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V. Prraneeth becomes India’s 82nd Grandmaster

V. V. Subrahmanyam
V. Prraneeth of Telangana who became the latest GM from India.

Tata Steel Chess: It’s time for blitz, and Nihal Sarin cannot wait

P. K. Ajith Kumar
FILE PHOTO: Nihal Sarin during his match on the 2nd day of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata on November 30, 2022.

Indian GM Dronavalli Harika announces birth of first child

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Harika was recently seen in action at the Chess Olympiad where she was part of India’s historic bronze-medal winning women’s team.

It would have been disappointing if we didn’t win a medal: Harika

P. K. Ajith Kumar
Dronavalli Harika during round 9 of the 44th Chess Olympiad, at Mamallapuram.

We need more young girls in chess: Chess Olympiad bronze medallist GM Koneru Humpy

P. K. Ajith Kumar
GM Koneru Humpy believes the game’s popularity in the country will increase rapidly after the Olympiad and the historic bronze will inspire more girls to take up the game.

Chess Olympiad Round 4: Gukesh, Nihal, Tania, Vantika thrive; USA, India 1, Norway held on “Day of Underdogs”

Rakesh Rao
GM D.Gukesh,India 2 plays on Day 4 of the 44th Chess Olympiad held at Mamallapuram on Monday. GM Pragganandhaa looks on.
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Chess Olympiad Women’s Preview: Finish-till-the-finish the mantra to follow

Rakesh Rao
Pinning hopes: Indian team mentor Viswanathan Anand has a word with Koneru Humpy during the launch of the torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad. India has a very good chance of finishing on the podium in the tournament.

Mother-to-be GM Dronavalli Harika optimistic ahead of Chess Olympiad

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GM Dronavalli Harika (File Photo)

Rahul Srivatshav becomes India's 74th Grandmaster

V. V. Subrahmanyam
P. Rahul Srivasthav, who won the GM title in the ongoing tournament in Italy.
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