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ONGC dominates 34th PSPB Inter Unit Rapid Team 2025

15/02/2025 -

ONGC defeated BPCL 2.5-1.5 to win 34th PSPB Inter Unit Rapid Team Chess Tournament 2025. They won all seven of their matches, five in Pool and two in Duel. BPCL is the only team to score 1.5 points to a losing effort against the eventual winners on both occasion at different stages. All other teams got whitewashed by ONGC. The team comprised - GM Koneru Humpy, GM Sethuraman S P, GM Vidit Gujrathi, GM Sasikiran Krishnan and GM Deep Sengupta. BPCL had GM Vaibhav Suri, GM Abhijeet Gupta, GM G N Gopal and GM Venkatesh M R. IOC-A finished third. Their team consisted - GM Raunak Sadhwani, GM Karthikeyan Murali, GM Surya Sekhar Ganguly, GM Pranav V and GM Adhiban B.

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New: 1.Nf3: A Reti-Grandmaster course for strategic understanding and flexibility Vol.2 - Classical Systems

15/02/2025 -

Looking for a versatile and strategic opening repertoire that doesn’t rely on memorising endless variations? In this course, Grandmaster Felix Blohberger delivers a complete opening repertoire for White, centred around the flexible move 1.Nf3. Whether you’re a club player or a seasoned competitor, this course offers a solid yet dynamic approach that adapts to various playing styles and opponents. Felix was the second for Pentala Harikrishna at the recently concluded 87th Tata Steel Masters 2025. Grab this new Fritztrainer if you have not yet. Now you can study chess on any device, either via streaming or on ChessBase Book. Photo: ChessBase

Vincent Keymer conquers Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1

15/02/2025 -

Vincent Keymer (GER) drew with Fabiano Caruana (USA) to become the champion of Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 Finals. The Germany no.1 truly played like a champion throughout the event. He started the tournament with four losses in the first eight games, finishing the Rapid Round-Robin stage with only 4/9 at sixth place. In the Knockout stage, he eliminated Alireza Firouzja, Magnus Carlsen and won the Finals against Caruana. He did not need a single tie-break game, winning all his KO matches with 1.5-0.5 score. This triumph earned him his highest prize in his career so far which is US$ 200000. The second leg of the tour will take place from 8th to 15th April in Paris, France. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Cooperation between Grenke Open 2025 and Freestyle Chess

14/02/2025 -

Grenke Chess Open and Freestyle Chess have agreed to cooperate. Apart from the usual Grenke Open, there will be a simultaneous Freestyle Open instead of Grenke Chess Classic. It will take place from The conventional Grenke Open 2025 will have a total prize fund €70000, combining three groups. The Freestyle Open will have more than three times the total prize fund of the Classical event worth €225000. Open A (>1950) prize funds in Classical and Freestyle are €60250 and €215250 each respectively, Freestyle having 3.57 times more prize fund in Open A. Players can switch from Classical to Freestyle event from second to fifth round without losing their score. Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer will play in the Freestyle Open. Photo: ChessBase

Selvamurugan B victorious at 4th SSS Rating Open 2025

14/02/2025 -

Selvamurugan B scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 4th SSS Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Five players - J K Raju, Ram Alagappan S, Kishore V, Yashwant B and Saravanan scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second to sixth position respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹401000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹15000 and ₹12500 along with a trophy each respectively. The five-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by Sri Sai Saravanaa Academy at Chendhuran College of Engineering and Technology in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu from 1st to 5th February 2025. This is the first tournament Selvamurugan played this year and he won it convincingly. Photo: IA Angappan A / Sri Sai Saravanaa Academy

Vincent Keymer on the verge of winning Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1

14/02/2025 -

Vincent Keymer (GER) defeated Fabiano Caruana (USA) convincingly in the first game of Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 Finals. The Germany no.1 needs a draw in the second game to become the champion. Caruana went wrong early, his kingside rook and bishop did not participate for the rest of the game. Magnus Carlsen (NOR) got the better of Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) who made an incorrect break in the center. Hikaru Nakamura (USA) defeated Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB). The latter went wrong in a rook and double bishop vs rook and double knight endgame. D Gukesh salvaged a draw from a losing endgame against Alireza Firouzja (FRA). Finals Game 2 starts today from 1 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Chess becomes a highlight at Chembur Children’s Home Annual Sports Event

13/02/2025 -

On the 16th of January, a chess tournament was held at the Chembur Children’s Home as a part of their annual sports event. Though it was a competition, it felt more like a celebration. Some played their first-ever tournament while some learned to balance multiple sports. But the best part about this event was to see the excitement among children! This event was organized under Teach Chess India Mission to give children a chance to experience a professional chess tournament. Read the article to know more.

Delhi GM Open is back after two years with an enormous ₹1.21 Crore prize fund

13/02/2025 -

Delhi International GM Tournament is back after two years. The total prize fund combining three categories is ₹12100000, ₹5100000 for Category A and ₹3500000 for Category B (Below 1900) and Category C (Below 1700). The top three prizes in A are ₹700000, ₹600000 and ₹500000 each. That's not all. The top ten prizes in Category A are ₹100000 or more. Best Female and Best Foreign Player first prize is ₹100000 each. Entry is free for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs. They will be offered free accommodation on twin sharing basis. The winner of the last two editions are - Aravindh Chithambaram and Arjun Erigaisi. They are now World no. 21 and 4. The next one can be you. The tournament is part of FIDE Circuit. So valuable FIDE Circuit points will also be up for grabs. Check out the article to find out all details about the tournament. Photo: Tournament circular

Kashish Manoj Jain clinches PR 1st Late SSK Memorial Rapid Rating Open 2025

13/02/2025 -

FM Kashish Manoj Jain and IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 each at PR 1st Late Shikshanmaharshi Shivajirao Konde Memorial Rapid Rating Open 2025. Kashish won the tournament due to better tie-break scores, Sammed was placed second. Four players - CM Prathamesh Sherla, Shriraj Bhosale, Avirat Chauhan and FM Aniruddha Deshpande scored 8/9 each. They secured third to sixth position respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200001. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each respectively. The one-day nine round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by PR Chess World and Shivbhumi Shikshan Trust at Shivray Mangal Karyalay in Pune, Maharashtra on 2nd February 2025. This is Kashish's second tournament triumph of the year. Photo: IA Pavan Rathi

Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 SF: Keymer KOs Carlsen

13/02/2025 -

Vincent Keymer (GER) drew with Magnus Carlsen (NOR) to advance to the Finals of at Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1. The World no.1 got a chance in the endgame. However, the endgame expert had an off day, missed his chance and drew the game. Fabiano Caruana (USA) had the most exciting Semifinal match against Javokhir Sindarov (UZB). What seemed to be over by the second Classical game went on to Armageddon. Caruana managed to win the ultimate form of tie-breaker, although he could have finished things as early as second Classical game. Keymer and Caruana will clash in the Finals while Carlsen will battle Sindarov in the third place match. Finals Game 1 starts today from 1 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes

Your chance to play IM Vantika Agrawal in a simul at Mumbai!

12/02/2025 -

On 15th of February, a very special event will take place at Atrium 5 in the Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Mumbai. Individual and Team Gold medalist at the Budapest Chess Olympiad 2024, IM Vantika Agrawal will give a simul! 15 players of varying rating levels will battle Vantika all at the same time. What an exciting opportunity - do you want to take part in this very special event? Read the article carefully for all the details and the form link which you have to fill up. The form closes on 13th February, 10 PM IST! Graphic: Anmol Bhargav

Joydeep Dutta wins 1st T-RERA Rating Open 2025

12/02/2025 -

FM Joydeep Dutta, IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni and Arpan Das scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 each at 1st T-RERA Rating Open 2025. Joydeep won the tournament due to better tie-break scores, Vikramaditya and Arpan were placed second and third respectively. The eventual champion, Joydeep drew with both runners-up. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹230000. The top three prizes were ₹30000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each respectively. The five-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by T-RERA, Agartala, Tripura at NSRCC in Agartala, Tripura from 30th January to 3rd February 2025. Joydeep won the first tournament triumph he played in 2025.

Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1 SF: Vincent Keymer stuns Magnus Carlsen

12/02/2025 -

Vincent Keymer (GER) stunned Magnus Carlsen (NOR) in the first game of the Semifinals at Freestyle Grand Slam Tour Stage 1. The Germany no.1 got an advantage early in the game. However, the World no.1 managed to equalize. Eventually, Carlsen made a positional inaccuracy which his opponent capitalized on and won the game. Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) missed a win against Fabiano Caruana (USA). The opportunity arose for the Uzbek in the endgame. He was unable to spot it and the game ended in a draw. Carlsen is in a must-win situation in the second Semifinals to force tie-breaks. Game 2 starts today from 1 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Abhyudaya Ram

Shaon Chowdhury dominates New Delhi Rating Open 2025

11/02/2025 -

Shaon Chowdhury scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win New Delhi Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Mani Bharathy scored sole 8/9 to secure a second place finish. Eight players scored 7.5/9 each. Out of them, IM Ramnathan Balasubramaniam was placed third according to tie-breaks. He was only player to draw with the eventual champion, Shaon in the penultimate round. The top three finishers remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹850000. The top three prizes were ₹71000, ₹51000 and ₹31000 along with a trophy each respectively. The five-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by Sara Foundation at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi from 31st January to 4th February 2025. This was Shaon's second rating tournament triumph of the year. Both of them occurred in Delhi.

Shanghai and Chongqing to host 2025 FIDE Women’s World Championship Match

11/02/2025 -

The Women's World Championship Match will be played in Shanghai and Chongqing, China from 1st to 23rd April 2025. Just like the last time, the host cities will be exactly the same. The reigning four-time Women's World Champion, Wenjun Ju will face the winner of FIDE Women's Candidates 2024 - Zhongyi Tan. Wenjun's World Championship reign started in 2018 by winning against the 16th World Champion, Zhongyi. So it will be a rematch after nearly seven years, only this time it will be a 12-game match instead of 10. One thing is for sure, Women's World Champion title is not leaving China for the foreseeable future. Photo: FIDE

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