Carlsen, taken aback by the unexpected homage, was momentarily speechless. His reaction, a wide and genuine smile, spoke volumes about the profound impact the gesture had on him. It was not just a ...

The rich tapestry of Indian sporting traditions was once again on full display during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival ...

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen said the enthusiasm for chess in India is “unparalleled” as he won the rapid and blitz titles at ...

Bristy Mukherjee first touched the feet of Viswanathan Anand, before stepping up to Magnus Carlsen, showcasing her reverence ...

In 1997, world chess champion Garry Kasparov lost for the first time in history to a computer, Deep Blue. Twenty-seven years ...

The longtime coach deployed perfect in-game tactics in Sunday’s win over the Ravens, to go along with the big-picture decisions he has nailed all season.

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Penn State could earn No. 6 seed in the College Football Playoff bracket, without playing the Big Ten championship game. Now, ...

As India's D Gukesh gears up to take on Ding Liren in the 2024 chess World Championship, here's a selection of the most ...

While Carlsen won the rapid title by a margin of two points, he finished on top of the blitz table by 1.5 points. He ended ...

Carlsen topped the Blitz standings with 13 points, while USA’s Wesley So finished as runner-up with 11.5 points. Indian ...

Soviet, non-Westerner who dared to take on the established seat of authority in the sport, and succeeded in toppling it.