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Chess: a game rooted in military strategy that has become a tool of international diplomacy

Hushed silence descends as two opponents engage in a battle of wits, memory and strategy. The atmosphere becomes more tense with each shuffle of a pawn or sweeping arc of the queen. The drama is palpable, but there can be only one winner. This year – at the 45th Chess…

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"Our chest is filled with pride": Amitabh Bachchan lauds chess players

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Team India for their historic double gold medal at the recently concluded Chess Olympiad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024

India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of its reign as the ‘best chess nation’.

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Morale high for GM Lalith Babu after winning Czech Open Pardubice rapid title

For GM M.R. Lalith Babu, the long wait finally ended when he clinched the rapid title in the Czech Open Pardubice chess tournament with eight points from nine rounds. The member of the bronze medal-winning team in the 2014 Chess Olympiad hopes to do well in the coming European circuit.…

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Beyond the Olympiad: India’s chess boom | Data Point podcast

The 44th Chess Olympiad, hosted in Chennai, put a renewed spotlight on the sport. With India now having 75 grandmasters, chess legend Viswanathan Anand hopes the buzz around the sport inspires the next generation of players.

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Chess Olympiad mascot Thambi gets a macho makeover

A new, viral mural by St+art India in Chennai’s Kamaraj Salai gives the Chess Olympiad mascot, Thambi, a macho makeover

The Hindu

Stalin thanks Modi for appreciating Tamil Nadu govt. over Chess Olympiad, seeks PM’s constant support

T.N. Chief Minister was responding to Prime Minister’s social media post

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Fair and square: On the Chennai Chess Olympiad

Uzbekistan and Ukraine won the team events, but India showcased its talent to the fullest

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Fans make it a Chess Olympiad to remember

If the Chess Olympiad became a resounding success, the fans of Chennai are also a reason for that

The Hindu

From ‘mission impossible’ to a grand success

The Chess Olympiad, planned and executed in less than four months, was a roaring success, not just with respect to the participation but also the hospitality and entertainment

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Gold for Gukesh and Nihal; silver for Arjun

India 1 claims Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time

The Hindu

Chennai Chess Olympiad closing ceremony | Updates

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said efforts were on to make Tamil Nadu a global destination for sports and extended greetings to Budapest, host of the 45th Olympiad.

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Brave women from Ukraine put a smile on world’s face

A remarkable triumph for a country devastated by ongoing war

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Chess Olympiad: When players old and new turn spectators

‘Happy to see Indian players getting so much appreciation from the spectators’

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Chess Olympiad | Indian women closer to gold; Uzbekistan battles to hold India 2

Pragganandhaa to the fore again and provides the lead, but Gukesh’s first loss dents the team’s medal prospects

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Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

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A smart move to connect patients with their own doctors

The digital healthcare platform launched by batchmates from Madras Medical College is being used at Chess Olympiad

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Poland women stun India 1; Pragg saves India 2

Uzbekistan crushes Armenia for lead in Open category; India 1, three others ahead in women’s section

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Chennai Chess Olympiad: India 'B' draws with Azerbaijan; India 'A', 'C' teams register wins

D Gukesh saw his winning streak come to a halt after he drew his top board game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

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Chess Olympiad: Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section

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Gukesh stuns Caruana as India 2 roars

Chennai boy now World No. 20 in live ratings; India 1 battles to retain lead in women’s section

The Hindu

The rise and rise of chess players

Young stars can now afford to dream of making it big in chess, which was not the case earlier

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And now for a taste of chess

A chess board cake is wowing the people of Madurai and reminding them of the ongoing Chess Olympiad

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Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh the star as all three Indian teams win

The country’s youngest GM outsmarts Shirov, overtakes Vidit to become World No. 27 in live ratings

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Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh, Nihal, Tania and Vantika thrive

India 1 held by France; India 3 loses to Georgia in the women’s section

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