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Gukesh reaches 2756 Elo, surpasses Vishy Anand as the new India no.1

04/08/2023 -

17-year-old phenom D. Gukesh won two back to back games at the 2nd round of the FIDE World Cup 2023 against GM Misratdin Iskandarov (Elo: 2559). This helped him pump up his rating from 2751 to 2755.9. With this rating Gukesh has reached World no.9, but more importantly has surpassed Vishy Anand in the live ratings to become the new India no.1 Get to know in this article whether Gukesh becomes the first Indian to have broken Vishy's India no.1 record for the first time in 37 years or that feat still has to wait until the 1st of September. We also bring you some of the reactions of well known chess personalities on this iconic moment for Indian chess.

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FIDE World Cup 2023 R2.2: Eight Indians in Round 3, Gukesh now India no.1 and World no.9

03/08/2023 -

A total of eight Indians have advanced to Round of FIDE World Cup and Women's World Cup 2023. Both Open and Women's section got four each. They are - GM D Gukesh, GM R Praggnanandhaa, GM Nihal Sarin and GM S L Narayanan in the Open, GM Koneru Humpy, GM Harika Dronavalli, IM Vaishali R and IM Divya Deshmukh in the Women's event. Gukesh defeated Misratdin for the second time, to become India no.1 and World no.9 in live ratings. GM Karthik Venkataraman, GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Vidit Gujrathi and WGM Mary Ann Gomes can join and increase the numbers to 12 in total. Round 2 TB starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed unless specified otherwise.

FIDE World Cup 2023 R2.1: Pragg sizzles, Karthik defies Nakamura, Gukesh now World no.10

02/08/2023 -

The tenth FIDE World Cup and second edition of FIDE Women's World Cup is a record-breaking event for India. A total of 15 players played in Round 2.1 which is the highest ever. D Gukesh defeated GM Misratdin Iskandarov (AZE) to become World no.10. He needs to win the second game to become India no.1. The reigning National champion, GM Karthik Venkataraman held the current World Fischer Random champion, GM Hikaru Nakamura (USA) to a draw. GM Koneru Humpy defeated compatriot WGM Priyanka Nutakki. Among Indians, the other victors were, GM Nihal Sarin, GM R Praggnanandhaa, GM Harika Dronavalli and IM R Vaishali. GM Abhimanyu Puranik and GM Adhiban B lost their respective games against GM Peter Svidler and GM Daniil Dubov. They must win the next game to force tie-breaks. Round 2.2 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed unless specified otherwise.

Kartavya Anadkat wins SLAN First International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2023

02/08/2023 -

After a perfect 9/9 at the 5th Ayodhana Rating Open 2023, untitled Kartavya Anadkat started as the sixth seed at the 1st SLAN International Tournament in Hyderabad. He continued his epic run to finish the tournament with a massive score of 8.5/9, ahead of four IMs. 6th Top seed of the Tournament Mr. Kartavya Anadkat from Gujarat is the Champion of the Slan First International Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2023. IM Anuj Shrivatri was the first runner-up, while IM Ramanathan Balasubramanian was the second runner-up of the tournament. The event was organized by Sports Local Area Network and was conducted from July 21 to July 25, 2023, at Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium, Yousufguda, Hyderabad, Telangana. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Kartik, Ayush and Kartavya are the winners of 16th G H Raisoni Memorial Chess Festival 2023

02/08/2023 -

15-year-old Kartik Kumar Singh scored an unbeaten 10/11 to win 16th G H Raisoni Memorial Rating Open 2023. He finished a full point ahead of the field. Indrajeet Mahindrakar scored sole 9/11 to secure second position. Daksh Goyal edged past five more players on tie-breaks to finish third with a 8.5/11 score. FM Ayush Sharma scored a perfect 9/9 to win the Rapid Rating event. He also finished a full point ahead of the field. CM Vaibhav Jayant Raut and IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni scored 8/9 each to finish at second and third place. Kartavya Anadkat won the Blitz Rating event scoring 8/9. Daksh and Ayush were adjudged second and third respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund combining all three tournaments was ₹451000, an increase of ₹51000 from the previous edition. Top three prizes in the Classical were ₹51000 and a trophy, ₹31000 and ₹26000. Photo: IA Ajinkya Pingale/Kalpana Prakash Welfare Foundation

FIDE World Cup 2023 R1 TB: Adhiban and Priyanka Nutakki advance to Round 2

01/08/2023 -

GM Adhiban B and WGM Priyanka Nutakki won their respective tie-breaks to advance to the second round of FIDE World Cup and Women's World Cup 2023 respectively. While Adhiban was the favorite to win the match, Priyanka had to defeat a stronger opposition on paper. Adhiban won both of his Rapid tie-breaks to storm into the next round. He will face the former World Rapid champion, Daniil Dubov. It will be an intense battle as both of them are fierce attacking players. Priyanka drew her first tie-break game after an incredible save in her second Classical game. She won the second Rapid tie-break game with ease to secure her place in the second round. She will face GM Koneru Humpy. According to Priyanka, she has never even played in the same tournament as Humpy, let alone face her. This Women's World Cup is certainly a great opportunity for her. Round 2 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

​ Abu Dhabi International Chess starts in 2 weeks!

01/08/2023 -

One of the biggest and most popular chess festivals in the world, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, is back in 2023. The event will start on August 14, 2023. From all over the world, 61 countries are participating in the event, and numerous 2700+ GMs have already participated. A total of 63 Indian players are participating in the master's section, while 54 Indian players are taking part in open section A. What is the schedule and prize money for the event? Who are the players participating? Find out more information about the event in this short article.  

ChessBase India YouTube channel hits 1 billion views!

01/08/2023 -

It's a big day in the ChessBase India's journey! On 1st of August 2023 we have managed hit 1 billion views on our YouTube channel. ChessBase India becomes the 2nd ever channel in the chess world after Gotham Chess to achieve this feat. It's been a long journey and many people have contributed to it. In this article we give you some more details about our journey in the form of some statistics and graphs!

FIDE World Cup 2023 R1.2: S L Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Karthik, Mary Ann and Divya through to Round 2

31/07/2023 -

GM S L Narayanan and GM Abhimanyu Puranik scored 2-0 against their opponents to advance to Round 2 of FIDE World Cup 2023. Narayanan will face GM Yuriy Kuzubov (UKR) and Abhimanyu will be up against Peter Svidler. GM Karthik Venkataraman and WGM Mary Ann Gomes also advanced. They will face GM Hikaru Nakamura (USA) and GM Kateryna Lagno respectively. GM Harsha Bharathakoti, GM B Adhiban and WGM Priyanka Nutakki will have to play tie-breaks. Harsha suffered a loss. Neither of four Indian women, managed to register a victory. Round 1 tie-breaks starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Himal Gusain wins 14th Vaujany Open 2023

31/07/2023 -

IM Himal Gusain and GM FT Hicham Hamdouchi scored 7.5/9 at the main category (>1800) of 14th Vaujany Open 2023 International Chess Festival. Himal won the tournament on tie-breaks,Hicham was placed second. Despite losing the sixth round game to Hicham, Himal bounced back by winning the last three games to win the tournament and become champion. GM Neelotpal Das and IM Anwesh Upadhyaya are the only two other Indians to make a top ten finish. Their penultimate round encounter ended in a draw. They scored 6.5/9 and 6/9 each respectively to secure fourth and seventh place respectively. The total prize fund of the event was €5400. The first prize was €1200 + trophy. Photos: J P Lees / Promoechecs

FIDE World Cup 2023 R1.1: A great start for India

30/07/2023 -

Indian contingent have made a great start at FIDE World Cup and Women's World Cup 2023. Nine out of 17 Indians are playing in the first round. All of them remained undefeated. GM Harsha Bharathakoti, GM S L Narayanan, GM Abhimanyu Puranik, WGM Mary Ann Gomes and IM Divya Deshmukh have won their respective first game. They all need a draw each in the second game to advance to the second round. GM Adhiban B, GM Karthik Venkataraman, WGM Nandhidhaa P V and WGM Priyanka Nutakki drew their respective games. Who all do you think will advance to the next round without needing tie-breaks? Round 1.2 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. All photos are by Shahid Ahmed unless stated otherwise.

Vishnu wins Golden Jubilee of Sivakasi Chess Club, NPSS Rathina Nadar - Dr. N Mahalingam Rating Open 2023

30/07/2023 -

GM Vishnu Prasanna V scored 8/9 to win 50th year of Sivakasi Chess Club, NPSS Rathina Nadar Dr. N Mahalingam Rating Open 2023. Vishnu finished a half point ahead of the field. Thus, no tie-breaks were required. Despite losing the second round game, Vishnu bounced back by winning the next seven games in a row. Four players - IM Nitin S, IM Ratnakaran K, Selvamurugan B and Surendran N scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to fifth respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹1000000. The top three prizes were ₹120000, ₹80000 and ₹65000 along with a trophy each. This is only fourth tournament Vishnu played this year. His last tournament triumph was exactly a year and a day ago at Olympiad Curtain Raiser Rapid Rating Open 2023. Photos: IA R Anantharam

FIDE World Cup 2023: Opening Ceremony and Press Conference

30/07/2023 -

The Opening Ceremony of FIDE World Cup and FIDE Women's World Cup 2023 was short and sweet. The entire performance, speech, draw of lots in total lasted barely an hour. It was really well done, considering most of the players in attendance have their Game 1 in a few hours and they need to prepare based on the 'Draw of Lots' colors. Vishy Anand, FIDE Deputy President and WGM Aynur Sofiyeva, Deputy Chair for the State Committee of Family, Women and Children Affairs, drew the colors for Open and Women sections. Before the ceremony, the first official press conference took place in presence of top Azerbaijan players FIDE World Cup 2019 winner - GM Teimour Radjabov, top woman of her country - IM Gunay Mammadzada, the officials Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan, Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President and Mahir Mammedov, President of the Azerbaijan Chess Federation. Round 1.1 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE / Stev Bonhage

The reason why Pravaha Foundation is spending Rs.2 crores (US$243k) for chess

29/07/2023 -

Pravaha Foundation is doing some phenomenal work in Indian chess by supporting 6 talented youngsters - 5 girls and 1 boy. They are Vantika Agrawal, Savitha Shri, Shubhi Gupta, Saparya Ghosh, Charvi and Ilamparthi. The Foundation has committed to spending Rs.2 crores over a period of 2 years. Why are they supporting chess, and what is the thought behind it? Sagar Shah had the chance to speak to the director and trustee of Pravaha Foundation - Vinoda Kailas. Find out all about it in this article.

Lalit Babu dominates Czech Open G1 Rapid 2023, Iniyan third

29/07/2023 -

GM Lalit Babu scored 8/9 to win Czech Open G1 Rapid 2023. He finished a full point ahead of the field. GM Lev Yankelevich (GER) and GM Iniyan P scored 7/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively. Both Lalit and Yankelevich remained undefeated. Their penultimate round battle against each other ended in a draw. The total prize fund of the event was 60000 CZK. The top three prizes were 10000 + trophy, 6000 and 5000 CZK each respectively. This is Lalit's first tournament triumph of the year. He is in the championship scene of Czech Open A Pardubice 2023. Lalit's last tournament triumph was last year at Dreamhack Rapid Open 2023. Photos: Czech Open Pardubice

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