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India chess squad for Asian Games 2023: Squad, team news, India’s performance before Hangzhou

Arjun Erigaisi (left) and R Praggnanandhaa, will be part of men’s chess squad for the Asian Games.

Elated that Praggnanandhaa has sealed a Candidates berth: Mother Nagalakshmi

Indian Chess GM R Praggnanandhaa with his mother Nagalakshmi.

Iranian chess referee spars with governing body over women’s solidarity

FILE PHOTO: Iranian chess referee Shohreh Bayat looks on during the Women’s World Chess Championship in Vladivostok, Russia January 16, 2020.

Aimchess Rapid Tournament: Indian challenge ends in quarterfinals

Vidit Santosh Gujrathi of India in action.

Aimchess Rapid tourney: Gukesh, Erigaisi, Gujrathi advance to quarterfinals

Gukesh D of India game in action.

Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected deputy president of Asian Chess Federation

“This is one of the best recognitions for all the hard work and the Chess Olympiad which was a grand success,” said Chauhan.

World Youth Chess Championship: Pranav, Ilamparthi crowned winners

A. R. Ilamparthi wins the U-14 open gold in the World Youth Chess Championship at Mamaia, Romania, on September 16, 2022.

Mumbai girl Anishka Biyani wins gold medal in Malaysian Chess Meet

Temple City group of hotels in Madurai has introduced a chess board cake to mark the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram. (File Photo)

Chess Olympiad 2022, Viswanathan Anand Exclusive Column: Important to be patient as rounds get harder

Viswanathan Anand

The big surprise was Uzbekistan holding favourite USA

Elo rating: How it works to assess chess results and player performance

The entire premise of the point system is based on the difference in quality between two players. The point mechanism, due to the nature of its mathematical calculations, favours lower-rated opponents since they are less likely to win over higher-rated opponents who will be favourite to win.

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