NEW ARRIVALS

New book titles available in the shop

Checkout Now!

new books banner

FIDE World Cup 2023 R5.1: Gukesh beats Hao, now World no.7, Arjun also scores a victory

12/08/2023 -

GM D Gukesh defeated the China no.4 GM Hao Wang to become the World no.7 in live ratings. The 17-year-old seized his opportunity when the Chinese made an incorrect rook retreat in the endgame. GM Arjun Erigaisi also won his game. He scored the full point against the Sweden no.1 GM Nils Grandelius. Arjun won a balanced rook and knight endgame when his opponent made a slight inaccuracy which was certainly not easy to defend practically. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit and Harika drew their respective games Ferenc Berkes (HUN), Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandra Goryachkina respectively. Vidit had a nice initiative in the middlegame. However, he could not make the most out of the sliver of opportunity. Round 5.2 games start tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

NEW LAUNCH

CHESSBASE '26 + MEGA DATABASE '26

The industry standard new combo is here to help you uplift your Chess!

ChessBase '26 + MEGA DATABASE '26 Shop Now

Zhandos Agmanov victorious at Czech Open 2023 Pardubice, Lalit Babu second

12/08/2023 -

IM Zhandos Agmanov scored 7.5/9 to win Czech Open Pardubice 2023. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Eight players - GM Lalit Babu, IM Christopher Noe (GER), GM Jiri Stocek (CZE), GM Helgi Ass Gretarsson (ISL), IM Jakub Kosakowski (POL), FM Adelard Bai (TPE), GM G N Gopal and IM Evgenios Ioannidis (GRE) scored 7/9 each. Lalit was placed second, Noe third. The eventual champion, Zhandos suffered his sole loss of the event against Lalit in Round 7. Gopal is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He was placed ninth according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the event was 200000 CZK. The top three prizes were 60000, 40000 and 30000 CZK along with a trophy each respectively. Photos: Official site

Daniel King’s new book - How to Win at Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate

12/08/2023 -

Over the course of his career, Daniel King has written many books that have been chess bestsellers! This time, the world-famous grandmaster, writer, commentator and chess coach has come up with another book named How to Win at Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate. The short 54-page book is ideal for someone who is just starting out in chess. The book is the key manual for young players in the game. Before examining tactics like forks, pins, and skewers, it describes each piece and its movements and clarifies fundamental concepts like check and how to open a game. We recently had a conversation with Daniel about his new book, his writing process, and more. Find out more about it in this article.

FIDE World Cup 2023 R4 TB: Praggnanandhaa squashes World #2 Nakamura, Gukesh & Harika move to Round 5

11/08/2023 -

GM R Praggnanandhaa scored two fantastic victories over the reigning World Fischer Random champion - GM Hikaru in the fourth round of FIDE World Cup 2023. He will face GM Ference Berkes (HUN) who eliminated GM Boris Gelfand (ISR), GM Nikita Vitiugov and GM Ruslan Ponomariov (UKR) en route to the fifth round. GM D Gukesh drew the first 25'+10" rapid tie-break game and won the second one to advance to the next round. Gukesh will face GM Hao Wang (CHN). GM Harika Dronavalli knocked out IM Eline Roebers. She will face GM Aleksandra Goryachkina in Round 5.GM Nihal Sarin missed his opportunities against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and eventually went on to lose. Round 5.1 games start tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Maria Emelianova/chess.com

Madhavansh Mittal wins Chess for Everyone Rating Open 2023 in Jammu

11/08/2023 -

Madhavansh Mittal and Arvindu scored 7.5/9 each at win Chess for Everyone All India Rating Open 2023 in Jammu. 13-year-old Madhavansh won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Arvindu was placed second. Deepak Batra edged passed seven more players to secure third place finish scoring 7/9. The top three prizes were ₹5000 + trophy, ₹3000 and ₹2000. The tournament was held from 22nd to 26th July 2023 at IDPS School in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. It was organized by Crown Trust in collaboration with IDPS School Jammu. This was Madhavansh's first rating tournament triumph of his career. The objective of Chess for Everyone is to attract more players to participate in tournaments, get rating in an event which has low entry fee barrier of only ₹250. Photos: Atul Kumar Gupta

Sharan Rao becomes the latest International Master of India

11/08/2023 -

FM Sharan Rao crossed 2400 in the live ratings on Saturday 15th July at 42nd St. Veiter Jacques Lemans Open 2023 in Austria. After scoring his final IM-norm at Karel Janeček Open, part of 5th Prague International Chess Festival 2023, Sharan finished second at this event and fulfilled the IM title requirements. The Mangalore man earned his first IM-norm at 8th Sunway Sitges Open 2021. Then he secured his second norm at 1st Maharashtra GM Open 2022. He gained a staggering 174.8 Elo rating points in August 2023 FIDE Rating list. Although it must be noted that Prague event concluded on the last date of June. Still, his performance has been extremely impressive, considering the fact that gaining Elo rating points for an adult is not as easy as for someone below the age of 18 years. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

FIDE World Cup 2023 R4.2: Vidit and Arjun storm into Round 5

10/08/2023 -

GM Vidit Gujrathi drew against GM Etienne Bacrot (FRA) to advance to the fifth round of FIDE World Cup 2023. He will face either GM Nihal Sarin or GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. GM Arjun Erigaisi is the only other Indian who advanced to the pre quarter-finals. Vidit will face the winner between GM Nihal Sarin and GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. GMs D Gukesh, GM Praggnanandhaa, GM Nihal Sarin and GM Koneru Humpy will play tie-breaks tomorrow. Humpy won her won must-win game against GM Bella Khotenashvili (GEO)? They will play tie-breaks. Round 4 Tie-break games start tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Maria Emelianova/chess.com

Raunak Sadhwani triumphs at Serbia Open 2023 Masters

10/08/2023 -

GM Raunak Sadhwani scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win Serbia Open 2023 Masters. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. GM Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (CHI) and IM Arystanbek Urazayev (KAZ) scored 7/9 each. They were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. Raunak drew against both podium finishers and gained 12.4 Elo rating points. GM Pranesh M is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 6.5/9 to finish ninth. The total prize fund in the Masters section was €23500. The top three prizes were €5000, €3500 and €2500 along with a trophy each. 17-year-old Soham Bhattacharyya is the highest untitled finisher. He scored 6/9, gained 141.6 Elo rating points to secure his maiden IM-norm. 12-year-old Vihaan Dumir scored a perfect 7/7 to win the Beginners section. All photos are from official site unless stated otherwise.

Jinshi Bai wins 16th Paleochora Open 2023, Surya Sekhar Ganguly second

10/08/2023 -

GM Jinshi Bai (CHN) scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 16th Paleochora Open A 2023. He finished a half point ahead of the field. GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly, GM Ziaur Rahman (BAN) and FM Edvin Trost (SWE) scored 7/9 each. They shared the second place. Jinshi drew against Surya in the penultimate round. Both Surya and Ziaur remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the event was €10000. The top three prizes were €2000, €1500 and €1000 along with a trophy each respectively. IM Nubairshah Shaikh is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 6.5/9 and shared fifth place with ten more players. Photos: Chania Chess Academy

FIDE World Cup 2023 R4.1: Vidit vanquishes Bacrot, Vincent Keymer beats Magnus Carlsen for the first time

09/08/2023 -

GM Vidit Gujrathi scored a scintillating victory over GM Etienne Bacrot in Round 4.1 of FIDE World Cup 2023. Vidit launched a devastating attack on the kingside by rolling his pawns f4, e5, f5, f6 which yielded him a decisive advantage within the first 20 moves. He needs a draw in the second game to advance to the next round. GM Arjun Erigaisi missed a great opportunity to win in the rook and extra pawn endgame against GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB). GM R Praggnanandhaa got a great grip in his position against GM Hikaru Nakamura (USA). He loosened it and allowed his opponent to escape. GM Harika Dronavalli survived a lost pawn endgame which was a bit complex, against IM Eline Roebers (NED). Out ofseven Indians, GM Koneru Humpy suffered the sole loss among Indian players, against GM Bella Khotenashvili. Humpy needs to win tomorrow to force tie-breaks. Germany no.1 GM Vincent Keymer defeated the world no.1 GM Magnus Carlsen for the first time in his career. The Norwegian must win tomorrow to force tie-breaks. Round 4 Game 2 starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Velammal MHS Mogappair clinch Gold at World Schools Team U-12, Bronze for Velammal VA in U-18 2023

09/08/2023 -

Velammal MHS Mogappair scored a perfect 16/16 to become the inaugural World Schools Team Under-12 champions. Just like at the National championship, once again they scored 100% to win the Gold. They finished four match points ahead of the field. Lviv Academic Gymnasium (UKR) scored sole 12/16 to secure second place. National Physics and Mathematics (KAZ) edged past four other teams to finish third scoring 10/16. The Under-18 category was won by Istanbul ENKA High School (TUR). They also scored a perfect 16/16 to become the champion. Republican School of Phyics and Mathematics (KAZ) and Velammal Vidyalaya Alapakkam, Chennai scored 12/16 each. They were placed second and third respectively according to tie-breaks. Both champions won their respective categories with a round to spare. Trophies andmedals were the prizes for the top three finishers in each category. There were also top three board prizes for all five boards.

Sammed Shete clinches Zadar Chess Festival 2023, Bhakti Kulkarni third

08/08/2023 -

IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win Zadar Chess Festival A 2023. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. GM Alexander Delchev (BUL) and IM Bhakti Kulkarni scored 7/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. Sammed drew against both runner-ups. Bhakti also remained undefeated and drew against the top two finishers. The total prize fund of the event was €10000. The top three prizes were €1600, €1100 and €700 along with a trophy each respectively. This is Sammed's seventh tournament triumph of the year. The festival was organized by University of Zadar Chess Club, “Casper” Chess Club and Zadar County Chess Association from 16th to 23rd July. Photos: IM Patrick Levacic

FIDE World Cup 2023 R3 TB: A short day at the office for Nihal, a grueling long one for Vidit and Harika

08/08/2023 -

GM Nihal Sarin needed only two 25'+10" Rapid games to eliminate Romania no.2 GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac. The teenager will face the former world championship challenger, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in Round 4. Both GM Vidit Gujrathi and GM Harika Dronavalli had long day. After starting the day with a loss, Vidit made a strong comeback to knock out Germany no.3 Matthias Bluebaum. GM Harika could have finished things in the second Rapid game. However, she missed her chance and had to battle in six more tie-break games to finally eliminate IM Lela Javakhishvili (GEO). Harika will face IM Eline Roebers (NED) in the Pre Quarter-finals. GM Jaime Santos Latasa (ESP), GM Nijat Abasov (AZE) and IM Teodora Injac (SRB) eliminated FIDE World Cup 2019 winner - GM Teimour Radjabov (AZE), World no.7 GM Anish Giri (NED) and the defending FIDE Women's World Cup winner - GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI). Today is a rest day. Round 4 Game 1 starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Maria Emelianova/chess.com

Aoshima Mirai wins Japan Chess Classic 2023

07/08/2023 -

Mayur Gondhalekar and his good friend, Sheldon Donaldson regularly keeps us updated about the Japan chess scene. Sheldon writes a blog about his experience playing at the Japan Chess Classic 2023. It was a FIDE rated event. The Canadian origin, currently residing in Japan, Sheldon's article is full of high quality photos and some interesting moments from his games. He takes a look at his losses too, while making us enjoy various moments from his games. Check out his experience taking part in the tournament which took place in Kobe, Japan. All photos in this article are by the author, Sheldon Donaldson.

FIDE World Cup 2023 R3.2: Gukesh, Pragg, Arjun and Humpy advance, Nihal, Vidit and Harika in tie-breaks

06/08/2023 -

GM D Gukesh defeated GM S L Narayanan in Round 3.2 to advance to the fourth round of FIDE World Cup 2023. His opponent will be the winner of the tie-breaks between GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (ESP) and GM Andrey Esipenko. GM Arjun Erigaisi won a grueling nearly five-hour long battle against GM Vladimir Fedoseev. GM Praggnanandhaa drew a rollercoaster battle against GM David Navara (CZE) to advance to the next round where he will face the reigning World Fischer Random champion, GM Hikaru Nakamura (USA). GM Koneru Humpy defeated IM Olga Badelka to advance to the next round. She will face the top Georgia woman, GM Bella Khotenashvili. Round 3 TB starts tomorrow at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed unless specified otherwise.

Contact Us