 20 must-read books

19/05/2026 -

What does the study room of a former World Champion's trainer look like? IM Venkatachalam Saravanan has shaped some of the best minds in Indian chess. He is very wise, and that wisdom comes from the books he has read. He is also well known for his deep love of chess books. A few days back, we visited his house in Chennai for a tour of his study room, where he gave several book recommendations. In this article, we present 20 books from Saravanan's personal recommended list.

Injured Alireza Firouzja Plays Super Chess Classic Round 5 From Bed

19/05/2026 -

Have you ever seen a professional chess player playing in an over-the-board tournament while lying down in bed? After suffering an ankle injury after the 3rd round at Super Chess Classic, Alireza Firouzja decided to skip the 4th round against Fabiano Caruana. However, he came back stronger in the 5th round against Javokhir Sindarov and played the game from a bed, as he was unable to walk. The organisers provided a special room next to his hotel room so that he could play in there in the presence of the arbiter. Alireza could have decided not to play rounds anymore, but the love for this game is unreal. The 6th round will start on 19th May at 4 PM Local Time/ 6:30 PM IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Chakravarthi Reddy M dominates at 4th Unity Club Rapid Rating 2026

18/05/2026 -

IM Chakravarthi Reddy M scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 points to win Unity Club 4th All India Open Fide Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026. Joshua Mark Telles and Mandar Pradip Lad scored 8/9 points to finish in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, according to tiebreak scores. The tournament was organised by Unity Club, Margao, on 18th and 19th April with a total prize fund of ₹2,00,000. The top 3 prizes were ₹25,000, ₹20,000, and ₹15,000 along with trophies. Photos: Pradeep Gaonkar

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