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Prasannaa victorious at Shantikumarji Firodia Rating Open 2022

03/12/2022 -

Prasannaa S of Tamil Nadu scored 8/9 to win Shantikumarji Firodia All India Rating Open 2022. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Four players - Shriraj Bhosale, Kaustuv Kundu, Harsh Ghadge and Shlok Sharnarthi scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to fifth according to tie-breaks. Shriraj became the only player to beat the eventual champion Prasannaa. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹31000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each. This is Prasannaa's third Rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

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Anna Ushenina wins Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Women Rapid on tie-breaks, Harika third

02/12/2022 -

GM Anna Ushenina (UKR) etched her name in history by winning the very first edition of Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Women Rapid. Both Ushenina and GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) scored 6.5/9. As per the tradition of Tata Steel Chess tournaments, the champion is always decided with Playoff matches. The former Women's World champion and 44th Chess Olympiad Gold medalist, Ushenina won both her Blitz tie-break games to finish first. Her opponent Dzagnidze was placed second. GM Harika Dronavalli scored sole 5.5/9 to finish third. Apart from the winner, Harika was the only other player to remain unbeaten. Today is a rest day. Blitz event starts tomorrow Saturday 3rd December 2022 from 12 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Nihal Sarin triumphs at Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Rapid with a round to spare

01/12/2022 -

Nihal Sarin delivered his career best performance to win Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Rapid with a round to spare. Until the final round, he was the only player who remained unscathed. It was fitting that his best friend and the defending champion, Arjun Erigaisi became the sole person to win against the champion. The 18-year-old delivered his career best performance to win the strongest tournament he has ever participated so far. Arjun Erigaisi finished a half point behind Nihal at 6/9, five players finished at 4.5/9. They are - Vidit Gujrathi, Hikaru Nakamura, D Gukesh, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Vidit was adjudged third according to tie-breaks. Tomorrow 2nd December is a rest day. The Blitz tournament starts on Saturday 3rd December from 4 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Bhakti Kulkarni and Praggnanandhaa are the Arjuna Award 2022 recipients in Chess

01/12/2022 -

Over two years ago, we published an article mentioning that no Arjuna Award was conferred to chess players for a really long time. The nine-year-long drought finally comes to an end in the form of IM Bhakti Kulkarni and GM R Praggnanandhaa. The last chess player who received the award before them was, GM Abhijeet Gupta back in 2013. India had about 35 Grandmasters then. The number has more than doubled over the past nine years and the list of accolades and laurels achieved by the Indian players keep increasing almost every day. Both Bhakti and Praggnanandhaa won a medal at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 - Bronze each. They are also Asian Continental champions, Praggnanandhaa won it last month while Bhakti in 2016. Photo: President of India twitter

Tata Steel India 2022 Rapid R4-6: Unbeaten Nihal Sarin leaps to the pole position

30/11/2022 -

Nihal Sarin scored 2.5/3 on the second day to become the sole leader 4.5/6 at Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Rapid. The 18-year-old won against Gukesh and Sethuraman, drew with Wesley So, to stay a full point ahead of the competition. His close friend Arjun Erigaisi and previous day leader, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE) are at 3.5/6 each. Both of them started their day with a loss. Hikaru Nakamura scored 2.5/3 to jump from ninth to fourth place. Vidit Gujrathi scored his first win of the event against Nodirbek Abdusattorov who suffered two consecutive defeats in round 4 and 5, before he defeated Sethuraman S P. Round 7 starts tomorrow at 4 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Tata Steel India 2022 Women Rapid R4-6: Humpy almost displaces Dzagnidze at the top

30/11/2022 -

GM Nana Dzagnidze continues her sole lead after the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Women Rapid. She drew all three of her games. GM Koneru Humpy got herself closest to ending the Georgian's unbeaten streak. However, despite her fantastic advantage in the opening, the India no.1 and World no.3 was unable to make the most out of her opportunity. She along with three more women - GM Anna Ushenina (UKR), GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR) and IM Vaishali R are at 4/6 each. Vaishali started the day with a win over Anna Muzychuk, then she drew with GM Harika Dronavalli and went on to defeat WIM Savitha Shri B convincingly in round 6. Round 7 starts tomorrow at 12 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Tata Steel India 2022 Rapid R1-3: The 'Shakh Attack' Unleashed

29/11/2022 -

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov enchanted the chess universe with his fantastic play on the first day of Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Rapid. After a relatively paltry victory against Gukesh, the World no.14 exhibited some exemplary play scoring wins over Sethuraman and Wesley So. The third round win against So was excellent. Speaking of excellence, Arjun Erigaisi started the day with a brilliant win over Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a clash of the champions. Arjun slipped a bit in the next two games by somehow managing two draws, one was lost and another had a full point fingertips away. Nihal Sarin is also at an unbeaten 2/3 along with Arjun. Round 4 starts tomorrow at 4 p.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Tata Steel India 2022 Women Rapid R1-3: Nana Dzagnidze makes a perfect start

29/11/2022 -

GM Nana Dzagnidze has emerged as the sole leader after the first day of Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Women Rapid. The Georgia no.1 had a shaky start. The youngest player in the field, WIM Savitha Shri B missed a tactical opportunity against the Georgia no.1. However, the teenager overlooked her chance. She went on to beat IM Vaishali R and IM Oliwia Kiolbasa (POL). Four GMs - Koneru Humpy, Mariya Muzychuk, Anna Ushenina and Harika Dronavalli are at 2/3 each. GM Anna Muzychuk is still in search for her first victory. Vaishali scored 1.5/3 and Oliwia had a tough start as she lost all three of her games. Round 4 starts tomorrow at 12 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Mohit Kumar Soni clinches 4th CPPA Rating Open 2022

29/11/2022 -

Mohit Kumar Soni of Bihar scored 8.5/10 to win 4th CPPA Rating Open 2022. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Both Iftikar Alom Mazumdar of Assam and Kishan Kumar of Bihar scored 8/10 each. They were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. WCM Bristy Mukherjee was the only player to beat the eventual champion, Mohit, scored 7.5/10 and edged past three more players on tie-breaks to finish fourth. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹250000. The top three prizes were ₹33000, ₹22000 and ₹16000 along with a trophy each. This is Mohit's first-ever Rating tournament triumph of his career. Photo: FA FI Pranab Kumar Nath

Tata Steel Chess India 2022 Rapid and Blitz preview

28/11/2022 -

Tata Steel Chess India is the biggest and strongest chess tournament to take place in India. This time the tournament makes a history. For the first time ever, both men and women's event will have an equal prize fund of US$ 41500 each. Even without the presence of the world no.1, the tournament has a uber strong lineup of the new World Fischer Random champion - Hikaru Nakamura, reigning World Rapid champion - Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Olympiad Gold medalists - Anna Muzychuk, Mariya Muzychuk, Anna Ushenina and Oliwia Kiolbasa, Olympiad Bronze medalists - Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli and defending Tata Steel Rapid 2021 champion - Arjun Erigaisi. Round 1 action starts tomorrow Tuesday 29th November, Women's event from 12 p.m. and Men from 4 p.m. IST. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

I must say this - GM S L Narayanan

28/11/2022 -

GM S L Narayanan is a very strong player. He has been consistently doing well for over two years. Two days ago, he won the individual Bronze medal for India on Board no.3 at World Team Chess Championship 2022. He made his Chess Olympiad debut earlier this year and won Gaprindashvili Cup. Anyone who knows him can attest to the fact that he is a very soft-spoken, calm, composed person. The 24-year-old does not take rash decisions or show his outrage publicly. On 28th midnight (Indian time) he shared a tweet where he decided not to be silent about feeling humiliated. What happened before the game? Check out Narayanan's complete message posted on his both facebook and twitter profile. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

AICF bags Best National Sports Federation of the year at FICCI India Sports Awards 2022

28/11/2022 -

On Saturday 26th November 2022, All India Chess Federation (AICF) won National Sports Federation of the Year award by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) at FICCI India Sports Awards 2022 in New Delhi. GM FST R B Ramesh was awarded Sports Coach of the Year - Male. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) who showed a huge support towards chess, won the Best Educational Institute Promoting Sports award. The Deputy Editor of The Hindu newspaper, Rakesh Rao won the Sports Journalist of the Year in print medium. Photo: FICCI

Tata Steel Chess India 2022 gets bigger and stronger

28/11/2022 -

Tata Steel Chess India is the strongest Rapid and Blitz tournament to take place in India. After the successful completion of 44th Chess Olympiad and Asian Continental Championship, the next big event starts tomorrow at National Library of India in Kolkata. For the first time in the history of the sport, both men and women's section will have equal prize fund of US$ 41500. The five-day Rapid and Blitz tournament will feature 22 of the world's best including India's top players. Newly crowned World Fischer Random champion, Hikaru Nakamura, India no.2 and World no.23 D Gukesh, reigning World Rapid champion - Nodirbek Abdusattorov, new Asian Continental champion, R Praggnanandhaa, defending Tata Steel 2021 Rapid winner, Arjun Erigaisi, Olympiad Gold medalists - Anna Muzychuk, Mariya Muzychuk, Anna Ushenina, Oliwia Kiolbasa, Bronze medalists - Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali R and Bhakti Kulkarni will be some of the participants. Photo: Official site

Annirudhha Potawad conquers 2nd ChessBase India Club Tournament 2022

27/11/2022 -

Annirudhha Potawad scored 7/7 to become the winner of 2nd ChessBase India Club Tournament 2022. He finished a full point ahead of the competition. Jeet Shah and Nitin M Pai scored 6/7 each. They were placed second and third respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹10000. The top three prizes were ₹5000, ₹3000 and ₹2000 along with a trophy each. Fourth to eighth won 1-month ChessBase Premium Account subscription and a 10% discount coupon which can be used on ChessBase India shop. There were no entry fees. Only criteria to play the tournaments is - one must attend all previous Saturday sessions of that particular month. Photo: Sagar Shah

Sharan Rao dominates 2nd SCMA Rapid Rating Open 2022

27/11/2022 -

Top seed of the tournament FM Sharan Rao scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 2nd SCMA Rapid Rating Open 2022. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Kaustuv Kundu and Pranav K P scored 8/9 each. They were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. FM Prasanna S, Raam Hemanth and FM Preetham R Sharma scored 8/9 each. Prasanna won the Blitz Open due to better tie-breaks. Raam and Preetham were adjudged second and third. The total prize fund for the Rapid Rating was ₹200000 and ₹40000 for the Blitz Open. The top three prizes for the Rapid event were ₹30000, ₹15000 and ₹12000 along with a trophy each, for Blitz ₹8000, ₹5000 and ₹3000 each respectively. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

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