Karthik Venkataraman in joint lead in KIIT Chess Festival 2018
Report by IA Vasudevan R.R. Top-seeded Grandmaster Kravtsiv Martyn (Ukraine) and International Master Karthik Venkataraman (India) shared the lead with 7.0 points after the...
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Nasir Ali Syed passes away at 82
Nasir Ali Syed was born in 1936 in Uttar Pradesh and had won the National Championship at Pune in 1967. His peak rating was...
“Father of Bengal Chess” Shib Shankar Roy passes away
The legendary chess administrator of West Bengal, Mr.Shib Shankar Roy passed away at 8:30 am today. He was 87. Shib Shankar Roy was the...
Anand tied for second place in Altibox Norway Chess Blitz.
Photos: Lennart Ootes The 6th edition of Altibox Norway Chess kicked off with traditional Blitz Opener yesterday. GM Wesley So (U.S.A) emerged as winner...
Chess problem corner – by C.G.S.Narayanan
Solution to SC671 (19.03.2021) Mate in Two H.L.Schuld Tidskrift 1904 Key 1.Nc2! Solution to SC670 (15.03.2021) Mate in Two E.Pradignat Deutches Wochensach 1901 Key...
May 2018 
Sradhanjali Jena holds Grandmaster Burmakin
By RR Vasudevan Orissa girl Sradhanjali Jena held Russian Grandmaster Vladimir Burmakin to a draw in the first round of the 11th KIIT chess...
National sub junior venue changed
Due to unavoidable circumstances the venue of the 44th National Under 15 Open & 35th National Under 15 Girls chess championship 2018 has been...
GM Viswanathan Anand to be part of Altibox Norway
Photo: Altibox Norway Chess The upcoming Altibox Norway Chess will see five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand vying for top honours alongside current World champion...
Government of India – Padma Awards
The Government of India inviting applications / nominations for the following awards. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma shri : Click here to download the...