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R Praggnanandhaa claimed the Tata Steel Masters 2025 title after defeating World Champion D Gukesh in a dramatic tiebreaker.

Praggnanandhaa defeats D Gukesh in thrilling tiebreaker to win Tata Steel Masters 2025

R Praggnanandhaa claimed the Tata Steel Masters 2025 title after defeating World Champion D Gukesh in a dramatic tiebreaker.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious in the Tata Steel Masters 2025, triumphing over World Champion D Gukesh in a dramatic tiebreaker in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on February 2.&nbsp;
With this win, Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2006 to secure the title. Both players finished the 14-player round-robin tournament with 8.5 points after 13 classical rounds, setting the stage for an exciting tiebreaker.
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Pragg wins the tiebreak and is our new Tata Steel Masters Champ!! 🏆🔥 <a href="https://t.co/o8FtpcB9fD">pic.twitter.com/o8FtpcB9fD</a>
&mdash; Tata Steel Chess Tournament (@tatasteelchess) <a href="https://twitter.com/tatasteelchess/status/1886123776967868625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In the final round, Gukesh suffered his first defeat as World Champion, losing to Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi in 31 moves.&nbsp;
Praggnanandhaa, too, was defeated by Grandmaster Vincent Keymer in an intense marathon game, but both players remained tied on points, forcing the tiebreaker.
The tiebreaker consisted of two blitz games, and Gukesh took the initial lead by winning the first game with white pieces. He only needed a draw in the second game to win the title. However, Praggnanandhaa made a remarkable recovery, winning both blitz games to secure the championship.
The situation echoed the 2013 Candidates Tournament, where both Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik lost their final games but Carlsen won the title on tiebreaks, ultimately becoming the World Champion.
Despite his loss, Praggnanandhaa proceeded to the tiebreaker against Gukesh. Meanwhile, Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov was held to a draw by P. Harikrishna, ensuring both Indian players finished at the top.
The tiebreaker was a thrilling contest of rapid-fire chess, with both players playing two blitz games, each lasting three minutes with a two-second increment. The games reached Sudden Death, and in a tense final sequence, Gukesh blundered, allowing Praggnanandhaa to seal the win.
In the Tata Steel Challengers 2025, Vietnam&rsquo;s Thai Dai Van Nguyen claimed the title. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa&rsquo;s sister, GM R Vaishali, finished ninth, and Divya Deshmukh secured 12th place in the 14-player event.

Handshake controversy at the Tata Steel Chess: Uzbek GM Yakubboev declines handshake with Indian GM Vaishali due to religious beliefs, prompting cultural sensitivity discussions.

Uzbek GM Yakubboev apologises for not shaking hands with India's Vaishali at Tata Steel Chess Tournament

At the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, GM Yakubboev declined a handshake with GM Vaishali, citing faith reasons. This incident prompted discussions on cultural sensitivity, highlighting the need for mutual respect in sports.

Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev declined a handshake with Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali, citing religious beliefs, sparking controversy. He expressed admiration for Vaishali, apologized, and used a Namaste gesture to avoid further misunderstandings.

A moment of controversy unfolded at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament when Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) Nodirbek Yakubboev declined to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali before their fourth-round match. The incident, captured in a viral video shared by ChessBase India, showed Vaishali extending her hand, only for Yakubboev to sit down without responding, leaving the Indian player visibly awkward.&nbsp;
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A renowned Uzbek chess Grandmaster, Nodirbek, refused to shake hands with India's Women's Grandmaster Vaishali. Does religion influence sports? However, he was seen shaking hands with other female players earlier. <a href="https://t.co/fGR61wvwUP">pic.twitter.com/fGR61wvwUP</a>
&mdash; Ayushh (@ayushh_it_is) <a href="https://twitter.com/ayushh_it_is/status/1883725189206487283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
Yakubboev, 23, later apologised in a lengthy post on X, explaining his actions were due to his religious beliefs. "With all due respect to women and Indian chess players, I want to inform everyone that I do not touch other women for religious reasons," wrote Yakubboev, who is a practising Muslim.&nbsp;
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Dear chess friends, I want to explain the situation that happened in the game with Vaishali. With all due respect to women and Indian chess players, I want to inform everyone that I do not touch other women for religious reasons.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chess?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chess</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fide?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fide</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/islam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#islam</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ChessbaseIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChessbaseIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Uzchesss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Uzchesss</a>
&mdash; Nodirbek Yakubboev (@NodirbekYakubb1) <a href="https://twitter.com/NodirbekYakubb1/status/1883623565314101651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2025&nbsp;</a></blockquote>
He also expressed admiration for Vaishali and her brother, Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa. "I respect Vaishali and her brother as the strongest chess players in India. If I have offended her with my behaviour, I apologise," he added.
The controversy gained further attention after Vaishali did not offer her hand following her victory over Yakubboev in the match. Vaishali now stands on four points after eight rounds in the Challengers' section, while Yakubboev has three points.
To avoid future misunderstandings, Yakubboev informed Romanian player Irina Bulmaga about his religious beliefs before their eighth-round game, which reportedly prevented any awkwardness. "The arbiters suggested I at least perform a Namaste as a gesture of respect," Yakubboev shared.
The incident has sparked conversations about cultural and religious sensitivities in competitive sports, highlighting the importance of communication and mutual respect among players. Yakubboev remains committed to the tournament, alongside fellow Uzbek player Nodirbek Abdusattorov, who is competing in the Open section. &nbsp;

Gautam Adani praises 18-year-old chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju for his world championship victory, marking a new era in India's chess revolution.

Youngest world chess champion D Gukesh meets Gautam Adani

Gukesh was among four athletes who the government decided to award the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour.

Billionaire Gautam Adani called teenager Gukesh Dommaraju -- who became the youngest world chess champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China -- a testament of India's unstoppable youth.
The chess champion, along with his parents, met Adani in Ahmedabad.
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It was an absolute privilege to meet and hear the victory story of reigning World Chess Champion <a href="https://twitter.com/DGukesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DGukesh</a>. Equally inspiring was meeting his incredible parents, Dr Rajinikanth and Dr Padmavathi, whose quiet sacrifices laid the foundation for his success. At just 18, Gukesh&rsquo;s&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/CL12qIfSHY">pic.twitter.com/CL12qIfSHY</a>
&mdash; Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) <a href="https://twitter.com/gautam_adani/status/1874422639231475949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"It was an absolute privilege to meet and hear the victory story of reigning World Chess Champion @DGukesh," Adani, chairman of ports-to-energy Adani Group, said in a post on X.
Posting pictures with the teenager and his parents, Adani said, "Equally inspiring was meeting his incredible parents, Dr Rajinikanth and Dr Padmavathi, whose quiet sacrifices laid the foundation for his success."
"At just 18, Gukesh's poise and brilliance are a testament to India's unstoppable youth. Prodigies like him are inspiring a new generation, building an army of champions ready to dominate global chess for decades. This is the confident, resurgent and rising India. Jai Hind!" he said.
Gukesh became the 18th world champion after defeating Ding in a 14-game match in Singapore last month.
He is four years younger than Garry Kasparov, who had been the youngest world champion since 1985 when he beat Anatoly Karpov.
On Thursday, Gukesh was among four athletes who the government decided to award the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour.
Besides becoming the youngest-ever world champion, Gukesh had also helped the Indian team win a historic gold in the Chess Olympiad last year.
"The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 17th January, 2025 (Friday) at 1100 hours," the sports ministry said in a press release on Thursday.
After the Singapore match, Adani had called his victory "stunning".
"At just 18, @DGukesh has made history! What an achievement - the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion, beating the great Ding Liren! This isn't just a victory - it is a defining moment for India's chess revolution, where an entire bold generation of champions dares to dream and inspires an entire nation to rise! Congratulations Gukesh!" he had said in a post on X on December 12.

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, claimed the World Chess Champion title, defeating Ding Liren. With this win, he becomes the youngest champion, garnering high praise from Magnus Carlsen, who has stepped back from competitive chess.

D Gukesh Wins Chess Championship

As the chess world celebrates Gukesh&rsquo;s achievement, Carlsen&rsquo;s absence from the championship arena serves as a reminder of the changing guard in the world of chess.

World number one Magnus Carlsen has lauded D Gukesh for making the most of his chances to be crowned the youngest ever world chess champion but has ruled out the possibility of a title showdown with him as desired by the Indian teen.
The 18-year-old defeated defending champion Ding Liren in the 14th and final round of the match on Thursday to become only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to claim the coveted trophy.
"It's an incredible achievement (by Gukesh), first he was down in the FIDE circuit, won the tournament in Chennai on demand, then he had an amazing performance in the Candidates tournament," said Carlsen on a popular recap stream, analysing the match.
Carlsen said he was a bit surprised by how the match unfolded with most of the games ending in draw.
"This was something that was bit unexpected, a lot of us thought that Gukesh was a favourite to win the match but this was a game that never really took off, Gukesh was doing a great job of keeping the position alive and suddenly it was all over," Carlsen said.
"It's a really good thing for him, he has the title now for two years, winning this championship is extremely motivating so there is a very good chance that he is going to go for a great run of results now and probably become the number two player now and may be number one in the not so distant future," he noted.
In the post-event press conference, Gukesh stated that he would love to fight it out against Carlsen at some point. The Norwegian maverick decided not to defend his title in 2023 after winning the world championship in 2013.
"Winning World Chess Championship does not mean I am the best player, obviously that is Magnus Carlsen. I want to reach the level Magnus has achieved," Gukesh said.
"Obviously playing against Magnus in the world championship would be amazing, it would be the toughest challenge there is in chess. It is up to Magnus, but I would love to test myself against the best player in the world."
But Carlsen ruled that out.
"I am not part of this circus anymore," said Carlsen in a general reference to world title clashes.
Carlsen also praised Gukesh's team and said they did a good job.
"It is becoming progressively harder (to play mainstream openings) all main lines are analysed so they had to jump a bit," Carlsen said of the opening choices made by Gukesh.
"I have generally kept it fairly risk-free with the white pieces, I have tried not to let things go out of control," he added.
The world's best player for a decade now was critical of Liren's choices in the final game.
"There are lot of things that Ding could have done differently, Gukesh really made most of his chances," he said.
"It's a massive moment for India, it&rsquo;s a combination of work that is being done there. This is not over.
"There are many more success stories to come, it was really heartwarming to see what it means to Gukesh, it was a very beautiful moment," Carlsen summed it up.

Controversy erupts as the Russian Chess Federation alleges Ding Liren's intentional loss in the World Chess Championship, sparking debates over match-fixing. FIDE urged to investigate as chess community grapples with integrity issues.

Ding Liren Accused Of Losing World Championship To Gukesh ‘Deliberately’

Filatov claimed that Ding's critical mistake, which shifted the game in Gukesh's favor, sparked confusion among chess experts and enthusiasts.

Russian Chess Federation President Andrei Filatov has alleged that China's Ding Liren deliberately lost the World Chess Championship final to India's D Gukesh.
The accusation emerged after Ukrainian chess coach Peter Heine Nielsen shared a screenshot of a report from the Russian news agency TASS. In the report, Filatov urged FIDE, the global chess governing body, to investigate the final match played between Ding and Gukesh in Singapore.
Filatov claimed that Ding's critical mistake, which shifted the game in Gukesh's favor, sparked confusion among chess experts and enthusiasts.
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The President of the Chess Federation of Russia🇷🇺, FIDE honorary member Andrei Filatov, accuses Ding Liren🇨🇳 of losing on purpose, and asks <a href="https://twitter.com/FIDE_chess?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIDE_chess</a> to start an investigation:<a href="https://twitter.com/FIDE_chess?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIDE_chess</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tassagency_en?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tassagency_en</a> <a href="https://t.co/mPpSjwj2xK">https://t.co/mPpSjwj2xK</a> <a href="https://t.co/SANqHdhVEI">pic.twitter.com/SANqHdhVEI</a>
&mdash; Peter Heine Nielsen (@PHChess) <a href="https://twitter.com/PHChess/status/1867218602396717324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"The outcome of the final game caused confusion among professionals and fans alike," Filatov reportedly stated. "The actions of the Chinese player in the decisive phase appear highly suspicious and warrant a separate investigation by FIDE. Losing from such a favorable position would be challenging even for a first-class player. Ding Liren's defeat raises serious questions and seems intentional," he added.
The allegations have stirred controversy within the chess community, with many awaiting FIDE's response to the claims. ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/gutsy-gukesh-realises-childhood-dream-becomes-youngest-world-chess-champion-1734058113487" target="_blank">Gutsy Gukesh realises childhood dream; becomes youngest world chess champion</a>

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren in the last game of a nerve-wracking showdown to herald a new era of dominance by the country's chess players.

D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion at 18

Indian chess players have been on a roll this year, winning the Olympiad gold in both the men's and women's events, for the first time among other achievements.

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren in the last game of a nerve-wracking showdown to herald a new era of dominance by the country's chess players.
Taking forward the incredible legacy of the great Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh became only the second Indian to clinch the coveted prize after the iconic player, who owned the crown five times in his career.
After settling into "semi-retirement", the 55-year-old Anand, incidentally, played a pivotal role in shaping Gukesh at his chess academy in Chennai.
Gukesh secured the requisite 7.5 points as against 6.5 of his Chinese rival after winning the 14th and last classical time control game of the match that seemed headed for a draw for most part. As winner, he will walk away with a whopping USD 1.3 million (approx Rs 11.03 crore) from the 2.5 million prize purse.
"I was dreaming this moment for the last 10 years. I am happy that I realised the dream (and made it) into reality," the soft-spoken Chennai-lad told reporters after the historic triumph here.
The triumph was expectedly hailed across India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing it as "historic and exemplary".
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Historic and exemplary! Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination. His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/fOqqPZLQlr">https://t.co/fOqqPZLQlr</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xa1kPaiHdg">pic.twitter.com/Xa1kPaiHdg</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1867204810308506097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination," Modi posted on X.
The reticent teenager grinned widely and raised his arms in celebration after the victory, a stark contrast from the poker face he usually sports while playing. Once the feeling settled in, a tear or two also escaped his eyes, showing a rare moment of vulnerability.
"I got a bit emotional because I was not expecting to win," he added.
Even on Thursday, when the analysts had proclaimed that the match, in all likelihood, would go into a tie-breaker, Gukesh's face hardly gave anything away as he gained the upper-hand.
It was a momentary lapse of concentration by Liren in what seemed a drawn endgame and as it happened, the entire chess world was left in a state of shock.
The players were just left with a rook and a bishop and Gukesh had two pawns against one trying to make a foray without much success.
However, the ability to keep pushing for more gave Gukesh a distinct advantage over the Chinese and the latter simply collapsed to give the title to Gukesh.
Before Gukesh's feat on Thursday, the legendary Garry Kasparov of Russia was the youngest world champion when he won the title at the age of 22, dethroning Anatoly Karpov in 1985.
Gukesh had entered the match as the youngest ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year.
"Every chess player wants to live this dream. I am living my dream," said Gukesh.
Gukesh, who won the 14th game against Liren after 58 moves in four hours, is the 18th world chess champion overall.
If Thursday's game was also drawn, winner was to be decided in shorter duration tie-breaks on Friday.
Gukesh had won the third and 11th rounds before Thursday's decisive game, while the 32-year-old Liren emerged victorious in the opening and 12th games.
All other games were drawn in the match.
"I came here suddenly and I lost the first game itself. Luckily while going back I had Vishy Sir (Anand) in the lift and he said 'I had only 11 games left you have 13'," Gukesh recalled, while shining a light on the contribution of his mentor.
Anand was citing his 2006 first match over Veselin Topalov that he had eventually won after losing the first game.
Interestingly, Anand had won that match in the last Classical (12th) game, with black pieces. Anand lost the title to Norwegian maverick Magnus Carlsen back in 2013.
It was on the 55th move that the dye was cast.
Liren, leaving his sense of danger, went for a rook trade and Gukesh pawed him almost instantly. He knew that it was his title to lose and it took just three more moves before the Chinese called it a day.
Indian chess players have been on a roll this year, winning the Olympiad gold in both the men's and women's events, for the first time among other achievements.

This historic win makes Gukesh not only the youngest-ever World Chess Champion but also the first teenager to achieve this milestone. He becomes the first Indian to hold the title since Viswanathan Anand’s reign ended in 2012.

India’s Gukesh D Scripts History as Youngest-Ever FIDE World Chess Champion

This historic win makes Gukesh not only the youngest-ever World Chess Champion but also the first teenager to achieve this milestone. He becomes the first Indian to hold the title since Viswanathan Anand&rsquo;s reign ended in 2012.

In a monumental moment for Indian chess, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion ever. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in a nail-biting 14th and final game to clinch the coveted title. With the match tied at 6.5 points each, the decider seemed poised for a draw until a critical blunder by Ding handed Gukesh the victory.
This historic win makes Gukesh not only the youngest-ever World Chess Champion but also the first teenager to achieve this milestone. His triumph marks a significant moment for Indian chess, as he becomes the first Indian to hold the title since Viswanathan Anand&rsquo;s reign ended in 2012.
A Remarkable Journey
Gukesh&rsquo;s ascent to the pinnacle of chess has been nothing short of extraordinary. Earlier this year, he showcased his dominance by winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament, which secured his place in the World Championship. He further solidified his standing as a prodigy by leading India to gold at the Chess Olympiad, delivering standout performances throughout the tournament.
The World Chess Championship match against Ding Liren was a true test of skill, resilience, and strategy. The final game saw both players battling it out in a tense positional encounter. Gukesh displayed remarkable composure under pressure, capitalizing on Ding&rsquo;s late-game oversight to claim the crown.
The Youngest Ever
At just 18 years old, Gukesh has shattered the record for the youngest World Chess Champion, previously held by Russia&rsquo;s Garry Kasparov, who won the title at 22. Gukesh&rsquo;s achievement underscores his exceptional talent and heralds the arrival of a new era in global chess.
A Bright Future
With his historic achievement, Gukesh has positioned himself as a global icon in chess. His victory is expected to inspire a new generation of players in India and around the world. As the chess world celebrates the rise of this young champion, Gukesh&rsquo;s journey serves as a testament to hard work, dedication, and an indomitable spirit.
India now looks forward to Gukesh&rsquo;s reign as World Champion, with hopes of more milestones and inspiring performances in the years to come.

I got told by people how the audience was not even bothered with the game but instead focused on every single possible thing in the world: my clothes, hair, accent and every other irrelevant thing: Divya

Indian chess star Divya Deshmukh calls out rampant sexism in the sport

Indian chess star Divya Deshmukh called out rampant sexism in the sport and said that women should start getting equal respect.

I got told by people how the audience was not even bothered with the game but instead focused on every single possible thing in the world: my clothes, hair, accent and every other irrelevant thing: Divya

After concluding the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, where she finished 12th with a score of 4.5 out of 13, Indian chess star Divya Deshmukh has called out rampant sexism in the sport.
The 18-year-old took to social media and wrote, 'I have been wanting to address this for a while but was waiting for my tournament to be over. I got told and also myself noticed how women in chess are often just taken for granted by spectators. The most recent example of this on a personal level would be in this tournament, I played a few games which I felt were quite good and I was proud of them.'
'I got told by people how the audience was not even bothered with the game but instead focused on every single possible thing in the world: my clothes, hair, accent and every other irrelevant thing. I was quite upset to hear this and I think is the sad truth that people when women play chess they often overlook how good they actually are, the games they play and their strength. I was quite disappointed to see how everything was discussed about in my interviews (by the audience) except my games, very few people paid attention to it and it is quite a sad thing,' she added.
'I felt it was unfair in a way because if I go to any guy&rsquo;s interview there would be way less judgement on a personal level, actual compliments about the game and the player. I feel women are under appreciated and every irrelevant thing is focused on and hated on while guys would probably get away with the same things. I think women face this on a daily basis and I&rsquo;m barely 18. I have faced so much judgement including hatred over the years for things that don&rsquo;t even matter. I think women should start getting equal respect,' Divya concluded.

Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in north-west London, won the European Blitz Chess Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, over the weekend.

 8-year-old British Indian schoolgirl chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan named Europe's best

An 8-year-old British Indian schoolgirl has made chess history after being named the "super talented" best female player at a European championship.

8-year-old British Indian schoolgirl chess prodigy named Europe's best

Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in north-west London, won the European Blitz Chess Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, over the weekend.

An 8-year-old British Indian schoolgirl has made chess history after being named the "super talented" best female player at a European championship.
Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in north-west London, won the European Blitz Chess Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, over the weekend after a winning streak since she took up chess during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
In the European championship, she went head-to-head with some of the best players in the world and defeated an international master to win her crown.
"8-year-old super talented Bodhana Sivanandan (ENG, 1944) made an astonishing result in the Blitz competition. She scored 8.5/13 points to win the first women prize and earn 211.2 blitz ELO points,&rdquo; said the European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, which concluded in Croatia on Sunday.
Praise for the chess prodigy has since been pouring in on social media, with leading professionals highlighting her &ldquo;unbelievable&rdquo; performance.
"I always try my best to win, sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't," Bodhana told the BBC after her win.
Father Siva Sivanandan said his daughter was "trying her best and it has worked in favour of her".
"She likes chess and she likes travelling. We keep trying and keep going," he said.
A few months ago, Sivanandan was among a group of young chess enthusiasts invited by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to 10 Downing Street to mark the government&rsquo;s major new GBP 1 million investment package for the game. The package has since been in place to support children attending schools in disadvantaged areas across England to learn and play chess, improve visibility and availability of the game and fund elite playing.
"I was struggling to support my son with the required chess tournaments and coaching instrumental to his development at such a young and crucial age,&rdquo; said Jitendra Singh, father of another British Indian chess prodigy &ndash; nine-year-old Shreyas Royal.
"With this grant from the government we will be able to help more kids flourish at the game through the hard-working organisations of the English Chess Federation and chess in schools and communities. I believe that it is also a very beneficial hobby and would love to see more people getting into the game from this monumental announcement,&rdquo; he said.
As part of the package, the UK&rsquo;s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) says it will invest GBP 500,000 in the English Chess Federation (ECF) over two years in order to develop the next generation of world-class talent. Funds will support expert coaching, training camps and cutting-edge computer analysis for international events to assist current grandmasters and up-and-coming players.
&ldquo;We want to give more young people the opportunity to find the thing that they love and realise their potential. So this package is focused on getting more young people playing chess and supporting them to develop their talent,&rdquo; said UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re also equipping our elite chess players with expert coaching to help them dominate at the highest levels of the global game and restore England&rsquo;s reputation among the best in the world,&rdquo; she said.
Alongside the support committed to elite players, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will provide GBP 250,000 to 85 local authorities across England to install 100 new chess tables in public parks and outdoor green spaces, to allow more people to play, connect, tackle loneliness, and develop problem solving skills.
In addition, the Sunak-led government has set out plans to encourage more primary school children, particularly girls, to learn to play the game. The UK Department for Education said it will award grants of up to GBP 2,000 to at least 100 schools in disadvantaged areas across England, subject to interest.&nbsp;

Historic milestone achieved by Vaishali Rameshbabu, who, at 22, became India's third female Grandmaster with a remarkable 2500 rating during the 2023 IV Llobregat Open. 

In a historic first, Vaishali, Praggnanandhaa become only sibling duo to be Grandmasters simultaneously

Historic milestone achieved by Vaishali Rameshbabu, who, at 22, became India's third female Grandmaster with a remarkable 2500 rating during the 2023 IV Llobregat Open. 

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The Rameshbabu siblings are now first pair of siblings in the history to achieve the title of Grandmaster.

Vaishali Rameshbabu achieved a historic milestone on Saturday, becoming India's third female Grandmaster by surpassing a remarkable 2500 rating during the 2023 IV Llobregat Open.
This accomplishment also cements the Rameshbabu siblings, with her younger brother Praggnanandhaa, as the first-ever Grandmaster pair of siblings in the history of chess.
While Praggnanandhaa's rapid ascent to become the second-youngest Grandmaster in 2018 captured much attention, Vaishali's own stellar achievements have now come to the forefront.
At 22 years old, she has emerged from the shadows, adding another layer to the family's chess legacy.
Vaishali's journey includes attaining the titles of Woman International Master at 15, Woman Grandmaster at 17, and International Master at 20.
Vaishali joins an exclusive club, being only the third female Indian Grandmaster, following in the footsteps of Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli. Her accomplishment marks India's first female Grandmaster in 12 years, after Dronavalli achieved the title in 2011.
The momentous occasion occurred during the 2023 IV Llobregat Open on December 2, where Vaishali's exceptional skills and determination shone brightly.&nbsp;

With the 2nd position, Praggnanandhaa also became only the 2nd Indian to secure a ticket to the Candidates tournament after Vishwanathan Anand.&nbsp;

Magnus Carlsen beats R Praggnanandhaa to win FIDE Chess World Cup

Magnus Carlsen beats R Praggnanandhaa in Chess WC final

With the 2nd position, Praggnanandhaa also became only the 2nd Indian to secure a ticket to the Candidates tournament after Vishwanathan Anand.&nbsp;

Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa at the FIDE World Cup final to win his first title in Baku.&nbsp; The Norwegian prevailed against the 18-year-old in a thrilling tiebreak as he added one more prestigious trophy to his collection.
Carlsen drew against Praggnanandhaa in the second 25+10 Rapid game and won the FIDE World Cup 2023. Since he won the first Rapid game, he defeated Praggnanandhaa 1.5-0.5 in the Rapid tiebreaks.
Pragg on the other hand who defeated world 2 Hikaru Nakamura and 3 Fabiano Caruana on his way to the final has also become the youngest to clinch the silver medal at the tournament.&nbsp;
Fabiano Caruana finished third after beating Nijat Abasov in the tiebreaks.&nbsp;
With the 2nd position, Praggnanandhaa also became only the 2nd Indian to secure a ticket to the Candidates tournament after Vishwanathan Anand.&nbsp;

He became the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2002 to enter the last four of the tournament, after winning the marathon quarterfinal 5-4.

Chess World Cup: Teenager R Praggnanandhaa enters semi-finals

18-year-old R Praggnanandhaa entered the Chess World Cup semi-final to break a huge record by Viswanathan Anand which he set in 2002.

He became the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2002 to enter the last four of the tournament, after winning the marathon quarterfinal 5-4.

18-year-old R Praggnanandhaa beat his friend and walking partner Arjun Erigaisi in sudden death to enter Chess World Cup semi-final in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.
He became the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2002 to enter the last four of the tournament, after winning the marathon quarterfinal 5-4.
'I don&rsquo;t think I am going to touch chess for the next day-and-a-half. It is exhausting physically and mentally,' Praggnanandhaa said.

D Gukesh achieved this feat following his second-round match victory against Misratdin Iskandarov of Azerbaijan at the World Cup.&nbsp;

Grandmaster D Gukesh overtakes Viswanathan Anand in chess world rankings

17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh ended Viswanathan Anand's 36-year-long dominance in chess live world rankings as climbed to the 9th spot. As a result, Anand was pushed to 10th.

D Gukesh achieved this feat following his second-round match victory against Misratdin Iskandarov of Azerbaijan at the World Cup.&nbsp;

17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh ended Viswanathan Anand's 36-year-long dominance in chess live world rankings as climbed to the 9th spot. As a result, Anand was pushed to 10th.
Interestingly, it's the first time that an Indian Grandmaster is ranked higher than Viswanathan Anand as Gukesh is now the top-ranked Indian.
He achieved this feat following his second-round match victory at the World Cup.&nbsp;
CM of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin congratulated Gukesh and tweeted, 'Your achievement is an inspiration to young talents everywhere and a proud moment for Tamil Nadu!'

India's chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa shared his Class 12 English paper via his Twitter account after one of the  questions brought a smile to his face
 

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delighted by chess question in Class 12 exam, shares photo

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa shared an image of his Class 12 English paper to highlight a specific question in there.

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<h2>India's chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa shared his Class 12 English paper via his Twitter account to highlight a specific question in there.</h2>

Renowned Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa expressed his delight after completing his Class 12 English paper. Taking to social media, he shared his joy and the reason behind it, which was a particular question that caught his attention.
Praggnanandhaa posted a photo of his question paper, highlighting a question that asked him to write a letter to a friend, describing the conduct of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mallapuram.
In his social media caption, he exclaimed, "Gave my 12th exams, English paper today... and was happy to see this question appear!"
At just 17 years of age, Praggnanandhaa has already achieved remarkable milestones in his chess career. When he was 10, he became the youngest player to win the International Masters title at, showcasing his extraordinary talent and dedication to the game.
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Ding Liren defeated Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi on Sunday to become China’s first world chess champion following a rapid-play tie-break victory in Kazaksthan. 

Ding Liren ends Magnus Carlsen's reign to become China’s first World Chess Champion

Ding Liren defeated Russia&rsquo;s Ian Nepomniachtchi on Sunday to become China&rsquo;s first world chess champion following a rapid-play tie-break victory in Kazaksthan.&nbsp;

Ding Liren defeated Russia&rsquo;s Ian Nepomniachtchi on Sunday to become China&rsquo;s first world chess champion following a rapid-play tie-break victory in Kazaksthan.&nbsp;
30-year-old Liren dethroned champion Magnus Carlsen, who chose not to defend his title, ending a 10-year reign.&nbsp;
Ding clinched victory after winning the fourth of Sunday's quick-fire games following three draws.
For the tie-break stage of the match, the contenders had only 25 minutes to make their moves, plus an additional 10 seconds for each move played. Both players reacted emotionally, with the Russian getting up from the table quickly after shaking hands to concede defeat, and shaking hands again before leaving the hall. Ding sat in front of the board, his face resting on one hand as he tried to compose himself.\
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Playing for Indian Yogis, Gujrathi capitalised on a mistake committed by world number one Carlsen who missed a checkmate in three late on Tuesday.

 Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi pulled off a surprise victory over World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a Pro Chess League match.

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Playing for Indian Yogis, Gujrathi capitalised on a mistake committed by world number one Carlsen who missed a checkmate in three late on Tuesday.

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi stunned World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a Pro Chess League match for his maiden victory over the World No. 1.
Playing for Indian Yogis, Gujrathi won the match with black pieces after capitalising on a mistake by Carlsen who missed a checkmate in three late on Tuesday.
Carlsen was playing for Canada Chessbrahs in the Pro Chess League, an online tournament featuring 16 teams playing rapid games with a prize fund of USD 150,000.
"Just defeated the GOAT, World champion, Magnus Carlsen!!:)," Gujrathi tweeted after beating the five-time and reigning world champion Norwegian.
28-year-old Gujrathi joined the likes of fellow Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi in beating Carlsen. The Indian trio had earlier pulled off wins over the Norwegian chess wizard in 2022.
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S. Odelia Jasmine took just 29.85 seconds to arrange a chess set, which is now the fastest time for this activity.

Watch! Puducherry girl makes Guinness World Record for the fastest time to arrange a chess set

An Indian girl from Puducherry smashed the Guinness World Record for arranging a chess set in the fastest time.

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S. Odelia Jasmine took just 29.85 seconds to arrange a chess set, which is now the fastest time for this activity.

An Indian girl from Puducherry smashed the Guinness World Record for arranging a chess set in the fastest time.
S. Odelia Jasmine took just 29.85 seconds to arrange a chess set, which is now the fastest time for this activity. The previous best was 30.31 seconds by David Rush of USA.
The record was originally made on July 20, 2021, in Puducherry. Guinness World Records also shared the video on their website and social media.
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The coach of young Chess prodigy Hans Niemann, Maxim Dlugy has admitted to cheating on Chess.com. According to emails reviewed by Motherboard, grandmaster Maxim Dlugy acknowledged he cheated in his own tournaments in 2017 and 2020.
Two days after World Champion, Magnus Carlsen accused his protégé Niemann of cheating in various tournaments, Dlugy has said that it was actually him who had taken part in the malpractice whilst playing online.
In one email, Dlugy wrote that he was playing in a tournament on Chess.com in front of his students and crowdsourced moves from them — which is against Chess.com’s play rules.
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The 56-year-old grandmaster and former junior world champion was suspected of this for years and was banned from the website in 2017.

Chess grandmaster Maxim Dlugy admits of cheating many times on Chess.com

56-year-old grandmaster and former junior world champion  Maxim Dlugy was recently namedropped by Magnus Carlsen has admitted to cheating on Chess.com in 2017 and 2020

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His prot&eacute;g&eacute;, Hans Niemann was earlier accused of cheating as well by World Champion Magnus Carlsen

The coach of young Chess prodigy Hans Niemann, Maxim Dlugy has admitted to cheating on Chess.com. According to emails reviewed by Motherboard, grandmaster Maxim Dlugy acknowledged he cheated in his own tournaments in 2017 and 2020.
Two days after World Champion, Magnus Carlsen accused his prot&eacute;g&eacute; Niemann of cheating in various tournaments, Dlugy has said that it was actually him who had taken part in the malpractice while playing online.
In one email, Dlugy wrote that he was playing in a tournament on Chess.com in front of his students and crowdsourced moves from them, which is against Chess.com&rsquo;s play rules.
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The 56-year-old grandmaster and former junior world champion was banned from the website in 2017 and 2020 for repeatedly cheating in its tournaments

17-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced yet another superb show at the FTX Crypto Cup to defeat World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round.The first couple of games between the two ended in a draw before Carlsen took the lead by clinching the third. But Praggnanandhaa shocked the World No. 1 by first winning the fourth game to push the match into a tie-break, before winning both the games in the tie-break as well.However, despite the victory over Carlsen, the Indian prodigy finished second behind the Norwegian in the standings.World No. 1 Carlsen won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. While Praggnanandhaa finished the tournament with 15 points, Carlsen took the top honours with a score of 16.Praggnanandhaa has been in sensational form over the past few months, highlighted by the fact that his victory in Miami was his third win this year against the World Champion.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen yet again

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnandhaa is making a habit of defeating World Champion Magnus Carlsen.
Watch or read all about his exploits at the #FTXCryptoCup against the World No. 1.

World No. 1 Carlsen still managed to win the top prize on the basis of a higher score. While Praggnanandhaa finished the tournament with 15 points, Carlsen took top honours with a score of 16.

17-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced yet another superb show at the FTX Crypto Cup to defeat World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round. The first couple of games between the two ended in a draw before Carlsen took the lead by clinching the third. But Praggnanandhaa shocked the World No. 1 by first winning the fourth game to push the match into a tie-break, before winning both the games in the tie-break as well. However, despite the victory over Carlsen, the Indian prodigy finished second behind the Norwegian in the standings. World No. 1 Carlsen won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. While Praggnanandhaa finished the tournament with 15 points, Carlsen took the top honours with a score of 16. Praggnanandhaa has been in sensational form over the past few months, highlighted by the fact that his victory in Miami was his third win this year against the World Champion.

Pakistan has backed out of the 44th Chess Olympiad being held in Chennai accusing India of trying to politicise the tournament by holding the torch relay in Jammu and Kashmir. 
The relay was held in Srinagar on June 21.
Pakistan in a statement said that by holding the Chess Olympiad torch relay in Srinagar India had utterly disregarded the 'globally acknowledged disputed status of the territory' and committed an international travesty. 
Pakistan accused India of a 'mischievous attempt to mix politics with sports' and said it will take up the matter with the International Chess Federation. 
The neighbouring country also raised the issue of abrogation of Article 370 and urged international community to call upon India to reverse the decision. 
The announcement by Pakistan came two days after it said a 10-member team would travel to Chennai for the tournament. 
 

Pakistan backs out of Chess Olympiad in India over torch passing through J&K

Pakistan has backed out of the 44th Chess Olympiad being held in Chennai accusing India of trying to politicise the tournament by holding the torch relay in Jammu and Kashmir. 

The announcement by Pakistan came two days after it said a 10-member team would travel to Chennai for the tournament.&nbsp;

Pakistan has backed out of the 44th Chess Olympiad being held in Chennai accusing India of trying to politicise the tournament by holding the torch relay in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
The relay was held in Srinagar on June 21.
Pakistan in a statement said that by holding the Chess Olympiad torch relay in Srinagar India had utterly disregarded the 'globally acknowledged disputed status of the territory' and committed an international travesty.&nbsp;
Pakistan accused India of a 'mischievous attempt to mix politics with sports' and said it will take up the matter with the International Chess Federation.&nbsp;
The neighbouring country also raised the issue of abrogation of Article 370 and urged international community to call upon India to reverse the decision.&nbsp;
The announcement by Pakistan came two days after it said a 10-member team would travel to Chennai for the tournament.&nbsp;
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