At just 4 years, Anish Sarkar from Kolkata has made history by becoming the youngest chess player to earn an Elo Rating from the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
D Gukesh made history as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China's Ding Liren in a thrilling finale. His composure and skill secured a 7.5-6.5 victory.
Saturday's 10th game ended in just 36 moves in just two and a half hours, one of the shortest games of this 14-game match in which the first player to reach 7.5 points will pocket the major chunk of the total prize fund of US$2.5 million.
Thipsay agreed and said that the debate would continue till the best player in the world kept away from it and also because a few players that had won the World Championship title did not earn the respect of the chess community.
Grandmaster Levon Aronian of the United States registered a resounding victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to close the gap on table-topper GM Arjun Erigaisi
With the Chess Olympiad starting in Budapest this month and the much-awaited Global Chess League starting in London on October 3, Arjun exuded confidence and excitement as he prepares for a busy chess season.
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has shortlisted two persons for the post of AICF Head of Operations -- Arbind Kumar Singh and Ajeet Kumar Verma.
While Nakamura will play for the newest team American Gambits, Giri will make his debut in the second season with PBG Alaskan Knights.
Seasoned Bangladesh Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman passed away in Dhaka on Friday, after suffering a heart attack while playing in the country's national chess championship.
The AICF has sent its bid to the International Chess Federation or FIDE to host the World Chess Championship Final Match.
