It’s a Wednesday night in central London – the music is blaring, the cocktails are flowing and the room is packed with stylish 20-somethings looking for a good time. But they’re not here for a ...

Want laid-back atmosphere, good vibes and dangerously strong drinks? Luciana Bellini on the chess clubs making all the right moves “I wouldn't say we're the originators of the scene, but I think we ...

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has secured a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025. Despite a mixed year, his consistent performance earned him this ...

Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi registered a massive win on Monday with his triumph over Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Rapid Round-robin stage of the Freestyle Chess Finals. The 22-year-old Indian ...

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa competes at the London Chess Classic in London. Image credit: John Saunders/London Chess Classic R Praggnanandhaa qualified for the Candidates Tournament for the ...

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has earned a coveted spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament by triumphing in the FIDE Circuit 2025. His stellar year, marked by victories in major events, secures ...

World Chess Championship Final Match: India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was on Monday declared winner in the FIDE Circuit 2025, thus securing his qualification as the only Indian man in next year’s ...

R Praggnanandhaa in action against Stanley Badacsonyi at the London Chess Classic Open 2025. X/london_chess Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went a step closer to sealing his spot at next year’s ...

Barring what appeared to be an aberration at the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa — where last edition’s finalist R. Praggnanandhaa was knocked out in the fourth round — the top-ranked Indian has had ...