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

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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'It was never through effort': World Chess Champion D Gukesh reacts to Anish Giri's 'different person' remark | Chess News

‘It was never through effort’: World Chess Champion D Gukesh reacts to Anish Giri’s ‘different person’ remark | Chess News

D Gukesh and Anish Giri (FIDE Photo and Screengrab) Despite its rich history, centuries-old traditions, and evolution across eras, chess remains a strangely solitary soul. Even today, barring a few occasional team events, it remains a sport where battles are fought alone, move by move, with the clock always pressing.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

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