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Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi Shocks Ian Nepomniachtchi, Reaches World Cup Quarter-finals

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Monday stunned Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi via the tie-breaker to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan). He defeated Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in the 10-minute rapid segment of the tie-break to qualify for the quarterfinals for a second time. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians -- D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi -- in the last eight, a first for the country. Gujrathi and Nepomniachtchi had drawn the two-game classical match and the two tie-break games. He will meet Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan in the quarterfinals.

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Number 2 Seed Hikaru Nakamura, Enters Last 16 Of FIDE World Cup

Young GM R Praggnanandhaa on Friday won both rapid games to eliminate second-seeded Hikaru Nakamura to enter the last 16 of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku. After the two classical games ended in draws, the 18-year old Indian, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, stunned the American GM in the tie-break games today. Five-time world champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand hailed the young GM and said, "Praggnanandhaa does it! Eliminating one of the pre tournament favourites Hikaru Nakamura to go through to the next round. A truly impressive performance by Prag!" Praggu, as he is known among fans, was joined in the last 16 by fellow teenager D Gukesh, who ousted Andrey Esipenko.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz Falls To Tommy Paul, Daniil Medvedev Ousted In Toronto

Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak. Top-seeded Alcaraz was unable to escape the poor form that has plagued him all week as he prepares for a US Open title defense starting in just over two weeks.

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Number 2 Seed Hikaru Nakamura, Enters Last 16 Of FIDE World Cup

Young GM R Praggnanandhaa on Friday won both rapid games to eliminate second-seeded Hikaru Nakamura to enter the last 16 of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku. After the two classical games ended in draws, the 18-year old Indian, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, stunned the American GM in the tie-break games today. Five-time world champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand hailed the young GM and said, "Praggnanandhaa does it! Eliminating one of the pre tournament favourites Hikaru Nakamura to go through to the next round. A truly impressive performance by Prag!" Praggu, as he is known among fans, was joined in the last 16 by fellow teenager D Gukesh, who ousted Andrey Esipenko.

How a risky move helped Singapore chess grandmaster Tin Jingyao to an upset win

SINGAPORE: He might have been knocked out of the competition, but Singapore’s youngest grandmaster Tin Jingyao considers this year’s FIDE World Chess Cup one of his best performances yet.

"To Lose Spot You've Held For 37 Years...": Viswanathan Anand's Confession On Being Overtaken As India's No. 1 Chess Star

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand on Saturday described 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh overtaking him as the highest-rated Indian player in FIDE rankings as a "historic" achievement and said the teenager is spearheading the country's rise in the sport. On Tuesday, Gukesh posted a win over Azerbaijan's Misratdin Iskandarov in a second round match of the World Cup in Baku to overtake his idol Anand in live world (FIDE) rankings.

"To Lose Spot You've Held For 37 Years...": Viswanathan Anand's Confession On Being Overtaken As India's No. 1 Chess Star

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand on Saturday described 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh overtaking him as the highest-rated Indian player in FIDE rankings as a "historic" achievement and said the teenager is spearheading the country's rise in the sport. On Tuesday, Gukesh posted a win over Azerbaijan's Misratdin Iskandarov in a second round match of the World Cup in Baku to overtake his idol Anand in live world (FIDE) rankings.

"Feel Strange...": Anand Mahindra's Message To Viswanathan Anand After Being Overtaken As India's No. 1 Chess Player Is Viral

Teenage Grandmaster Gukesh D (Dommaraju Gukesh) overtook his idol Viswanathan Anand in the live world (FIDE) rankings after beating Misratdin Iskandarov in a second-round match of the Chess World Cup earlier this week. The 17-year-old Gukesh outclassed Iskandarov of Azerbaijan in 44 moves in the second game of their second-round match. This victory saw him jump inside the top 10 of the live world (FIDE) rankings. Gukesh is now the highest-ranked Indian in the rankings, ahead of the Vishwanathan.

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Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi Shocks Ian Nepomniachtchi, Reaches World Cup Quarter-finals

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Number 2 Seed Hikaru Nakamura, Enters Last 16 Of FIDE World Cup

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz Falls To Tommy Paul, Daniil Medvedev Ousted In Toronto

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Number 2 Seed Hikaru Nakamura, Enters Last 16 Of FIDE World Cup

How a risky move helped Singapore chess grandmaster Tin Jingyao to an upset win

"To Lose Spot You've Held For 37 Years...": Viswanathan Anand's Confession On Being Overtaken As India's No. 1 Chess Star

"To Lose Spot You've Held For 37 Years...": Viswanathan Anand's Confession On Being Overtaken As India's No. 1 Chess Star

"Feel Strange...": Anand Mahindra's Message To Viswanathan Anand After Being Overtaken As India's No. 1 Chess Player Is Viral