Indian GMs Srinath Narayanan, Vidit Gujrathi raise concerns at Chess Olympiad 2026

Sep 15, 2026

Indian chess grandmasters Srinath Narayanan and Vidit Gujrathi on Tuesday raised concerns over accommodation arrangements at the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,...

"May successes motivate several more youngsters to play": PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent after strong Chess Olympiad showing

Sep 28, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian chess contingent on Monday for its strong showing at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, where...

FIDE announces compensation after accommodation row at Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan

Sep 16, 2026

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Wednesday announced reimbursement and compensatory payments for teams affected by accommodation problems at the Chess Olympiad 2026 here,...

Ceremonial torch handed to Uzbek player Javokhir Sindarov ahead of Chess Olympiad

Sep 14, 2026

The official countdown for the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, was marked with the handing over of the ceremonial torch bearing the Olympiad...

India continues dominant Chess Olympiad run, secures fourth consecutive wins

Sep 20, 2026

India maintained its perfect start to the Chess Olympiad 2026, securing convincing 3-1 victories in both sections in Samarkand on Saturday. The Open team...

Chess Olympiad 2026: India secure silver in Open, bronze in women’s event

Sep 27, 2026

India secured a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze medal in the women’s category at the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 in...