The fourth season of the Mumbai FIDE rated All India Classical Chess Masters tournament is set to take place from May 23 to 28, featuring top seed Shreyansh Somaiya and a strong mix of experienced and emerging chess players.
Palaash Mapara's impressive winning streak has propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the All India Chess Masters tournament in Mumbai.
Indo-British golfer Aaron Rai finished 48th at the Masters with a final round of 70, while Rory McIlroy claimed the championship.
The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.
The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.
Shreyansh Somaiya, the top seed, continued his winning streak at the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters, defeating Nikhil Joshi. Other notable victories and draws marked the event.
Reyaansh Venkat emerged as the sole leader after defeating Shreyansh Somaiya in the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters tournament. Several other matches saw decisive results and shifts in the standings.
The 32nd edition of the GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club badminton tournament will be held at the Bombay Gymkhana from April 10 to 12, featuring 26 teams and over 220 individual entries across various age categories.
Shreyansh Somaiya defeated Palaash Mapara in the sixth round of the All India Chess Masters, ending Mapara's reign as the sole leader. Somaiya now shares the lead with Shriram Mhasane and AGM Rajveer Nahar.
Akshay Bhatia, the Indian-American golfer, missed the cut at the Masters after a disappointing second round, while Aaron Rai progressed to the weekend rounds.
Palaash Mapara, Pratik Yadnik, and Ameya Dandekar each secured their fourth consecutive victories in the fourth round of the All India Chess Master's tournament in Mumbai.
Janhavi Soneji defeated tournament leader Reyaansh Venkat in a crucial round seven encounter to throw the title race wide open heading into the final round of the All India Chess Masters.
Janhavi Soneji emerged as the winner of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters' season four after a draw against AGM Rajveer Pinkesh Nahar.
Ashmita Chaliha progressed to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, becoming the only Indian player left in the competition after other Indian players were defeated.
Avani Prashanth emerged as the lone Indian to make the cut at the Amundi German Masters after producing an impressive four-under 69 in the second round to climb to 1-over par overall.
Top seed Shreyansh Somaiya and others started strong in the fourth season of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters Season Four.
Shriram Mhasane leads the All India Chess Masters FIDE Classical tournament after the seventh round, held in Mumbai. Mhasane secured a victory against Arjun Singh, giving him a clear lead as the tournament progresses.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po. In men's doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun progressed to the second round.
Manya Balani (1653) achieved a significant upset victory over AGM Rajveer Nahar (1801) at the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters tournament. Other top players like Shreyansh Somaiya and Reyaansh Venkat also secured wins.
Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns share the lead after the first round of the Masters, while Aaron Rai finishes in the top 10. Akshay Bhatia faces challenges on the back nine.
Malvika Bansod and Ashmita Chaliha progressed to the second round of the Malaysia Masters Super 500, while Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy suffered early exits.
India's Avani Prashanth faced a challenging third round at the 2026 Amundi German Masters, carding an 81 and slipping down the leaderboard. Despite a strong recovery in the second round, difficult weather conditions impacted her performance.
India's Ashmita Chaliha lost to Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament.
Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, and Vani Kapoor are set to participate in the Amundi German Masters golf tournament, aiming to make a significant impact on the Ladies European Tour.
Indian golfer Avani Prashanth finished the Amundi German Masters in T-49 place after carding a bogey-free round of 2-under 71. Germany's Leonie Harm secured her first title.
Indian shuttlers are set to compete at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, seeking to avenge their recent Thomas Cup semifinal defeat against France. Several Indian players will face French opponents in the singles and doubles categories.
World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the Madrid Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fils on Friday, keeping alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.
Rory McIlroy takes a commanding lead at the Masters, setting the stage for an exciting weekend as he aims to become the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.
Jannik Sinner defeated Rafael Jodar in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, securing his spot in the semi-finals and becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments.
Rory McIlroy overcame a shaky start to secure his second consecutive Masters title, joining an elite group of golfers who have achieved this feat. His victory came after a tense final round where he held off a strong challenge from Scottie Scheffler.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals, extending his impressive winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 events and keeping his 'Sunshine Double' bid alive.
World Chess Champion D. Gukesh has decided to reduce his tournament schedule to focus on training and preparation for his upcoming title defence, following a series of disappointing performances.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma progresses to the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after defeating Japan's Natsuki Nidaira. Other Indian players also participated in the tournament.
India's Tanvi Sharma defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.
Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from a recent rollover crash in Florida.
Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma lost to Nozomi Okuhara in the women's singles semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po.
Indian badminton players Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun advanced in men's doubles, while Aakarshi Kashyap qualified for the women's singles main draw at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament.
Kidambi Srikanth faced a first-round defeat at the Orleans Masters Super Badminton tournament, while Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma advanced to the round of 16 in the women's singles event.
As India's remarkable chess revolution gathers momentum, teenagers Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra are ensuring that the country's future on the 64 squares remains brighter than ever.
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