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Ding-Gukesh match will have surprises in store: Rapport

In an interview with HT, Hungarian GM who worked as Ding’s second says while Gukesh is in great shape, he is counting on a fightback from the Chinese GM

Hungarian GM Richard Rapport has worked with Ding Liren as his second during his 2023 match against Ian Nepomniachtchi. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:57 AM IST

In land of Polgars, Indian women make history

The Indian women's chess team made history by winning their first-ever gold at the Olympiad, with standout performances from Harika Dronavalli and others.

Harika Dronavalli has been playing in the Olympiad since 2004. (FIDE/Flickr)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:26 AM IST

Indian chess gets a golden touch

India’s domination at Chess Olympiad, capped off by gold medals in Open and women’s sections, is testimony to depth and strength of the sport in the country

D Gukesh during the final round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. (AP)
Published on Sep 22, 2024 09:55 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh trumps Caruana as India all but seal historic gold

India's chess team shines at the Olympiad, securing gold after defeating USA, with standout performances from teens Gukesh and Arjun

D Gukesh beat world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana as India all but sealed a historic title. (AP)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 06:22 AM IST

Chess Olympiad: India-Uzbekistan’s split points in 2-2 result

India, on sole lead with 17 match points, remains in a commanding position for the gold in the Open section and will face USA in Round 10 on Saturday

Arjun Erigaisi drew with Vokhidov Shamsiddin at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Friday. (FIDE)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:07 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: Ruthless Gukesh leads from the front

Gukesh, 18, led India to a 3.5-0.5 win over Iran at the Olympiad, showcasing his calm, strategic brilliance and remaining unbeaten in the tournament.

D Gukesh of India competes in the Chess Olympiad. (AP)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:12 AM IST

How Gukesh put up almighty endgame grind to carve win for ages

The 18-year-old World C'ship challenger squeezed out a win against Wei Yi to hand India a win over China in Round 7 of the Olympiad

Gukesh carved out an epic 80-move win out of an objectively drawn position. (AP)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:17 AM IST

Ding ‘rested’ ahead of Gukesh blockbuster

The world champion, struggling for form, sat out the crucial clash against leaders India in the chess Olympiad in Budapest

D Gukesh beat China’s Wei Yi at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Wednesday. (AP)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 12:22 AM IST

Odin and Magnus: A friendship Norway chess needs

They grew up playing chess together and now, one is the captain and the other is the best player in the world

Odin Blikra Vea and Magnus Carlsen have a friendship forged by chess(Odin Blikra Vea)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 05:56 PM IST

Olympiad signals India’s rise as dominating chess nation

India leads the Budapest Chess Olympiad, showcasing its strongest team ever, with standout performances from young players, aiming for historic success.

D Gukesh looks on as he plays Richard Rapport of Hungary in the 6th round of Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. (AP)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 09:47 PM IST

Refugee chess stars await other moves for Olympiad chance

For the first time, a refugee team from Kenya’s Kakuma camp was named for the event that began on September 11. The team though is stuck in Nairobi for visas

Latvian trainer and team captain, Sergejs Klimakovs, with members of the Refugee team that awaits visas to travel to Budapest for the chess Olympiad. (Sergejs Klimakovs)
Published on Sep 15, 2024 09:57 PM IST

Bodhana’s chess dreams are off to a great start

Nine-year-old Bodhana, the youngest to represent England in chess, faces racist backlash but remains focused on her goal of becoming a world champion.

Bodhana (Michal Walusza/FIDE)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 09:59 PM IST

Chess Olympiad: India’s young chess stars bid to shine

The strong Open team will include R Gukesh, the world championship challenger, and world No.4 Arjun Erigaisi

D Gukesh. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 09, 2024 07:27 PM IST

Carlsen defeats Niemann in first face-off since cheating scandal

Magnus Carlsen defeated Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 in a tense Speed Chess Championship semi-final, showcasing his dominance despite past controversies.

Magnus Carlsen. (REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 12:14 PM IST

Preethi Pal and her sprint from superstition to superstardom

Preethi won bronze in the T35 women’s 100m – India’s first-ever Paralympics track medal.

Bronze medallist Preethi Pal of India celebrates on the podium. (REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:54 AM IST

Big money for each win, tiebreak tweaks for Ding-Gukesh WC match

$200,000 for each game won and gradual decrease in time controls in match between reigning world champion and 18-year-old Indian challenger in Singapore

India’s D Gukesh and China’s Ding Liren will face-off at the World Championships in Singapore in November. (FIDE)
Published on Sep 02, 2024 08:05 PM IST

Chess: Change in approach does the trick for Karthik

The 24-year-old Indian booked his spot in the World Cup (2025) for the second consecutive time after winning the National Championship for the second time

Karthik Venkataraman won the national chess championship for the second time. (Chessbase)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 10:48 PM IST

How a doctor treating war veterans ended up creating the Paralympics

Dr Ludwig Guttman introduced sport into the rehabilitation of disabled people and the idea eventually grew into the Games

Actor Jackie Chan carries the Paralympic torch in Paris on Wednesday. (AP)
Published on Aug 28, 2024 10:28 PM IST

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

It’s turning into a bit of a recurring theme for Praggnanandhaa, coming close to a win vs Gukesh but not being able to put in the finishing touches and convert

Praggnanandhaa (L) Gukesh. (Lennart Ootes)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 07:40 PM IST

Hans Niemann: The guy who’s up against the world

Two years after world No.1 Magnus Carlsen accused him of cheating at Sinquefield Cup, Hans Niemann closes in on the world’s top 20

Hans Niemann with his winner’s trophy after defeating Vidit Gujrathi in a ‘Hans Niemann Against The World’ match. (HT)
Published on Aug 20, 2024 07:23 PM IST

Ding-Gukesh play out draw in prelude to World Championship

The reigning world chess champion let go an opportunity to strike after Gukesh slipped up with a pawn push to d4 on move 18 in Round 1 of the Sinquefield Cup.

India’s D Gukesh plays world champion Ding Liren of China in Round 1 of the Sinquefield Cup in St. Lucia. (FIDE)
Published on Aug 20, 2024 03:24 PM IST

Neeraj targets Diamond League before call on surgery

A fortnight after claiming Olympics silver despite a dodgy groin, the javelin ace will return at Lausanne

India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. (Doordarshan Sports- X)
Published on Aug 17, 2024 09:13 PM IST

India women players cheer men’s hockey bronze from afar

Hurting after failing to qualify for Paris 2024, the men claiming the medal has given them joy and hope

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Indian hockey players pose for photos on their arrival in India. (PTI)
Published on Aug 11, 2024 10:33 PM IST

Vinesh’s legacy stands irrespective of any medal

Vinesh Phogat, a trailblazing Indian wrestler, faced triumph and heartbreak at the Olympics, embodying courage and resilience both on and off the mat

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:14 AM IST

From wrestling to boxing: The agony of cutting weight

Cutting weight is among the most gruelling processes that athletes competing in contact sports like wrestling and boxing go through

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra meets wrestler Vinesh Phogat. (PTI)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 09:30 PM IST

It’s Mondo’s world and we are all just living in it

Swedish-American Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record for the ninth time, securing Olympic gold in Paris with a jump of 6.25m.

Sweden's Armand Duplantis celebrates after passing 6.10m and setting the new Olympic record, in Paris on Monday. (AFP)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 11:51 AM IST

Asli cheez abhi baaki hai: Neeraj after making javelin final

Neeraj Chopra tops javelin qualification at Paris Olympics with a season's best throw of 89.34m. Final set for August 8 looks stacked for fireworks.

Neeraj Chopra during the javelin throw qualification round in Paris on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 07:46 PM IST

Paris Games not pictograms perfect

These vital sports symbols this time may be unique on artistic quotient, but are too complex to communicate effectively

Pictograms depicting different Olympic sports. (HT.)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:40 AM IST

Paris 2024: How Olympics are redefining body types

Growing up, Simone Biles didn’t look like other kids in her class

US' Simone Biles reacts after competing in the artistic gymnastics women's vault final during the Paris Olympics. (AFP)
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 08:24 AM IST

Paris 2024: A golden streak of Bol

The Dutchwoman came from nowhere in an unbelievable anchor to hand her country the 4x400m mixed relay

Femke Bol of Netherlands celebrates as she crosses the line to win gold in the final. (REUTERS)
Published on Aug 04, 2024 09:59 PM IST
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