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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Chess

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The Norwegian took to Twitter to explain why he had withdrawn from his recent matches against Hans Niemann; urged chess organisers to enhance methods to detect cheating.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

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.