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Magnus Carlsen To Come To Kolkata For Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

World No. 1 Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will be the star attraction in the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India to be held here from November 13 to 17. It will be Carlsen's second appearance in the tournament. He had earlier participated in 2019 and had gone on to clinch the title. A strong Indian contingent, following its golden performance at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest recently, will see the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi among others competing in the prestigious event.

Pakistan Team's India Flag Gesture At Chess Olympiad 2024 Takes Internet By Storm

India's victorious campaign at the Chess Olympiad 2024 went down in history as one of the country's biggest sporting achievements. Both the men's women's teams claimed the top podium spots in their respective categories, earning a rare double for the nation. As Team India's celebratory videos surfaced on social media, one specific clip went viral. In the viral video, the members of Pakistan's team were seen holding India's flag, while standing with the members of the Indian team. The gesture from Pakistan's chess player has taken the social media by storm, with reactions coming in from both sides of the border.

Pakistan Team's India Flag Gesture During Chess Olympiad 2024 Goes Viral On Internet

India's victorious campaign at the Chess Olympiad 2024 went down in history as one of the country's biggest sporting achievements. Both the men's women's teams claimed the top podium spots in their respective categories, earning a rare double for the nation. As Team India's celebratory videos surfaced on social media, one specific clip went viral. In the viral video, the members of Pakistan's team were seen holding India's flag, while standing with the members of the Indian team. The gesture from Pakistan's chess player has taken the social media by storm, with reactions coming in from both sides of the border.

Watch: PM Narendra Modi Enjoys R Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun Erigaisi Bullet Chess Clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed a game of bullet chess between two members of India's 45th Chess Olympiad-winning team, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, during a visit by the Indian men's and women's chess teams to his residence on Wednesday. In the recently concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history by securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories, joining the elite ranks of countries to have achieved a double gold in the same edition of the competition. Following this remarkable achievement, PM Modi met the Indian men's and women's chess teams at his residence on Wednesday to celebrate their success at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad.

Watch: PM Narendra Modi Enjoys R Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun Erigaisi Bullet Chess Clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed a game of bullet chess between two members of India's 45th Chess Olympiad-winning team, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, during a visit by the Indian men's and women's chess teams to his residence on Wednesday. In the recently concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history by securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories, joining the elite ranks of countries to have achieved a double gold in the same edition of the competition. Following this remarkable achievement, PM Modi met the Indian men's and women's chess teams at his residence on Wednesday to celebrate their success at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad.

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.

"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad

Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed pride at India's double gold medal win at the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad and added that the triumph would take the game to more people. In the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad, India's men's and women's teams made history, securing gold medals for the first time in their respective categories and joining the elite company of countries to have pulled off a double of gold medals in the same edition of the competition. Praggnanandhaa, his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu, and men's team captain Srinath Narayanan were given a warm welcome at the Chennai airport after the win.

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Magnus Carlsen To Come To Kolkata For Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

Pakistan Team's India Flag Gesture At Chess Olympiad 2024 Takes Internet By Storm

Pakistan Team's India Flag Gesture During Chess Olympiad 2024 Goes Viral On Internet

Watch: PM Narendra Modi Enjoys R Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun Erigaisi Bullet Chess Clash

Watch: PM Narendra Modi Enjoys R Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun Erigaisi Bullet Chess Clash

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

Chess Olympiad Winner Decides Against Defending Title In Azerbaijan To Meet PM Narendra Modi

"No Technique, Just Play Your Best": R Praggnanandhaa After India's Win At Chess Olympiad