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Chess At Asian Games 2023: Indian Players Fail To Win Medals In Individual Events | Asian Games News
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Chess At Asian Games 2023: Indian Players Fail To Win Medals In Individual Events | Asian Games News

[ad_1] File photo of Vidit Gujrathi.© TwitterA defeat in the final round cost Vidit Gujrathi a medal as Indian chess players failed to finish on the podium in the individual events of the Asian Games on Wednesday. Grandmasters Gujrathi (5.5 points) and Arjun Erigaisi (5.5) finished fifth and sixth respectively while former bronze medallist D Harika (6 points) took fourth place and 2006 champion Koneru Humpy ended seventh. With 5.5 points after 8 rounds, the 28-year old Gujrathi went down to Uzbekistan GM Javokhir Sindarov, ending his medal hopes.(Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)The 20-year old Erigiasi, who was inconsistent like his compatriot, finished with a win over Bangaldesh's Enamul Hossain to end with 5.5 points.After a patchy middle phase, Gujrathi ...
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Asian Games 2023: Vidit Gujrathi Stumbles Against China’s Wei Yi; In Joint Second Place | Asian Games News
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Asian Games 2023: Vidit Gujrathi Stumbles Against China’s Wei Yi; In Joint Second Place | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Third-seeded Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi went down to top-ranked Chinese player Wei Yi in the seventh round of the men's individual chess event in the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday. Despite the defeat, the 28-year old Indian is in joint second place with 5 points from 7 rounds, half-a-point behind Yi. Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov is sharing the second place with Gujrathi. Arjun Erigaisi, the other Indian in the fray, beat Indonesia's Novendra Priasmoro in the seventh round to reach 4.5 points. He shares the joint third spot with three other players.Earlier, Gujrathi beat Iran's Parham Maghsoudloo in the fifth round and shocked in-form Uzbekistan star Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the sixth.With those two wins, Gujrathi had jumped to the top of the standings with five points a...
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Asian Games: Indian Men Falter In 2nd Round Of Chess; Koneru Humpy, D Harika Post Two Wins Each | Asian Games News
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Asian Games: Indian Men Falter In 2nd Round Of Chess; Koneru Humpy, D Harika Post Two Wins Each | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan's IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men's individual event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. In the women's event, India's top players -- Koneru Humpy and D Harika -- started well, securing wins in the first two rounds. Having started with a win over Bangladesh IM Mohammed Fahad Rahman in the first round, Gujrathi faced a reverse at the hands of his Kazakh opponent.Arjun Erigaisi, the other Indian player in the fray in the individual event being played on the rapid format, has 1.5 points after two rounds.After beating Paulo Bersamina (the Philippines) in the opening round, the 20-year old Erigaisi drew his second round gam...
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‘India Will Be Called A Sporting Country In 10-15 Years’: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News
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‘India Will Be Called A Sporting Country In 10-15 Years’: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said India will rise as a 'sporting country' in the next 10-15 years, while lauding historic achievements of javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra, chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa and badminton star HS Prannoy. Chopra on Sunday became the first-ever Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, while Praggnanandhaa last week created history by reaching the World Cup final at 18 years. Prannoy defeated the world No 1 Viktor Axelsen en route to winning a World Championships bronze.“Earlier, you would see only a few sports would be talked about, media coverage would only be for those," the Indian cricket icon told the media here after he was revealed as the principal advisor of the Midwicket Stories."Now all sports have got an outlet and...
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Amul’s Heartwarming Topical Dedicated To R. Praggnanandhaa’s Mother Is All Hearts
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Amul’s Heartwarming Topical Dedicated To R. Praggnanandhaa’s Mother Is All Hearts

[ad_1] Grand Master Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has made India proud. The 18-year-old became only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to reach the final of the FIDE World Cup, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. He played against the world's number one, Magnus Carlsen. Though Praggnanandhaa may have fallen short of becoming the youngest Chess World Cup champion, the Indian prodigy has captured the attention of the chess world with his remarkable skills. Tears of joy rolled down the face of her mother Nagalakshmi, as her son created history. Several photographs, which captured the emotional moments gained immense popularity on the internet. In a widely circulated picture on social media, Nagalakshmi is seen smiling and admiring her son, who was giving an interview. Another snapshot spotted he...
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R Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh D In Kolkata Asian Games Camp From August 30 | Chess News
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R Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh D In Kolkata Asian Games Camp From August 30 | Chess News

[ad_1] File photo of R Praggnanandhaa.© TwitterThe Asian Games-bound Indian men's chess team, which includes World Cup silver medallist GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa along with three other quarter-finalists, will undergo a four-day tactical camp in Kolkata from August 30. Grandmsters Vidit Gujarathi, Arjun Erigaisi and R Gukesh, along with veteran Pentala Harikrishna as the other member are part of the Hangzhou-bound men's squad. The team is led by head coach legendary GM Boris Gelfand and includes coach Srinath Narayanan, assistant coaches Vaibhav Suri and Arjun Kalyan.The women's coaching camp is currently underway till Tuesday and has Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Vantika Agrawal and Savitha Shri B as the participants."AICF's commitment is etched in unwavering s...
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“If R Praggnanandhaa Wins World Cup Around The Time Chandrayaan Lands…”: Viswanathan Anand To NDTV | Chess News
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“If R Praggnanandhaa Wins World Cup Around The Time Chandrayaan Lands…”: Viswanathan Anand To NDTV | Chess News

[ad_1] R Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen in the Chess World Cup final.© TwitterR Praggnanandhaa will be carrying the hopes of a billion in the final of the Chess World Cup against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The final will be a two-game affair with the first game being played on Tuesday, while the second game being played on Wednesday. If there is no winner at the end of the two games, then the final will proceed to the tie-breakers. Wednesday is also the day when India's moon mission - Chandrayaan 3 - is expected to land. Chess legend talked to NDTV ahead of Praggnanandhaa's final and said it would be momentous if the Indian 18-year-old wins the global event when Chandrayaan 3 lands on the moon."He is going to play Magnus Carlsen. Just so much happening. Personally D Gukesh cross...
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Four Indians Reach FIDE World Cup Quarter-finals, Viswanathan Anand Calls It “Historic” | Chess News
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Four Indians Reach FIDE World Cup Quarter-finals, Viswanathan Anand Calls It “Historic” | Chess News

[ad_1] File photo of Viswanathan Anand.The legendary Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday hailed the remarkable feat of four Indian chess players entering the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2023, saying it is a "historic moment for Indian chess." D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujarathi have entered the last eight stage of the world tournament, being played in Baku, Azerbaijan. "It is a historic moment for Indian chess because we had a good hand, which is multiple players who are playing, who are all good... good enough level to qualify to the final stages," said Anand in a video shared by chess.com.Anand, a five-time world champion, said the young players are taking Indian chess through a "happy time." "I was hoping that at least one or two, simply statistically, will...
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Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi Shocks Ian Nepomniachtchi, Reaches World Cup Quarter-finals | Chess News
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Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi Shocks Ian Nepomniachtchi, Reaches World Cup Quarter-finals | Chess News

[ad_1] Vidit Gujrathi (in picture) defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi via the tie-breaker.© TwitterIndian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Monday stunned Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi via the tie-breaker to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan). He defeated Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in the 10-minute rapid segment of the tie-break to qualify for the quarterfinals for a second time. Gujrathi joins a trio of fellow Indians -- D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi -- in the last eight, a first for the country. Gujrathi and Nepomniachtchi had drawn the two-game classical match and the two tie-break games. He will meet Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan in the quarterfinals.Asked about four Indians featuring in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, Gujrathi said, "We are doing ...
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“Because Of Covid” Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Unsure Of Competing At Asian games In China | Chess News
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“Because Of Covid” Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Unsure Of Competing At Asian games In China | Chess News

[ad_1] Double Asian Games gold medallist Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is unsure about her participation in the continental event later this year as it is being held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, saying she'll make up her mind closer to the showpiece event. Humpy was a teenager when she won the women's individual and mixed team gold at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha. Being one of the top India woman chess exponents – the other being D. Harika – Humpy should be the automatic choice to make the India team for the Hangzhou Games scheduled to commence on September 23. But Humpy, told PTI on the sidelines of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix, which concluded here on Wednesday, that she was “unhappy" that the Asian Games were happening in China.Asked about her expectations at the Asian Games, where ches...
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