Vaishali, who was already leading the standings, secured one more point to make it seven in 11 games.

The 24-year-old notched up her fourth win in six games to lead by a full point in the Women’s Candidates in Cyprus with just ...

Javokhir Sindarov maintained his perch atop the Fide Candidates standings in the ‘Open’ category on Saturday after playing ...

Exposure to international circuits, access to advanced training tools, and mentorship from grandmasters have created a ...

Sindarov leads the Open section with 8.5 points with three rounds remaining, with Giri in second on 6.5 points, while India’s ...

Playing with the black pieces in Round 11 on Saturday, she claimed a jaw-dropping win over the former World Championship challenger Aleksandra Goryachkina.

The chess program Stockfish can crush Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, who is largely considered the greatest ...

Javokhir Sindarov, meanwhile, misses out on a fifth consecutive victory at the 2026 Fide Candidates as Dutch GM Anish Giri ...

Praggnanandhaa played out an uneventful draw, while Divya was in trouble right off the opening.

R Vaishali joins Jiner Zhu in womens Candidates lead on 5.5 points, Anna Muzychuk trails by half, in open Sindarov leads on 7 ...

Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh achieved a remarkable win, turning a potential draw into a victory, bringing her into the joint lead of a crucial tournament. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa’s ...

India's R Praggnanandhaa delivered a tactical masterclass on the opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates, defeating Dutch No.