April 22, 2026

FIDE World Cup

India's Arjun Erigaisi beats Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals, set to face Vincent Keymer in quarterfinals

India’s Arjun Erigaisi beats Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals, set to face Vincent Keymer in quarterfinals | Chess News

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Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Yoav Nis) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured a victory against Magnus Carlsen in the round-robin stage of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa.FIDE World Cup champion Javokhir Sindarov led the standings with 5.5 points, followed by Levon Aronian with 5 points. Anish Giri Exclusive:…

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

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

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

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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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Exclusive | After Javokhir Sindarov's World Cup glory, 'closest friend' Bibisara Assaubayeva reveals her own 'unfinished task'

Exclusive | After Javokhir Sindarov’s World Cup glory, ‘closest friend’ Bibisara Assaubayeva reveals her own ‘unfinished task’ | Chess News

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L-R: Javokhir Sindarov celebrates Chess World Cup win; and Bibisara Assaubayeva NEW DELHI: It motivates. Watching others climb the podium, lift titles, and make their nations proud — it motivates the next in line. Just last week, Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov rewrote a piece of chess history in Goa, winning the FIDE World Cup and becoming…

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Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa escapes scare; Arjun Erigaisi too settles for stalemate

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa escapes scare; Arjun Erigaisi too settles for stalemate | Chess News

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R Praggnanandhaa vs Daniil Dubov (Photo Credit: Michal Walusza/FIDE) In the FIDE World Cup 2025’s fourth round first games played in Panaji, multiple Indian Grandmasters achieved draws while two-time champion Levon Aronian secured a victory.R Praggnanandhaa faced a challenging situation with white pieces against GM Daniil Dubov but managed to secure a draw. The game…

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Chess World Cup: 'Where are the bedbugs?' Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri lashes out at criticism around playing conditions in Goa

Chess World Cup: ‘Where are the bedbugs?’ Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri lashes out at criticism around playing conditions in Goa | Chess News

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Dutch Grandmaster (GM) Anish Giri has addressed recent criticism of the FIDE World Cup conditions in Goa, dismissing certain claims as exaggerated and unfounded.The controversy began when Ian Nepomniachtchi, a two-time world championship contender, expressed dissatisfaction after his early elimination in the second round by Indian grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh.“One of those places that you won’t…

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