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Tata Steel Chess conducts women’s edition for first time; to receive equal pay

P. K. Ajith Kumar
Koneru Humpy in action.

Tata Steel Chess India 2022 to introduce women’s edition

S. Prasanna Venkatesan
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand (centre), Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel and AICF secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan, (right) during the launch of Tata Steel Chess India Women’s Tournament in Chennai on Wednesday.

Tata Steel Chess: Unbeaten Vidit Gujrathi stays in joint lead; Arjun crushes Ganguly

Rakesh Rao
Vidit Gujrathi maintained his unbeaten run in the Masters section of the elite Tata Steel Chess tournament after a 36-move draw. (File Photo)

Tata Steel Masters chess: Harikrishna retains second spot

Rakesh Rao
Against Wojtaszek, a former ‘second’ of Viswanathan Anand, Harikrishna could not get any advantage with white pieces and eventually settled for a draw following perpetual checks in a rook-and-pawn endgame.

Vladimir Kramnik retires from professional competition

Reuters
Currently ranked seventh by the World Chess Federation, Kramnik became the undisputed world champion in 2006.

Viswanathan Anand casts his spell on city of joy

Rakesh Rao
About his journey to the title, Anand (middle) revealed he was not “ready to play the playoff” since he thought he had finished half a point behind Nakamura (left).

I couldn’t dream I could score so many points, says Viswanathan Anand

Rakesh Rao
Viswanathan Anand has won more titles in more forms and formats of chess than any other player.

Viswanathan Anand triumphs at Tata Steel Blitz

Rakesh Rao
Anand won six games and drew three to force a two-game tie-break with the hot favourite.

Anand stays at 4th spot in Tata Steel chess tournament

Rakesh Rao
Anand, playing white, faced the Petroff Defence from Wei Yi. None of the players enjoyed any edge in the encounter that saw a series of exchanges.

Anand back to winning ways, dumps Gawain Jones

Rakesh Rao
With three rounds to go after Thursday’s rest day, Anand moved to the fifth spot six points.

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