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India's chess stars are shining brighter than ever! Witnessing two of our #grandmasters among the world's elite is a moment of immense pride and excitement for all Indians. #sportsnscoop #chess #chessgame #gukesh #arjun #chessboard #chessmoves #chessranking #worldchesschampionship #worldchess #chessworld #sports #sportsnews #sportsupdate

India rises as a chess power with both golds in World Chess Olympiad, the depth & width of talent. And, the geopolitics of sport: https://lnkd.in/gGPNDe3j

India 🇮🇳 GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is the #new #eader atNorway Chess 2024 after beating world number-one GMMagnus Carlsen for the first time in classical chess inWednesday's third round.🎉🎊 #chess #india #proud #proudmoment #leader#PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu #marketupdates#Minkedin #linkedinpost

India are the champions of the FIDE Chess Olympiad! Here’s a story of how an India-first mentality of players led us to this remarkable achievement. To give you some context, the chess Olympiad team consists of five players, and the respective associations must negotiate with these players to represent their country. Over the years, we’ve seen many players opting out of the Olympiad. For instance, Hikaru Nakamura recently chose not to be part of the USA team (had he played, it might have been a tough battle for India). India has always been able to assemble its strongest team for the competition and this year was no exception and this was a pivotal part in the success. Another example is Ding Liren, the current world champion, who decided to sit out against Gukesh during the India vs. China match to avoid revealing any strategies for his upcoming World Championship match. Gukesh, being the challenger of the world championship match, could have done the same, but he risked some of his personal glory in choosing to play the olympiad match. In the end, what truly matters is that we are the champions, and this is something every one of us can be proud of. #chess #olympiad #gukesh #chessolympiad2024 ChessBase India Chess.com Xplore by XLRI Kaushik Ghosh Sukanya Chatterjee

If I ask you to name the current India number 1 in chess who is also world number 4 who would you say that person is? Chances are you’re going to say Vishwanathan Anand or, if you’ve followed the news, you’d say that Tamilian kid who beat Magnus…Praggnanandha or at max, you’d say Gukesh the world champion challenger! These would be excellent guesses but unfortunately, you’d be wrong. The current India no. 1 and World no. 4 is GM Arjun Erigaisi. Arjun is not a household name like the ones I mentioned above, but he will soon be just that. Read on to know why. Arjun is 20 years old and hails from Warangal a town 2 hours drive from the Telangana capital city of Hyderabad. He does not come from a state which supports chess like its neighbour Tamil Nadu yet is in this position through his sheer will and the support of his family, coaches and team. Having obtained the title of a GM at the age of 14 thereafter Arjun immediately turned pro. After multiple years of struggle, Arjun reached a current rating of 2778 which is the second-highest rating ever achieved in chess after Anand. The reason I mentioned that Arjun is going to be a household name very soon is because of what he's achieved in the last 6 years, especially in the last 6 months. To explain what he's done in the last 6 months I'll need to give a brief background of how chess functions at the top. At the top of this sport are players like Magnus, Hikaru, Caruana, Anand, Pragg, Gukesh, Noderbek, Vidit and more. Now there are 2 types of tournaments in chess 1. Open 2. Invitational. Open tournaments are where anyone can participate as long as they fit the criteria as decided by the organisers. Now in the invitationals only invited players can participate. The top players only play when they are invited. This is because invitations come with conditions such as a good appearance fee and a very high prize money. The open tournaments are not able to provide this and thus top players avoid playing them. There is another risk in an open tournament for top players and that is they can lose their rating very rapidly. The rating of a chess player is calculated based on many factors such as win/loss/draw, black/white, opponent rating and so on. Now in an open tournament since anybody is welcome to participate the top players end up getting paired with lower-rated players. Even a draw against a lower-rated player means a major loss in rating points for the top players and a loss means a major downfall in rating. A win on the other hand doesn't give much gains for the top player. On the other hand, the lower-rated player with a draw gains a lot of rating from the top players. Thus an open event has a lot of downside and very little upside for the top players. This is the reason they avoid the open tournaments and wait for invitations. Since India is on a chess boom and there are many top players from India there are only so many Indians who are going to get invited and Arjun missed out.

Gukesh Dommaraju: Two Pivotal Moments Before Singapore - https://lnkd.in/eJWt7yfr Discover the latest strategies to improve your chess game! Learn how to outmaneuver your opponents with these expert tips. ♟️ 1. Gold at the Chess Olympiad (2022) Gukesh Dommaraju, the prodigy from India, announced his arrival on the global chess stage with a stunning performance at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India. Playing on… Read more at Forky Chess to elevate your skills and take control of the board! ✅ Do you know your next chess move? #Chess #ChessTactics #ChessStrategy #OnlineChess

India's participation in the Global Chess League is an indicator of how much Indian Chess has grown over the years. Here's a look at the current top Indian chess players who have left a mark in the sport. ✔ Tech Mahindra Global Chess League | Ankit Bhatia | Sameer Pathak | Abhilasha Gupta #TechMGCL #TheNextMove #Chess #leaguesports #IndianSports

My analogy between chess and life is about capturing the interplay between strategy, emotions, and adaptability. In both chess and life, winning isn’t merely about the visible resources (the “pieces” on the board); it’s about understanding motives, anticipating actions, and sometimes diverting opponents from their optimal path. The idea that “winning hearts precedes winning moves” emphasizes the importance of empathy, respect, and psychological strength over brute tactics. As for the ongoing chess tournament, the dynamic between Ding Liren, the reigning World Chess Champion, and the prodigy Gukesh D, truly showcases this essence of competition. Gukesh’s meteoric rise, combined with his fearless and creative gameplay, has made him a formidable challenger. Ding’s established dominance versus Gukesh’s youthful energy and innovation makes this clash not just a battle of skills, but also a fascinating psychological duel. Whether Gukesh manages to dethrone Ding or not, this rivalry is a reminder that greatness in chess and life comes from learning, evolving, and daring to challenge the best.

The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League saw its second edition with Triveni Continental Kings again emerging as the champions! Here's a peek into some interesting highlights from this global extravaganza. Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Sameer Pathak | Abhilasha Gupta | Ankit Bhatia | Himanshu Buttan | Akash Premsen #Chess #GlobalChess #TheNextMove #TechMGCL #LeagueSports

India 🇮🇳 vs China 🇨🇳 not on the border but on the BOARD! India is being represented in a global space once again! but do you even know about it? FIDE World Chess Championship happens every even year and there are only 18 chess championships who hold the title and out of these 18, Only one is Indian, The legend, Viswanathan Anand But after so many years, Gukesh Dommaraju qualified for the title match after winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament after defeating many renowned players from around the world, Gukesh is just 18 years old and will be competing with Ding, A 32 years Chinese player. Making it spicy: It's India 🇮🇳 vs China 🇨🇳 If Gukesh wins this 14 days competition, He'll create a history of being the youngest world chess champion in the world. Key Highlights till date: Day 1: Ding wins - 0 : 1 Day 2: Draw - 0.5 : 1.5 Day 3: Gukesh wins - 1.5 : 1.5 P.S. Now, you know about it before it becomes popular to talk about it. :) Attaching a reading article in case you want to know further.