The reception received by Mayank Chakraborty at the Guwahati airport on returning after becoming India's 94th GM and the first GM from North East India!
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This is great @vishy64theking youtube.com/watch?v=9RU4yi…
One thing you folks should push is to ensure the Chess organisers, event folks in India also start promote events for various classes of disabled kids -- deafs, blinds, neuro divergents, spastics, autistic, ADHD included.
The info for these are currently very scattered in Indian chess realms!
cc @NihalSarin @DGukesh @anandmahindra @ChessbaseIndia @viditchess
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FIDE Candidates in Germany?! Wadim Rosenstein proposes!
Wadim Rosenstein@WadimRosenstein
Dear chess friends, I am closely following the current situation in Cyprus and understand that it is becoming increasingly critical. With @humpy_koneru Humpy Koneru reportedly considering participation in the Candidates Tournament, it becomes even more important to ensure that all players can compete in a safe and stable environment. In this regard, FIDE has already been informed of our readiness to support and provide an immediate solution if required. Should it be necessary, we stand ready to act immediately. We can organize the Candidates Tournament in Germany, ensuring maximum safety and reliability for all participants and officials. Germany offers world-class infrastructure and security - conditions essential for an event of this importance. All organizational and logistical expenses would be fully covered by WR Chess, with our full commitment and responsibility. Our priority is clear: to protect the players, preserve the integrity of the competition, and ensure that the tournament can take place under the best possible conditions. @anishgiri @GMHikaru @FabianoCaruana @ChessbaseIndia @humpy_koneru @rpraggnachess @GMJSindarov @FIDE_chess
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First Grandmaster from the North East! ♟️✨
Today, the Department of Sports & Youth Welfare, Government of Assam felicitated Mayank Chakraborty with a cash award of ₹5 lakh as a token of appreciation for his extraordinary achievement.
Mayank has secured his third and final GM norm, crossed a FIDE rating of 2509, and etched his name in history as the 94th Grandmaster of India—becoming the first-ever GM from Assam and the entire North East.
A landmark achievement that inspires a generation and puts Assam firmly on the global chess map. 🇮🇳♟️
#ProudMoment #AssamSports #ChessChampion #Grandmaster #NorthEastIndia #HistoryMade
@PMOIndia @CMOfficeAssam @himantabiswa @CSAssam_ @afiindia @Abhinav_Bindra @GorlosaNandita @mansukhmandviya @YASMinistry @BFI_official @IndiaSportsHub @RahulBose1 @ProKabaddi @AssamOlympic @Media_SAI @SAIGuwahati @kheloindia @ddsportschannel @Sentinel_Assam @Pijush_hazarika @jayanta_malla @AjantaNeog @ATULBORA2 @ranojpeguassam @JogenMohanAssam @RanjeetkrDass @keshab_mahanta @urkhaogwrabrah3 @cmpatowary @rupaksarmahbjp @Olympics @khadseraksha @TheAshokSinghal @ChessbaseIndia @chesscom @FIDE_chess @aicfchess @chesscom_in
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Your girl picked up the Contribution to Indian Sports Award of Excellence. And I’m still wondering, how do you give back enough to something that has given you everything?
A night among champions at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2026 and receiving it from Vishy made it unforgettable 👑
So grateful to do what I love. And as this journey continues, it’s your love and support that keeps me wanting to give it my best 🦁♥️
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Read her story and discover why her journey deserves to continue.
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She has also represented her country at the Chess Olympiad, delivering a stunning 8.5/9 performance. Yet, despite these achievements, her journey now faces uncertainty due to a lack of financial support. Without sponsorship, continuing at the highest level is very difficult.
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Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana is currently World's No.1 U-15 girl & the youngest player in the FIDE Women's Top 100. She has put Sri Lanka on the global chess map. She is a World Cadet Champion, a National Champion, & the youngest Woman International Master in Sri Lankan history.
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Dil hai chhota sa, chhoti si asha ♥️
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International Master Tania Sachdev visited the RP Goenka School in Kolkata for what turned out to be a truly memorable interaction. What stood out wasn’t just the questions - but the confidence, clarity, and leadership shown by children as young as eight. In this heartwarming account, Tania reflects on young minds, the role of sport, and the moments from school that stay with us forever. It's wonderful to see what Tania is doing apart from playing chess and commentating - inspiring the next generation! Read more: chessbase.in/news/tania-sac…
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I know that alone, I may not be able to change anything. But regardless of whether I play in the Candidates or not, I felt it was important to express what I genuinely feel. I’m truly grateful to everyone who has shown their support. . For those who cannot understand the sensitivity of this situation, I choose to leave it at that.
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For nearly two years, she came painfully close, missing norms by the narrowest margins. How did she finally break through? Read her inspiring journey to find out.
Photo: Payal Bansal Jain
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She followed it up with 4.5/9 at the 3rd Kumania Round Robin in Hungary and repeated the same score at the Budapest Spring Festival to complete all three WIM norms. She is now only the second WIM from Delhi after 24 years.
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Sachi Jain recently achieved the Woman International Master (WIM) title at the Budapest Spring Festival 2026. She secured her first norm at the 13th GM Mix Tournament in Serbia in January 2026.
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International Master Tania Sachdev visited the RP Goenka School in Kolkata for what turned out to be a truly memorable interaction. What stood out wasn’t just the questions - but the confidence, clarity, and leadership shown by children as young as eight. In this heartwarming account, Tania reflects on young minds, the role of sport, and the moments from school that stay with us forever. It's wonderful to see what Tania is doing apart from playing chess and commentating - inspiring the next generation!
Read more: chessbase.in/news/tania-sac…
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IM Aronyak Ghosh and GM Abhimanyu Puranik are the Indian National Rapid and Blitz Chess Champions 2026! The 3-day tournament with 11 rounds of Rapid and Blitz each took place at Sarala Birla University in Ranchi.
Aronyak scored 9.5/11 points to win the National Rapid, finishing a half point ahead of the field. Abhimanyu scored 9/11 points to win the National Blitz - GM Sayantan Das also scored 9/11 points, but Abhimanyu became the Champion due to better tiebreaks.
Photo: Sarla Birla University
#chess #chessbaseindia #nationalrapidblitz
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But what do the numbers from past tournaments actually tell us? A look at the statistics from recent editions reveals several clear patterns behind victory. In this article, A. Ganesan explains the trends that have shaped previous Candidates winners.
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The Candidates Tournament is the ultimate proving ground for chess players. Eight elite players compete over fourteen rounds for the right to challenge the World Champion. Predictions and rating lists often dominate the discussion beforehand.
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The popularity of chess in Singapore is growing!
Kevin Goh Wei Ming@kevingohwm
At the ongoing 77th Nationals Schools Individual Chess Championships in Singapore - a record breaking 1900 kids. I’m so proud 😭
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Sometimes the greatest respect is being proud to lose 💪🏻
Edit: Tushar @chess_holic
#chess #chessbaseindia #superhero
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