Chess | 'D Gukesh will lose his title': Uzbek GM's latest comment sparks controversy before FIDE Grand Swiss

Chess | 'D Gukesh will lose his title': Uzbek GM's latest comment sparks controversy before FIDE Grand Swiss

 03:05 04/09/2025

Nodirbek Abdusattorov ignited a pre-tournament buzz by confidently predicting D Gukesh's title loss, adding intrigue to the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025. While Gukesh aims to test himself in the Swiss format despite already securing his title match spot, Abdusattorov's remark intensifies the competition, especially with Candidates Tournament qualification at stake for many participants.
Explained: How Aarini Lahoty, 5, became world's youngest female with FIDE ratings across all chess formats

Explained: How Aarini Lahoty, 5, became world's youngest female with FIDE ratings across all chess formats

 13:05 02/09/2025

Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has achieved a remarkable feat by earning FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz chess formats. She is the youngest girl globally to achieve this milestone and the first Indian player born in 2019 to do so. She now holds ratings of 1553 (classical), 1550 (rapid) and 1498 (blitz).
Historic! R Praggnanandhaa becomes new World No. 3 after beating D Gukesh at Sinquefield Cup chess tournament

Historic! R Praggnanandhaa becomes new World No. 3 after beating D Gukesh at Sinquefield Cup chess tournament

 15:06 20/08/2025

Indian chess player R Praggnanandhaa has achieved a milestone. He defeated D Gukesh at the Sinquefield Cup. Praggnanandhaa is now ranked World No. 3. He has a live rating of 2784.1 points. Only Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are ahead of him. Praggnanandhaa shares the tournament lead with Levon Aronian. The Sinquefield Cup has a prize pool of USD 350,000.
Praggnanandhaa's Rise to Junior Chess Crown Sparks Humorous Reaction from Giri

Praggnanandhaa's Rise to Junior Chess Crown Sparks Humorous Reaction from Giri

 04:06 29/07/2025

Anish Giri's witty remark on Praggnanandhaa becoming the World No.1 junior highlights the rise of young chess talents. Praggnanandhaa's UzChess Cup Masters 2025 victory, propelling him to World No.4 and India's top player, showcases his dominance. His dramatic win, praised by Viswanathan Anand, underscores his impressive character and solidifies his position as a leading force in chess.
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