Chess

Top FIDE event in Kerala avoids repeat of Carlsen's 'jeansgate' scandal as Chief Arbiter lets players off the hook

Several competitors at the 1st Grandmaster International Open Chess Tournament were spotted playing in jeans, denim shorts, track pants and other forms of casual clothing, which is an unusual sight for FIDE events where dress rules normally require players to wear formals. 

Hans Niemann questions Hikaru Nakamura using headphones during prize money tournaments: 'Clear competitive advantage'

Hans Niemann has objected to Hikaru Nakamura being allowed to use headphones during prize money tournaments. He feels it gives the world no.2 a competitive advantage.

Chess world set for mega India vs USA clash as Gukesh-Nakamura face-off confirmed

The sport of chess is growing rapidly in terms of coverage and fandom, with India and the USA at the forefront of this global surge. Their top players — including D Gukesh and Hikaru Nakamura — will face off in a unique competition this October. Here’s all you need to know.

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen recreates 26-piece position after looking at board for just two seconds

Not only did Magnus Carlsen recreate the 26-piece position perfectly after looking at the board from a game that was played nearly 70 years ago, he also played the next set of moves that were nearly identical to how it panned out in the original game.

Explained: Why FIDE might not be happy with chess' inclusion in Esports World Cup 2025

Chess is set to make its debut at the Esports World Cup this year in Riyadh and will feature some of the top players in the world including Magnus Carlsen. Here's why it could run into trouble with FIDE, the Lausanne-based governing body.

FIDE CEO rekindles memories of 'jeansgate scandal' while taking a fresh dig at Carlsen: 'Does it look appropriate?'

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen's ongoing feud with world governing body FIDE shows no signs of thawing with CEO Emil Sutovsky targeting the Norwegian icon as well as Freestyle Chess for the attire of top players the Grenke Chess Freestyle Open.

Anand confident ahead of Gukesh vs Carlsen clash at Norway Chess: 'Indian men’s chess is at its peak'

Viswanathan Anand has called the upcoming clash at Norway Chess 2025 between D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen a "perfect storm" and praised India's rising chess power. Despite recent struggles, Gukesh will look to bounce back strongly as he gets ready to face the world no.1 in Stavanger.

D Gukesh is 'universally accepted as world champion': Indian Grandmaster hits back at critics

While D Gukesh's ability to defend his World Chess Championship crown is being questioned, Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan has come out in his defence.

Koneru Humpy wins Pune FIDE Women's Grand Prix, clinches Rs 15 lakh prize money

While Koneru Humpy won the Pune leg of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2024-25, India's Divya Deshmukh finished third and Harika Dronavalli came joint-fourth.

India's Koneru Humpy in joint-lead at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune after eighth round

With just one more round to go, the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune is nicely poised with Koneru Humpy and Zhu Jiner in joint lead.