Indian chess players

Chess Grand Swiss: Gukesh's Surprise Entry and Deshmukh's Bold Challenge Headline Indian Contingent Or FIDE Grand Swiss: World Champion Gukesh Eyes Momentum as Deshmukh Breaks Barriers in Open Section

07:00 03/09/2025

India’s top-ranked Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa remains one of the favourites to secure his 2026 Candidates berth, while Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, Nihal Sarin and Pranav V add firepower to India’s record 15-player open section squad.

Praggnanandhaa Joins Carlsen's Team Liquid Ahead of Esports World Cup Showdown

04:06 29/06/2025

Magnus Carlsen's Team Liquid welcomes the young Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, ahead of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Praggnanandhaa joins other Indian players in the esports arena, while Carlsen and other grandmasters have already secured their spots. Praggnanandhaa will compete in the Last Chance Qualifiers for a chance to participate in the tournament.