India abstains from UNGA resolution on building peace through sports

The resolution recognised the contribution of sports in creating an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding among peoples and nations, its role to prevent and counter terrorism and violent......

Is India the new hotbed for chess?

IMAGE: In the years to come, India will become a formidable force in the world of chess. Photograph: FIDE/Twitter Things have changed in the last decade or so, with numerous talented players......

Chess: Arjun Erigaisi clinches Abu Dhabi Masters

Photograph: Arjun Erigaisi/Twitter Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinched the 28th Abu Dhabi Masters chess tournament, beating Spain's David Anton Guijjaro in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The......

PICS: 44th Chess Olympiad declared open!

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Viswanathan Anand at the grand opening of the Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Thursday. Photograph: Chennai Chess Olympiad/Twitter......

Why Anand opted out of playing Chess Olympiad

IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand, who trains a bunch of youngsters including R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi among others, said he is enjoying his coaching role. Photograph: Grand Chess......