Chess legend Magnus Carlsen has weighed in on Gukesh Dommaraju’s decision to resign after just 18 moves in the second game of his quarter-final clash against Fabiano Caruana at Weissenhaus. Carlsen called the decision “prudent”, acknowledging that the 18-year-old had little to no chance of staging a comeback. Carlsen’s Take on Gukesh’s Resignation Speaking to…
Young Indian golfer Pranavi Urs, the top-ranked Indian on the Ladies European Tour (LET) in 2024, is set to make her much-anticipated debut at the sixth PIF Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh. The tournament, which begins on Wednesday, boasts a USD 5 million prize pool and is one of the most lucrative events on the…
In a surprising turn of events at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Weissenhaus, Germany, reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh’s campaign was halted in the quarterfinals by the formidable Fabiano Caruana. The 18-year-old Indian prodigy, who has been a dominant force in classical chess, found the unconventional format of Freestyle Chess challenging, leading to his…
National Under-17 champion Gnana Dattu T will lead India’s 17-member badminton squad at the prestigious Dutch Junior International and German Junior International tournaments scheduled for February and March this year. The squad features several rising stars, including junior world number six Raunak Chouhan, promising singles player Adarshini Shri, and doubles specialists Bhavya Chhabra and Param…
Days after discussions between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the organizers of the Freestyle Chess Tour collapsed over the use of the term “world championship,” the controversy appears to have reached a resolution. FIDE has confirmed that the Freestyle Chess Tour has fully removed references to “world championship” from its regulations, allowing players to…
World champion D Gukesh continued his impressive run at the Tata Steel Masters, holding onto his half-point lead after an easy draw against China’s Wei Yi in Round 11. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa produced a sensational performance, defeating top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States with black pieces, putting himself in contention for the title….
World champion Dommaraju Gukesh has surged into the joint lead at the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. A victory in Round 7 against fellow Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna pushed Gukesh to five points, sharing the top spot with R Praggnanandhaa and Nodirbek Abdusattorov as the tournament enters its second half. Gukesh’s…
The Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne witnessed an unusual and controversial turn of events during the semi-final clash at the Australian Open on Friday. Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, was forced to retire mid-match against Alexander Zverev due to a recurring injury. The decision, however, did not sit well…
The chess world has been plunged into turmoil, with a fierce dispute brewing between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the Freestyle Chess Players Club (FCPC), a breakaway group led by legendary players Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. This saga, marked by accusations, controversies, and public appeals, threatens to reshape the dynamics of professional chess….
The 2025 Australian Open, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments of the year, has reached the exciting semifinal stage at Melbourne Park, Australia. Fans have been treated to a week of intense matches featuring some of the biggest names in tennis, with both the men’s and women’s tournaments delivering thrilling moments. Men’s Singles Semifinals…
