Articles by Susan Ninan
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Published on Aug 04, 2024 09:59 PM IST