Chess

November 6, 2024 12:32 PM

Chennai Chess Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi registers win over Vidit Gujrathi in opening match

Arjun Erigaisi, participating in his first home tournament since achieving a historic 2800 ELO rating, defeated compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five hours of intense play in the opening round of the Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 in Chennai on Monday. The Chennai Chess Grand Masters 2024 features two categories: Masters and Challengers. With a rating average of 2729, the Masters category promises a more competitive field this year. The newly introduced Challengers segment is designed to give ...

17-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest-ever to win Fide Candidates

India's 17-year-old chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh scripted history on Monday to become the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates tournament. Gukesh earned the right to challenge the reigning champion, Ding Liren of China, for the World Chess Championship. https://x.com/airnewsalerts/status/1782230695399596138 In the finals, the 17-year-old Gukesh drew his last game against American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura to clinch the top position at Candidates 2024 with 9/14 points. With this...