R Praggnanandhaa Wins UzChess Cup Masters, Becomes India’s Highest-Ranked Chess Player
Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has achieved a major career milestone by becoming India’s highest-ranked chess player in the live FIDE ratings after winning the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent. With a live rating of 2778.3, the 19-year-old now ranks world no.4, surpassing compatriots D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi. This is Praggnanandhaa’s third title of the year, following his victories at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament and the Superbet Classic in Romania.
Top Grandmasters Show Their Class In Aurionpro Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament
Top seeded Grandmasters lived upto their billing, recording dominant victories across the top boards in round 2 of the the Aurionpro Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, on Wednesday, June 18. Top seed GM Levan Pantsulaia showcased his class by defeating Bhaavan Kolla in 33 moves with the French variation of the Sicilian Defence. GM Petrosyan Manuel employed the London System and brilliantly converted an exchange sacrifice into a full point, while GM Paichadze Luka played a sharp and aggressive Caro-Kann to dismantle his opponent. All top 15 boards were won by titled players, reaffirming their superiority early in the tournament. Despite the dominance at the top, the round wasn’t without its surprises. Hemal Varshan held Manas Gaikwad (ELO 2232) to a draw, while several 1800-rated players impressed by drawing against opponents rated 2100 and above, adding intrigue to the mid-field battles. Also Read: Sagar Shah On India’s Chess Revolution: From Vishy Anand’s Legacy To The Rise of a New GenerationThe tournament, organised by Indian Chess School under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation (AICF), features 293 players from 18 countries. With a prize fund of ₹25 lakh, including ₹4 lakh for the winner, the 9-round Swiss event promises many more exciting clashes ahead. Key Results of Round 2: Player 1 Score Player 2 Kolla Bhavan 0 GM Pantsulaia Levan GM Petrosyan Manuel 1 FM Prakash Ram Rachit Gurnani 0 GM Paichadze Luka GM Nikitenko Mihail 1 Devesh Naik CM Vyom Malhotra 0 GM Lalit Babu MR GM Gharibyan Mamikon 1 Nisha Jawalkar AFM Arhan Jain 0 GM Savchenko Boris FM Vedant Panesar 1 CM Vedant Varasada Jagreet Misra 0 GM Sanikidze Tornike GM Deepan Chakravarthy 1 Medhvansh Madeti The Sportz Planet Desk
NODWIN Gaming Joins Hands With Chess.com And ChessBase India To Build The Future Of Chess Esports In India
In a groundbreaking partnership set to reshape the future of chess in India, NODWIN Gaming has joined forces with Chess.com and ChessBase India to build a powerful, unified ecosystem that merges esports, grassroots development, and global chess content. With the game witnessing explosive growth—over 24 million views for the World Championship finals and 9 million+ monthly Indian users—this alliance is set to take Indian chess from heritage to hype, positioning it firmly on the global esports map.
Avirat Chauhan Held In Opening Round of Aurionpro Junior International Chess Tournament
Round 1 of the Aurionpro Mumbai Junior International Chess Tournament kicked off with a surprise as fourth seed Avirat Chauhan (ELO 2168) was held to a draw by the lower-rated Tanmay R in a tense 29-move battle. While Avirat’s experience met a resilient challenge, top seeds FM Aansh Nerurkar, Madhesh Kumar, and Advik Agarwal registered convincing wins at the ₹15 lakh prize money event, organised by Indian Chess School under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation.
Global Chess Returns To Mumbai
Mumbai is set to host one of India’s most prestigious chess events — the Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior International Chess Tournament — from June 16 to 24 at the World Trade Centre. With a combined prize pool of ₹40 lakh and participation from over 400 players representing 17 countries, this tournament not only boasts top-tier Grandmasters like Levan Pantsulaia and Petrosyan Manuel, but also emerging talents such as India’s Aansh Nerurkar and Sri Lanka’s Oshini Gunawardhana. Organised by the Indian Chess School and backed by the All India Chess Federation, the event highlights Mumbai’s growing stature in the global chess arena.
Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025: Nikitenko Downs Paichadze, Catches Abhijeet Gupta At The Summit In Round 8 Thriller
In a gripping Round 8 of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025, Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko toppled Georgian GM Luka Paichadze to join India’s Abhijeet Gupta at the top of the leaderboard. With both players now tied at seven points and just two rounds remaining in Category A, the competition intensifies in Asia’s premier open chess tournament, which has drawn over 2,500 players and 24 Grandmasters from across the globe.
Narayanan, Deepan, Abhijeet Lead After Day 3 Battles In Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament
Day 3 of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 saw top Indian and international players continue their dominant runs at Tivoli Gardens. With standout performances from GMs Narayanan S L, Abhijeet Gupta, Deepan Chakkravarthy, and Diptayan Ghosh, the tournament remains tightly contested as it moves past Round 4.
19 GMs To Feature In Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament
The Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament is making a powerful comeback after five years, offering a ₹40 lakh prize pool and drawing top players from 19 countries. Organized by the Indian Chess School and backed by Aurionpro Solutions, the event features an elite GM Open and the world’s highest prize money junior competition. With champions like Gukesh emerging from past editions, the tournament promises to shape the next generation of global chess talent.
Sagar Shah On India’s Chess Revolution: From Vishy Anand’s Legacy To The Rise of a New Generation
From the influence of Vishy Anand to the emergence of prodigies like Gukesh and Pragnananda, Indian chess is thriving like never before. In this candid conversation, Sagar Shah shares what’s fueling this golden generation, why content creation became his calling, and how initiatives—ranging from inter-school tournaments to a possible chess matrimony platform—are shaping the sport’s future.
Quantbox Backs Chennai Grand Masters With ₹1 Cr Prize Pool
Quantbox Research becomes the title sponsor of the Chennai Grand Masters, India’s top classical chess tournament, now featuring a record ₹1 Crore prize pool and expanded player field for its 2025 edition.
