Norway Chess 2026: After Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh to go second

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his stunning run at Norway Chess 2026 by defeating reigning World Champion D Gukesh in Round 9, completing a hat-trick of victories and moving into second place on 15 points. The win keeps him firmly in contention for the title heading into the final rounds of the elite tournament. The […]

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India not only ancient home of chess, but modern powerhouse as well: FIDE President

International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich on Monday hailed India as a “modern powerhouse” in world chess, saying the upcoming FIDE World Cup is being held in Goa because the country has become a “central pillar in the global structure” of the sport. As many as 206 top players from 80 countries will compete […]

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