August 4, 2026
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Chess | R Praggnanandhaa creates history, becomes first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026 | Chess News

Chess | R Praggnanandhaa creates history, becomes first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026 | Chess News

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India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (FIDE/Eteri Kublashvili) Indian Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa has secured his spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025, becoming the only male player to represent India.The Chennai-based Grandmaster has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year, securing victories at multiple prestigious tournaments, including the Wijk Aan Zee Masters,…

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'Mango, Paneer, and ...': Not just chess on Russian GM Volodar Murzin's mind as India hosts GCL for first time | Exclusive | Chess News

‘Mango, Paneer, and …’: Not just chess on Russian GM Volodar Murzin’s mind as India hosts GCL for first time | Exclusive | Chess News

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Volodar Murzin (FIDE/GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Russia wears its history like an heirloom, something impossible to ignore. Chess, naturally, is one of its proudest legacies.India, another civilisation rooted in deep traditions, has spent the last few decades carving out its own place on the global chess map, producing prodigies and sharing podiums at a pace…

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