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PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it's the first time India will be hosting the prestigious event

The Hindu

Chess helped me become what I am, it’s time for me to give back: Viswanathan Anand

“I have long aspired to come into the chess administration and this opportunity as the Deputy President will be a huge learning curve for me,” said Anand

The Hindu

Olympic-style torch to mark beginning of 44th Chess Olympiad

The torch relay will always begin from India and will travel across all continents before reaching the host city, announced FIDE

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Chess | FIDE president nominates Viswanathan Anand in team to fight elections

At the FIDE elections in July-August, Viswanathan Anand will be part of the Arkady Dvorkovich’s team, giving him a chance to become deputy president of the world chess body

The Hindu

Chess: Magnus Carlsen ‘unlikely’ to defend crown, but questions remain

Norway’s world champion says he felt more comfortable before 2013 when he knew he was the best player and that later too much of his identity became linked to the championship title

The Guardian - UK

Chief Minister Stalin reviews arrangements for 44th Chess Olympiad

Around 2,000 chess players, including several grand masters from 186 countries are participating in the event

The Hindu

Data | Young and Restless: More Indian GMs among juniors

Six of the top 20 junior chess players in the world belong to India

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Chess: China’s Ding Liren could make unlikely late bid for Candidates place

Fide’s ban on Sergey Karjakin provides an opportunity in the current series to decide Magnus Carlsen’s next challenger

The Guardian - UK

Some prominent Russians quit jobs, refuse to support war

The resignation of Anatoly Chubais, who was President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to international organizations for sustainable development, was not the first resignation of a state official over the war with Ukraine, but it was one of the most striking

The Independent UK

Kremlin slams chess federation for banning grandmaster Sergej Karjakin over pro-war stance

The Kremlin has spoken out against FIDE's decision to ban chess star Sergej Karjakin - the Russian will be unable to play for six months following his comments on his country's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian chess grandmaster slapped with six month ban over support of Ukraine invasion

Sergey Karjakin posted a series of statements on social media in which he supported the Russian attack and sent chilling warnings to the Ukrainian people

Daily Mirror

Chess Olympiad in India will add to our stature: Anand

The Tamil Nadu Government, which offered a guarantee of ₹75 crore to the FIDE as part of the AICF’s bid, has geared up to make the event a mega success

The Hindu

How Russia went from dominating chess for half a century to world tournament ban after invasion

The International Chess Federation on Sunday pulled tournaments from Russia and Belarus, a move that experts described as historic

The Independent UK

Chess: India makes Olympiad bid while Sergey Karjakin shunned after invasion

India plans to replace Moscow as host of the 150-nation event, next month’s World Teams is postponed, and the former world title challenger faces a Fide disciplinary hearing

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Daily Mirror

Chess world in crisis over Russia invasion as Ukraine captain poses with shotgun

The entire sporting world has been affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with chess perhaps a surprise source of drama between players and officials.

Daily Mirror

Chess grandmaster facing disciplinary action for supporting Russian invasion of Ukraine

Sergey Karjakin was born in Ukraine and used to compete for his homeland, but switched allegiance to Russia in 2009 and appears to support his adopted country's invasion.

The Hindu

India plans to host Chess Olympiad that's been moved out of Moscow

On Friday, FIDE decided to move the Chess Olympiad and all other official competitions planned in Russia in the wake of the country's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

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FIDE Grand Prix | Vidit, Harikrishna play out contrasting draws

They need to strike big after a day’s rest today; Wesley So best placed

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FIDE Grand Prix chess | First win for Vidit

Harikrishna draws again

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FIDE Grand Prix | Vidit loses to Aronian

Hari holds Shirov; Three decisive results on Day One

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