Soviet, non-Westerner who dared to take on the established seat of authority in the sport, and succeeded in toppling it.

Only one Indian has ever been world champion. No one has been world champion as a teenager (or at 20, or 21). Can Gukesh ...

Chess in India is growing rapidly, and the support we’ve received here reflects that,” the Norwegian said after receiving the ...

Bristy Mukherjee first touched the feet of Viswanathan Anand, before stepping up to Magnus Carlsen, showcasing her reverence ...

Carlsen topped the Blitz standings with 13 points, while USA’s Wesley So finished as runner-up with 11.5 points. Indian ...

It indeed went quite badly wrong for Arjun on Sunday, who led the tournament with just three rounds remaining, seeing his ...

Magnus Carlsen won the Tata Steel Chess India blitz tournament with 13 points, despite a challenge from Arjun Erigaisi and ...

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a 'fanboy' moment, as he posted a picture on Instagram with Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. From the post, it appeared that Ashwin and Anand had ...

Carlsen was left blushing during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival when India’s Bristy Mukherjee touched his feet on stage to seek blessings.

Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin recently had a truly special moment while traveling alongside one of India’s most celebrated sporting icons, chess legend Viswanathan Anand.