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R Vaishali Wins FIDE Women's Candidates 2026, Earns World Championship Challenger Spot
17/04/2026
Indian GM R Vaishali clinched the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament in Cyprus with 8.5/14 points, defeating Kateryna Lagno in the final round to earn the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the Women's World Chess Championship...
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Javokhir Sindarov Wins FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus
21 April 2026
Uzbek Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus, earning the right to challenge World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for the World Chess Championship title.
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FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus: Everything You Need to Know
05/04/2026
A complete guide to the FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, including dates, venue, format, qualification process, players and key World Championship storylines...
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How to Join a Lichess Tournament: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
06/04/2026
Learn how to join a chess tournament on Lichess step by step. A simple guide for kids and parents, plus how to enter EDUCHESS Academy’s free Saturday tournaments...
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How to Teach Chess to a 5-Year-Old — The EduChess Way
08/04/2026
Discover the fun, story-based way EduChess Academy Trivandrum teaches chess to young children — from piece characters to tactics like the pin. Your 5-year-old will love it!
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Chaturanga – Ancient Indian Chess Rules with WG CDR Joseph Thomas
10/05/2026
Chess was invented in India 1,500 years ago as Chaturanga. We sat with retired Navy Commander and chess historian WG CDR Joseph Thomas to learn the original rules — the King's Leap, ancient piece names, and how Indian Chess differs from the modern game...
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Gukesh Dommaraju: The Youngest World Chess Champion
12/12/2024
In December 2024, the chess world witnessed history as India's 18-year-old prodigy, Gukesh Dommaraju, became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion...
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Aravindh Chithambaram Clinches 2025 Prague Chess Festival
07/03/2025
On 07/03/2025, Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram secured victory at the 2025 Prague Chess Festival Masters, finishing with an undefeated score...
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Vincent Keymer Clinches Weissenhaus Leg of Freestyle Tour
16/02/2025
In February 2025, the world of chess witnessed a remarkable event as Germany's young talent, Vincent Keymer, emerged victorious in the Freestyle Chess...
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Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Chess 2025
02/02/2025
In a tournament filled with surprises, comebacks, and nail-biting finishes, 18-year-old R Praggnanandhaa emerged as the Tata Steel Chess 2025 champion...
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Pranav Venkatesh Dominates World Junior Chess Championship
07/03/2025
In a remarkable display of talent and strategy, 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster (GM) Pranav Venkatesh emerged victorious at the 2025 World Junior...
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Finding Local Kids Chess Tournaments: A Parent's Complete Guide (India 2026)
12/02/2026
A comprehensive guide for Indian parents to discover local kids' chess tournaments, from registration to tournament day essentials...
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Top 10 Chess Books for Beginners: Simple Choices That Actually Help You Improve
06/04/2026
A practical guide to the best beginner chess books for kids, parents and adult learners, covering tactics, strategy, endgames and puzzle habits...
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