International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, serves as a powerful reminder of gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. In 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a unique initiative to make this day even more special. He decided to hand over his social media accounts to women who have made significant contributions in various…
World No. 1 Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has finally broken his silence on the infamous 2022 cheating controversy involving American Grandmaster Hans Niemann. During his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Carlsen revealed that Niemann’s gameplay at the time raised significant suspicions of foul play, leading to widespread discussions within the chess community. According to…
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…
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….
Circle of Games (COG), a multi-gaming platform supported by Nazara Technologies, officially announced its expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the Global Game Show in Dubai. This ambitious move seeks to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 gaming and the transformative world of Web3 technology, promising an innovative and seamless…
India’s prodigious chess talent, Gukesh Dommaraju, has etched his name in the annals of chess history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. At just 18 years old, Gukesh defeated China’s reigning champion, Ding Liren, in a dramatic 14-game summit clash, securing his place as one of the brightest stars in the global chess arena….
The world of chess is abuzz as the Zagreb edition of the Grand Chess Tour kicks off, featuring some of the finest grandmasters from around the globe. Among the notable participants are Indian chess prodigies D Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi, both eager to make their mark in the Superunited rapid and blitz chess tournament. With…
