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Topic: Chess

Russian chess players to play in Asian federation after quitting Europe

Last month, IOC urged sports federations to create a route for Russian & Belarusian athletes to return to international tournaments in Asia, giving them a chance to qualify for 2024 Olympics.

A blind teacher taught chess to this Gujarat village. Everyone is addicted now

Parents spotted less frustration in their children. The game has increased their IQ level and they are no more addicted to mobile phones.

19-year-old grandmaster Hans Niemann ‘likely cheated’ over ‘100 times,’ reveals report

A 72-page report by Chess.com, seen by the WSJ, also assesses Neimann’s post-game analysis which was 'at odds with the level of preparation he claimed was at play in the game'.

‘More and more recently’— Chess world champion Carlsen accuses American GM Niemann of cheating

The Norwegian took to Twitter to explain why he had withdrawn from his recent matches against Hans Niemann; urged chess organisers to enhance methods to detect cheating.

PM flags off first ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad, plays a mini match with Koneru Humpy

The torch will be taken to 75 cities over a span of 40 days before arriving in Mahabalipuram. At every location, chess grandmasters of the state will receive the torch.

Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi reveals how meditation app Black Lotus helped him ace his game

Black Lotus has recently revealed an expert pack of guided meditation sessions designed for sports enthusiasts.

Viswanathan Anand says ‘time to move on’ after Chess.com reopens Zerodha co-founder’s account

Nikhil Kamath had admitted to cheating in a charity match against the former world chess champion, which sparked a controversy.

Malfunction causes stalemate — India, Russia declared joint winners of online Chess Olympiad

Russia was initially declared the winner after 2 Indian players lost out on time after suffering a server problem. The decision was reviewed after a protest by India.

Chessboard Challenge is this week’s top puzzle for the lockdown

The pure joy of brainteasers sometimes requires a bit more than trial and error.

Chess player memory is a myth. This is my trick before matches, writes Viswanathan Anand

When I was younger, I could recall every chess game I played. Now, I often don’t have complete memory of a game I played a week ago.

On Camera

Violent Indian men are now ideal lovers in Bollywood movies

Kabir Singh started Bollywood's misogyny Olympics. 2025's top contender is Dhanush and Kriti Sanon-starrer Tere Ishk Mein.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.