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Chess Coverage
Achievers - PIX: Legends Padukone, Frost on court with chess great Vishy!

PIX: Legends Padukone, Frost on court with chess great Vishy!

News Wed, 20 Feb 2019
Achievers - Sports Shorts: Will chess be included in 2024 Olympics?

Sports Shorts: Will chess be included in 2024 Olympics?

News Wed, 13 Feb 2019
Achievers - Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik retires

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik retires

News Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Achievers - Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third

News Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Achievers - Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Ding Liren; joint third

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Ding Liren; joint third

News Sun, 27 Jan 2019
Achievers - Sports Shorts: Saina sails into semis; Sindhu loses at Indonesia Masters

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into semis; Sindhu loses at Indonesia Masters

News Fri, 25 Jan 2019
Achievers - Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

News Thu, 24 Jan 2019
Achievers - Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

News Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Achievers - Chennai lad is world's second youngest Grandmaster

Chennai lad is world's second youngest Grandmaster

News Tue, 15 Jan 2019
Achievers - Meet the undisputed chess king...

Meet the undisputed chess king...

News Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Achievers - Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

News Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Achievers - Two players who have impressed chess great Vishy Anand

Two players who have impressed chess great Vishy Anand

News Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Achievers - Chess: Nakamura sole leader; Anand beats Praggnanandhaa

Chess: Nakamura sole leader; Anand beats Praggnanandhaa

News Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Achievers - Harika bows out of World Women Chess Championship

Harika bows out of World Women Chess Championship

News Mon, 12 Nov 2018
Achievers - Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

News Sun, 11 Nov 2018
Achievers - Tata Steel Chess: Nakamura jumps to joint lead; Anand draws again

Tata Steel Chess: Nakamura jumps to joint lead; Anand draws again

News Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Achievers - World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

News Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Achievers - Tata Steel Chess: Anand engages in marathon draw

Tata Steel Chess: Anand engages in marathon draw

News Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Achievers - World Chess Championship: Harika enters pre-quarters, Humpy out

World Chess Championship: Harika enters pre-quarters, Humpy out

News Thu, 08 Nov 2018
Achievers - Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

News Mon, 29 Oct 2018
Achievers - Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

News Sun, 28 Oct 2018
Achievers - Sethuraman holds Anand in Isle of Man

Sethuraman holds Anand in Isle of Man

News Sat, 27 Oct 2018
Achievers - Isle of Man Chess: Anand beats Fridman

Isle of Man Chess: Anand beats Fridman

News Fri, 26 Oct 2018
Achievers - Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

News Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Achievers - 13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

13-year-old Praggnanandhaa stuns Eljanov at Isle of Men chess

News Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Achievers - Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

News Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indian men finish sixth; women eighth

Chess Olympiad: Indian men finish sixth; women eighth

News Fri, 05 Oct 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to Armenia; women held by Italy

News Wed, 03 Oct 2018
Achievers - World chess gets first new president in over two decades

World chess gets first new president in over two decades

News Wed, 03 Oct 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Czech Republic, Hungarian eves shock Indian women

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Czech Republic, Hungarian eves shock Indian women

News Tue, 02 Oct 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

News Mon, 01 Oct 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: India play draw against Russia

Chess Olympiad: India play draw against Russia

News Mon, 01 Oct 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women beat Poland

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women beat Poland

News Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indian men crush Austria 3.5-0.5

Chess Olympiad: Indian men crush Austria 3.5-0.5

News Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Achievers - Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

News Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Achievers - Vishy Anand wants chess to be part of 2020 Olympics

Vishy Anand wants chess to be part of 2020 Olympics

News Fri, 21 Sep 2018
Achievers - Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

News Thu, 23 Aug 2018
Achievers - India's newest GM relieved on attaining the feat

India's newest GM relieved on attaining the feat

News Thu, 16 Aug 2018
Achievers - Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

News Tue, 14 Aug 2018
Achievers - 12-year-old Praggnanandhaa is world's second youngest Grandmaster

12-year-old Praggnanandhaa is world's second youngest Grandmaster

News Mon, 25 Jun 2018
Achievers - I respect religion but it has no place on sporting field: Soumya

I respect religion but it has no place on sporting field: Soumya

News Wed, 13 Jun 2018
Achievers - Indian chess player withdraws from Iran event over headscarf rule

Indian chess player withdraws from Iran event over headscarf rule

News Wed, 13 Jun 2018
Achievers - Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

News Fri, 08 Jun 2018
Achievers - Anand loses to Caruana in Norway Chess

Anand loses to Caruana in Norway Chess

News Thu, 07 Jun 2018
Achievers - Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

News Wed, 06 Jun 2018
Achievers - Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

News Mon, 04 Jun 2018
Achievers - Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen, stays in title contention

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen, stays in title contention

News Sun, 03 Jun 2018
Achievers - Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

News Sat, 02 Jun 2018
Achievers - Anand draws with Ding Liren, stays joint second

Anand draws with Ding Liren, stays joint second

News Thu, 31 May 2018
Achievers - Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

News Wed, 30 May 2018
Achievers - PICS: Anand, Karpov take on dozens of chess players in Jerusalem

PICS: Anand, Karpov take on dozens of chess players in Jerusalem

News Tue, 01 May 2018
Achievers - Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

News Mon, 05 Mar 2018
Achievers - Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

News Thu, 25 Jan 2018
Achievers - Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

News Sun, 21 Jan 2018
Achievers - Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

News Sat, 20 Jan 2018
Achievers - Anand draws with Wei Yi to stay in joint lead

Anand draws with Wei Yi to stay in joint lead

News Thu, 18 Jan 2018
Achievers - Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

News Mon, 15 Jan 2018
Achievers - Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

News Fri, 05 Jan 2018
Achievers - Fantastic feeling to finish on the podium in Rapid and Blitz: Anand

Fantastic feeling to finish on the podium in Rapid and Blitz: Anand

News Sun, 31 Dec 2017
Achievers - Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship

Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship

News Sat, 30 Dec 2017
Achievers - 'Pessimistic' Anand wonderfully surprised after World Rapid triumph

'Pessimistic' Anand wonderfully surprised after World Rapid triumph

News Fri, 29 Dec 2017
Achievers - Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

News Mon, 25 Dec 2017
Achievers - Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

News Mon, 11 Sep 2017
Achievers - Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

Drama at World Chess Cup before Sethuraman holds Anish Giri

News Sun, 10 Sep 2017
Achievers - Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

News Thu, 07 Sep 2017
Achievers - Chess World Cup: Vishy Anand, Gujrathi, Sethuraman advance

Chess World Cup: Vishy Anand, Gujrathi, Sethuraman advance

News Tue, 05 Sep 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years

Vishy Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years

News Sat, 02 Sep 2017
Achievers - Anand finishes disappointing ninth in St. Louis

Anand finishes disappointing ninth in St. Louis

News Sun, 20 Aug 2017
Achievers - Another bad day for Vishy Anand in St. Louis

Another bad day for Vishy Anand in St. Louis

News Fri, 18 Aug 2017
Achievers - Anand, Kasparov finish bottom in St Louis Rapid

Anand, Kasparov finish bottom in St Louis Rapid

News Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Achievers - The Kings Return: When Vishy clashed with Kasparov

The Kings Return: When Vishy clashed with Kasparov

News Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Achievers - Anand finishes joint second

Anand finishes joint second

News Sat, 12 Aug 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

News Wed, 09 Aug 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand crushes Caruana to jump to joint second

Vishy Anand crushes Caruana to jump to joint second

News Mon, 07 Aug 2017
Achievers - Anand draws with Aronian in Sinquefield Chess

Anand draws with Aronian in Sinquefield Chess

News Mon, 07 Aug 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand held by Svidler in Round 2

Vishy Anand held by Svidler in Round 2

News Fri, 04 Aug 2017
Achievers - Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Vaganian in 1st round of Biel Chess

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Vaganian in 1st round of Biel Chess

News Tue, 25 Jul 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

News Fri, 21 Jul 2017
Achievers - Harikrishna stuns Aronian to climb to top spot in Geneva

Harikrishna stuns Aronian to climb to top spot in Geneva

News Thu, 13 Jul 2017
Achievers - Geneva FIDE GP: Harikrishna opens campaign with a win

Geneva FIDE GP: Harikrishna opens campaign with a win

News Fri, 07 Jul 2017
Achievers - Indian men, women finish fourth in World Team Chess Championships

Indian men, women finish fourth in World Team Chess Championships

News Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Achievers - 7-yr-old Mumbai girl wins bronze at junior chess meet in UK

7-yr-old Mumbai girl wins bronze at junior chess meet in UK

News Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Achievers - Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

News Sat, 17 Jun 2017
Achievers - Anand draws with Aronian, stays sixth

Anand draws with Aronian, stays sixth

News Fri, 16 Jun 2017
Achievers - Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

News Thu, 15 Jun 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

News Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Achievers - Altibox chess: Anand draws with Wesley So, remains on last spot

Altibox chess: Anand draws with Wesley So, remains on last spot

News Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Achievers - Altibox chess: Anand loses to Giri

Altibox chess: Anand loses to Giri

News Sun, 11 Jun 2017
Achievers - Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

Vishy Anand loses to Kramnik, slips to ninth

News Thu, 08 Jun 2017
Achievers - Sasikiran wins Capablanca memorial chess

Sasikiran wins Capablanca memorial chess

News Wed, 07 Jun 2017
Achievers - Chess Roundup: Harikrishna wins against Ian; Vaishali wins gold

Chess Roundup: Harikrishna wins against Ian; Vaishali wins gold

News Sun, 21 May 2017
Achievers - Moscow chess: GM Harikrishna goes down fighting to Gelfland

Moscow chess: GM Harikrishna goes down fighting to Gelfland

News Fri, 19 May 2017
Achievers - Chess: Harika settles for a draw in Rd 4 in Malmo

Chess: Harika settles for a draw in Rd 4 in Malmo

News Sun, 14 May 2017
Achievers - Shenzhen Masters: Harikrishna draws with Giri

Shenzhen Masters: Harikrishna draws with Giri

News Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Achievers - Harikrishna bounces back in Shenzhen Masters chess

Harikrishna bounces back in Shenzhen Masters chess

News Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Achievers - Harikrishna goes down fighting to top seed in Shenzhen Masters

Harikrishna goes down fighting to top seed in Shenzhen Masters

News Sat, 25 Mar 2017
Achievers - Harika settles for bronze after losing semis at World Championship

Harika settles for bronze after losing semis at World Championship

News Sun, 26 Feb 2017
Achievers - World Chess: Harika fights back to takes semis to tiebreaker

World Chess: Harika fights back to takes semis to tiebreaker

News Sat, 25 Feb 2017
Achievers - World chess C'ship: Harika loses first game; faces ouster threat

World chess C'ship: Harika loses first game; faces ouster threat

News Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Achievers - Harika enters semis of World Women's Chess Championship

Harika enters semis of World Women's Chess Championship

News Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Achievers - Harika closes in on semis at World Chess Championship

Harika closes in on semis at World Chess Championship

News Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Achievers - World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

News Sat, 18 Feb 2017
Achievers - Meet these chess superstars!

Meet these chess superstars!

News Thu, 09 Feb 2017
Achievers - Why women's world chess champion resigned after just 5 moves!

Why women's world chess champion resigned after just 5 moves!

News Fri, 03 Feb 2017
Achievers - Mumbai chess prodigy Kush creates history in UAE

Mumbai chess prodigy Kush creates history in UAE

News Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand finishes joint third in London Classic

Vishy Anand finishes joint third in London Classic

News Tue, 20 Dec 2016
Achievers - London Classic: Anand beats Topalov; in joint third place

London Classic: Anand beats Topalov; in joint third place

News Sun, 18 Dec 2016
Achievers - London Classic: Anand draws with Aronian, slips to joint 5th place

London Classic: Anand draws with Aronian, slips to joint 5th place

News Sat, 17 Dec 2016
Achievers - London Chess Classic: Anand survives scare against Anish Giri

London Chess Classic: Anand survives scare against Anish Giri

News Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Achievers - Anand draws with Wesley So to stay sixth at London Chess Classic

Anand draws with Wesley So to stay sixth at London Chess Classic

News Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Achievers - London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

News Wed, 14 Dec 2016
Achievers - Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

Nakamura spoils Vishy Anand's birthday in London

News Tue, 13 Dec 2016
Achievers - London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

News Sat, 10 Dec 2016
Achievers - Harika draws again in FIDE's Womens GP

Harika draws again in FIDE's Womens GP

News Sat, 26 Nov 2016
Achievers - FIDE Women's GP: Harika fights for a draw, moves up to joint 8th

FIDE Women's GP: Harika fights for a draw, moves up to joint 8th

News Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Achievers - World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

News Tue, 08 Nov 2016
Achievers - India's GM Gupta creates history at Hoogeveen International

India's GM Gupta creates history at Hoogeveen International

News Sun, 23 Oct 2016
Achievers - GM Harika back in top five of world chess rankings

GM Harika back in top five of world chess rankings

News Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Achievers - Chess Roundup: Anand finishes joint third; Harika draws

Chess Roundup: Anand finishes joint third; Harika draws

News Fri, 07 Oct 2016
Achievers - Chess Roundup: Anand draws; Harika notches up win

Chess Roundup: Anand draws; Harika notches up win

News Thu, 06 Oct 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand draws with Svidler to stay third

Vishy Anand draws with Svidler to stay third

News Wed, 05 Oct 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand stays third after playing out an easy draw

Vishy Anand stays third after playing out an easy draw

News Mon, 03 Oct 2016
Achievers - Harika gets off to winning start in Isle of Man

Harika gets off to winning start in Isle of Man

News Sun, 02 Oct 2016
Achievers - Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

News Sun, 02 Oct 2016
Achievers - Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

News Fri, 30 Sep 2016
Achievers - Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

News Wed, 28 Sep 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand draws with Giri in Tal Memorial opener

Vishy Anand draws with Giri in Tal Memorial opener

News Tue, 27 Sep 2016
Achievers - Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

News Mon, 12 Sep 2016
Achievers - GM's Bhakti, Sethuraman win Asian Chess gold

GM's Bhakti, Sethuraman win Asian Chess gold

News Fri, 03 Jun 2016
Achievers - Indian chess has solid depth: Anand

Indian chess has solid depth: Anand

News Sun, 24 Apr 2016
Achievers - Indian men win Asian Nations Cup Chess

Indian men win Asian Nations Cup Chess

News Wed, 06 Apr 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Svidler to finish 3rd

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Svidler to finish 3rd

News Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Achievers - First time in 10 years... World Chess Championship without Anand

First time in 10 years... World Chess Championship without Anand

News Mon, 28 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand beats Karjakin, shares lead with Caruana

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Karjakin, shares lead with Caruana

News Fri, 25 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand beats Aronain, shares lead with Karjakin

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Aronain, shares lead with Karjakin

News Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

Candidates chess: Anand draws with Topalov; remains joint 3rd

News Sun, 20 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Anish Giri

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Anish Giri

News Sat, 19 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand crushes Svidler; back in title hunt

Candidates Chess: Anand crushes Svidler; back in title hunt

News Fri, 18 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand loses to Karjakin

Candidates Chess: Anand loses to Karjakin

News Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Achievers - Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; Karjakin catches up

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; Karjakin catches up

News Sat, 12 Mar 2016
Achievers - Anand finishes second in Zurich Challenge

Anand finishes second in Zurich Challenge

News Tue, 16 Feb 2016
Achievers - Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand stays in lead

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand stays in lead

News Mon, 15 Feb 2016
Achievers - Zurich Challenge: Anand in lead after beating Giri

Zurich Challenge: Anand in lead after beating Giri

News Sun, 14 Feb 2016
Achievers - 16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

News Tue, 02 Feb 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand wins to keep hopes alive; Gupta, Harikrishna in joint lead

Vishy Anand wins to keep hopes alive; Gupta, Harikrishna in joint lead

News Mon, 01 Feb 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand bounces back with easy win over Bach

Vishy Anand bounces back with easy win over Bach

News Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Achievers - Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

News Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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