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    Pragnanandhaa Faces Pressure in Candidates Tournament

    Paphos (Cyprus), April 6 Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will be desperate for a win in his bid to stay afloat in the Candidates Tournament when he takes on Dutchman Anish Giri in the eighth round here on Tuesday.The 20-year-old from Chennai, who currently occupies the third spot with Giri...
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    Praggnanandhaa Draws with Nakamura; Sindarov Dominates

    Paphos (Cyprus), April 4 Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played a quick and easy draw against Hikaru Nakamura of the United States, while Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan continued his winning streak by defeating Wei Yi of China in the sixth round of the Candidates chess tournament here on...
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    Mhasane Wins All India Chess Masters Season 3

    Mumbai, April 4 – In a thrilling finale, Shriram Mhasane of Nashik emerged as the champion of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3), capping off a remarkable and consistent run across eight rounds at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road, in Mumbai on Saturday.Heading into the final round as...
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    Candidates Tournament: Nakamura Questions FIDE's Approach

    New Delhi, April 2 American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticized the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for its strict anti-cheating measures at the ongoing Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, calling them "complete nonsense".The world number two expressed his frustration when asked...
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    Praggnanandhaa Loses to Sindarov in Candidates Tournament

    Paphos (Cyprus), March 31 Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa suffered a major setback in his campaign, losing to Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan in the third round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament here on Tuesday.The defeat with the white pieces could prove costly for Praggnanandhaa, who had...
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    Candidates Tournament Faces Uncertainty After Humpy's Pullout

    New Delhi, March 24 The Cyprus Chess Federation chief has termed Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's withdrawal from the prestigious Candidates Tournament as a "bad move", saying it spreads unfounded concerns and reflects a lack of respect for both players and organizers.Criton Tornaritis...
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    Prague Chess Festival: Gukesh's Struggle and Remaining Rounds

    March 05, New Delhi – World Champion D Gukesh's quest for a win continued as Iran's Parham Maghsoodloo drew with the Indian ace in the seventh round of the Prague International chess festival in the Czech Republic.The four draws have come alongside three painful defeats, and this could be the...
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    Chess Tournament Update: Key Results from Round 3

    Prague, February 28 – World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju suffered a shocking defeat to Grand Master Jorden van Foreest on Saturday in the third round of the 2026 Prague Chess Festival Masters.After the other games ended in draws, van Foreest moved into a four-way tie for first place with Grand...
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    Gukesh Addresses Concerns Over Chess Cheating Allegations

    Prague, February 25 World Champion D Gukesh has unequivocally stated that the issues surrounding cheating in chess are being made much larger than they actually are.Speaking during a press conference for the Prague International festival, Gukesh said he did not support Vladimir Kramnik, a...
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    Norway Chess Announces Wesley So's 2026 Participation

    Stavanger, February 18 – Wesley So has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026, marking his sixth appearance at one of the sport’s most elite annual events. The announcement further strengthens a competition renowned for assembling the world’s finest players in a...
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