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WATCH: Magnus Carlsen shushes Saudi crowd after roaring support for Hikaru Nakamura at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
With the live audience heavily favouring the American Nakamura, who represents Saudi-based Esports organisation, team Falcon, ...
Magnus Carlsen says chess is ‘made for the digital age’ amid esports integration
The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down ...
Arjun Erigaisi eyes Rs 1.26 crore mega prize against Nakamura at Esports World Cup: ‘Happy there’s a third-place match’
Arjun Erigaisi is guaranteed of at least Rs 1 crore prize money but he will target a bigger reward when he takes on Hikaru ...
Divya Deshmukh reveals her team of Seconds for Women’s World Cup; dedicates GM title to late coach Rahul Joshi
Revealing her Seconds, Divya named GM Csaba Balogh and GM Abhimanyu Puranik as those who helped her train during the World ...
Esports Chess World Cup 2025: India grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi enters quarterfinals; how much could he win?
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Esports World Cup chess competition in Riyadh. He ...
Explained: Why chess and Carlsen's appearance at Esports World Cup 2025 is causing controversy
The chess tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup has begun in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but not without controversy. Saudi ...
"Humpy Was Our Leader But Divya's Breakthrough A Complete Package": Viswanathan Anand To NDTV On Women's Chess World Cup Final
Viswanathan Anand spoke to NDTV in an exclusive chat as Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh battle it out in the Women's Chess ...
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Chess pro misses out on huge prize in $1.5m tournament after staggering mistake makes him resign
A chess player quit after he lost out on up to $250,000 due to a misclick of his mouse during a match. Jan-Krzysztof Duda ...