Mayank Chaudhary

Nihal Sarin on Kramnik after Daniel Naroditsky's death "I cannot process how messed up some of these minds are. What do you get from ruining anyone’s life? Now, (Kramnik is) almost directly responsible for taking one." My story for @IExpressSports indianexpress.com/article/sports…

Still remains the most emotional piece I’ve ever written. Anil Gurav seemed destined to be the next superstar of Indian cricket but fate had some very different plans for him as @pdevendra and I found out. Just heard from his son about his passing indianexpress.com/article/news-a…

Before Sachin Tendulkar, a coach named Achrekar placed a coin on another boy's stumps first. Anil Gurav was called the Viv Richards of Mumbai. He lent Sachin the bat that scored a first century. Gurav died yesterday in a 200-sq ft room in Nalasopara. This is his story. By @beastieboy07 indianexpress.com/article/sports…

This time, it was Sindarov who emerged victorious, handing Pragg a painful loss. My story for @IExpressSports indianexpress.com/article/sports…

It was never meant to be just about two individuals when Praggnanandhaa & Sindarov sat down across board in 3rd round of 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Their duel was the latest installment of the India-Uzbekistan rivalry that has come to define a new era in chess. (1/2)

Candidates 2026: R Praggnanandhaa goes down to Javokhir Sindarov in latest installment of India-Uzbekistan chess rivalry By @_mayyyank indianexpress.com/article/sports…

📈 #Chess: All unbeaten after first 3 rounds, a look at how the current contenders compare with eventual Candidates winners (since round-robin) - 2026 - Fabi and Sindarov (2.5 each), Bluebaum (1.5) 2024 - Gukesh (2) 2022 - Ian Nepo (2) 2020/21 - Ian Nepo (2) 2018 - Fabiano Caruana (2) 2016 - Sergey Karjakin (2) 2014 - Viswanathan Anand (2.5) 2013 - Magnus Carlsen (2) CC: @_mayyyank

‘It’s in my best interest to skip long events…’: Amid concerning form, world champion Gukesh to skip part of Grand Chess Tour indianexpress.com/article/sports…

Why’d my brain instantly think this was gonna be another post about the Kit Kats

Candidates Tournament: R Praggnanandhaa gives Wei Yi a run for his money with black pieces, before settling for a draw By @_mayyyank indianexpress.com/article/sports…

My story for @IExpressSports #Candidates #Praggnanandhaa #Chess indianexpress.com/article/sports…

Monday’s game between India’s R Praggnanandhaa and China’s Wei Yi, in the second round of the 2026 Candidates Tournament, offered a hint of an answer. (3/4)

Modern chess is strange, in ways that go beyond the surface. It’s an age when engines are so powerful that every opening has been analysed to death, and top players can rattle off 20 moves of theory without breaking a sweat. (1/4)

Never, I repeat never ever run your prediction on someone else's profit margins. You have 0 clue about the overheads, supply chain shocks etc. If you have to run your mouth, stick to the revenue.

The idea Pragg 🇮🇳 to play the Sicilian Grand Prix today is by Vaibhav Suri 🇮🇳 , his second in the Candidates

The FIDE Candidates 2026 has kicked off! Ever wondered which players are near their peak rating? Here is a chart for your reference. 2700chess.com/live #FIDECandidates

Candidates Round 1: Praggnanandhaa pounces on Anish Giri’s blunder to start with win; Vaishali survives scare to pull off draw | By @_mayyyank indianexpress.com/article/sports…

It was just about the fourth hour into the opening round of the 2026 Candidates Tournament. #Praggnanandhaa was hunched over the board, his focus laser-sharp, accompanied by the familiar, rhythmic but anxious foot-tapping. Then, suddenly, he flinched. indianexpress.com/article/sports…

"I already ruined the #GreatBluebaumSweep!" #FIDECandidates

♚♔ Since the introduction of Round-Robin format 👇 Year 2013: Round 1 Magnus Carlsen vs. Levon Aronian = Draw Tournament Winner = Carlsen 2014: R1 Viswanathan Anand vs. Levon Aronian = Anand won Tournament Winner = Anand 2016: R1 Sergey Karjakin vs. Peter Svidler = Draw Tournament Winner = Karjakin 2018: R1 Fabiano Caruana vs. Wesley So = Fabi won Tournament Winner = Fabi 2020/21: R1 Ian Nepomniachtchi vs. Anish Giri = Nepo won Tournament Winner = Nepo 2022: R1 Ian Nepo vs. Ding Liren = Nepo won Tournament Winner = Nepo 2024: R1 Gukesh Dommaraju vs. Vidit Gujrathi = Draw Tournament Winner = Gukesh ✅ The winner of Open Candidates event has never lost in opening round, irrespective of piece colour. ❓ Will 2026 follow the same script OR does this edition prime to break the pattern. cc: @_mayyyank @jestalt #Chess #FIDECandidates