Why the Chess World Cup 2025 could shape the future of Indian chess

The Chess World Cup, when looking at the context of where Indian Chess is currently, is a vital tournament. Three places for the Candidates Tournament have been sealed. Five more are remaining. Actually, only four more. With the number of points Praggnanandhaa has gained in the FIDE Circuit of 2025, he is all set to […]

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FIDE Grand Swiss: Indian GM R Vaishali back in joint lead; brother R Praggnanandhaa loses to Hans Niemann | Chess News

Uzbekistan: Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali beat former world champion Mariya Muzychuk of Ukraine and jumped into joint lead after the end of the 10th and penultimate round in the women’s section of FIDE Grand Swiss here on Sunday. Vaishali knew she had to win to remain in contention and her approach right from the start […]

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Chess | ‘Quite a feat’ – FIDE CEO lauds Indian stars after all four enter quarterfinals of women’s World Cup | Chess News

Koneru Humpy (Anna Shtourman/FIDE) In a historic moment for Indian chess, all four remaining players, Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, R Vaishali, and International Master Divya Deshmukh, have stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The achievement drew special praise from FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky, who wrote on X, “All four Indian players […]

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