Excerpted with permission from the publishers The Chess Revolution: Understanding the Power of an Ancient Game in the Digital ...

Here stood India's second world champion, the heir to Viswanathan Anand's legacy, taking his place in chess history as the 18th world champion overall, and the youngest ever. From a boy who once ...

Many historians believe that modern chess originated from chaturanga, an ancient Indian board game that spread to the world via traders, pilgrims and conquerors. Home of champs ...

India celebrated landmark year in chess as nation achieved unprecedented accomplishments on global stage, cementing its position as powerhouse in sport.

India's milestone moments in their chess history - including Viswanathan Anand's pioneering feats and their historic double gold in the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad.

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh achieved a historic milestone on December 12, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18.

This achievement highlights a generational shift in Indian chess, with Praggnanandhaa now leading the way for the nation’s future in the sport. His rise has been steady and impressive, with 2025 being ...

Team S8UL makes history yet again by becoming the first Indian esports organization to venture into competitive chess. They signed grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram for the ...

Chess is seeing a global resurgence, sparked by The Queen's Gambit and the pandemic impact on leisure time. India is an emerging power player, with 85 grandmasters and intense chess schools for youth.