Magnus Carlsen won the rapid and blitz titles at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He won the double in 2019 too. Meanwhile, in a heartwarming incident, an Indian chess player touched ...
Carlsen was left blushing during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival when India’s Bristy Mukherjee touched his feet on stage to seek blessings.
Indian chess player Bristy Mukherjee won the All India Women Rapid event at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024. During ...
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen said the enthusiasm for chess in India is “unparalleled” as he won the rapid and blitz titles at ...
When Bristy Mukherjee, a champion in all India women’s Rapid Chess event, touched the feet of Magnus Carlsen for a traditional pronam on Sunday, it must have been a culture shock for the ace. However, ...
Carlsen survived the scare, consolidating with a series of draws before defeating his rival in their penultimate round endgame. Carlsen was first with 13/18, while Wesley So of the US overtook ...
The crowd at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium erupted into cheers, appreciating the display of cultural respect toward the chess icon. Carlsen just stood there smiling warmly. The video of the interaction ...
Magnus Carlsen, the 33-year-old Norwegian chess grandmaster is extremely popular and needs no introduction. The testament to ...
Carlsen, taken aback by the unexpected homage, was momentarily speechless. His reaction, a wide and genuine smile, spoke volumes about the profound impact the gesture had on him. It was not just a ...
The rich tapestry of Indian sporting traditions was once again on full display during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival ...
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday confirmed its partnership with the Kho Kho Federation of India as the country gets to ready to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, to be held from ...