Delhi GM Open to take place from June 7 with record prize pool of 1.21 crores

May 17, 2025

With a record prize pool of Rs1.21 crore, the Delhi International Open Grandmasters chess tournament is all set for its 21st edition from June...

"I hope chess players from all over the country will be able to take advantage': Viswanathan Anand on Chola Chess Initiative

Jul 10, 2025

Chola Chess facility in Chennai, an initiative being a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance in association with Chess Gurukul,...

All-India Chess Federation and Chess Association of India merge to end infighting

Aug 21, 2021

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 21 : After years of internal fighting, the All-India Chess Federation and the breakaway Chess Association of India have...

Chess Olympiad Torch Relay gets grand reception at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Jul 03, 2022

At the key event held in Mumbai, Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay, Abhijit Kunte, and Soumya Swaminathan were present along with officials of the Department of...

R Praggnanandhaa hails 'Chola Chess Initiative', speaks about sport's popularity

Jul 09, 2025

The 19-year-old was speaking to ANI at the inauguration of the Chola Chess facility in Chennai, the initiative being a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)...

Dubai to host inaugural Global Chess League

May 03, 2023

The world's largest and first franchise-based chess league will be held in Dubai in association with Dubai Sports Council, the league's host partner.