R Vaishali Creates History, Wins Women’s Candidates 2026; Qualifies For World Championship Match

India’s rising chess star R Vaishali scripted history by winning the prestigious Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, earning ...

R Vaishali's belief lights her way out of the shadows and onto World Championship centre stage

Vaishali will be only the second Indian to compete in the Women's World Chess Championship match.

'If Sindarov beats Gukesh': Garry Kasparov hints at Magnus Carlsen’s return to World Championship cycle

Chess legend Garry Kasparov believes a surprising victory by Javokhir Sindarov over D Gukesh in the upcoming World ...

Chess: Uzbekistan's new star shows Asia's continued rise

Javokhir Sindarov, of Uzbekistan, has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title. Both men are under 21 and from Asia, underlining the shift in the demographics of top ...