Now, chess generates interest in remote Sikkim, reports newKerala. Teams from eastern Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, and the northeastern Tripura, Manipur and Nagaland states are among the participants.
Without a doubt Chess has broad appeal. India's booming economy should support Chess and soon there will be a day when it will be seen as a "Sport" all over the country. Not just a another game.
I feel really happy reading these kind of news.
Monday, August 29, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
Abhijeet Gupta - India's youngest IM
: "Abhijeet Gupta becomes India's youngest IM" Check out news at NDTV - 15 yrs old from Rajashthan is awared IM title by FIDE at Dresden in Germany in a executive board meeting. Congrats to Abhijeet.
Many many congrats to Tania Sachdev for her Woman Grandmaster title and to Mary Ann Gomes for her Women International Master title.
Many many congrats to Tania Sachdev for her Woman Grandmaster title and to Mary Ann Gomes for her Women International Master title.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Anand reigns supreme in Mainz Chess Classic
Friday, August 05, 2005
Sponsor blues!!??
Post - Sponsor blues: "August 3, 2005
New Delhi: India's youngest world chess champion, Sahaj Grover, might see his promising career killed because no one is willing to sponsor him. " Reporst thepost
This kind of news frustates me. Wish I had more money to encourage prodigy like Sahaj.
New Delhi: India's youngest world chess champion, Sahaj Grover, might see his promising career killed because no one is willing to sponsor him. " Reporst thepost
This kind of news frustates me. Wish I had more money to encourage prodigy like Sahaj.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Delhi boy Sahaj is world champ - The Times of India
Delhi boy Sahaj is world champ - The Times of India: "Delhi boy Sahaj is world champ"
Another champ in making?!?!
Sahaj (Elo 1955) joined V. Anand, P. Harikrishna, K. Humpy and D. Harika as other Indians to have won the gold at world-level junior meets when he won the title in Belfort (France) on Wednesday.
Another champ in making?!?!
Sahaj (Elo 1955) joined V. Anand, P. Harikrishna, K. Humpy and D. Harika as other Indians to have won the gold at world-level junior meets when he won the title in Belfort (France) on Wednesday.
Monday, July 25, 2005
Arjun Vishnuvardhan - another chess prodigy
The Hindu News Update Service The Hindu reports wins for fourteen year Arjun at Biel International Chess festival in Switzerland.
Also check out news at ians (http://www.eians.com/stories/2005/07/25/25win.shtml)
Also check out news at ians (http://www.eians.com/stories/2005/07/25/25win.shtml)
Thursday, June 16, 2005
The Hindu : Sport : Tania Sachdev joins WGM club
The Hindu : Sport : Tania Sachdev joins WGM club: "Tania Sachdev joins WGM club"
Tania achieved a nine-game norm from the 11-player round-robin competition. She had gained her first norm on winning the Asian junior title in 2002 and the second one last year in the Abu Dhabi International. With a rating of 2343, she has already met the rating requirement of 2300 for the coveted title.
Tania achieved a nine-game norm from the 11-player round-robin competition. She had gained her first norm on winning the Asian junior title in 2002 and the second one last year in the Abu Dhabi International. With a rating of 2343, she has already met the rating requirement of 2300 for the coveted title.
IndiaPost. Anand comes from behind to win Leon Chess tournament
IndiaPost. Anand comes from behind to win Leon Chess tournament: "Anand comes from behind to win Leon Chess tournament"
In what was a great comeback, Anand, trailing 0-1 after losing the first game, won the second and the fourth game and drew the third to attest his superiority once again in the rapid version of the game.
In what was a great comeback, Anand, trailing 0-1 after losing the first game, won the second and the fourth game and drew the third to attest his superiority once again in the rapid version of the game.
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Anand in Ciudad de Leon rapid chess finals
"Vishy Anand defeated Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen in the semifinal, set to meet Rustam Kasimdzhanov in final of the tournament. More at CheessBase here ChessBase.com - Chess News - Kasimdzhanov and Anand win 3:1, 3:1:
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Ganguly won all-India rapid chess tournamentl
The Hindu reports Ganguly is champion: "Grand Master Surya Sekhar Ganguly of Indian Oil used the advantage of being the overnight leader to ensure the title in the Tata Steel all-India rapid chess tournament, which concluded in kolkatta on Sunday."
Monday, May 23, 2005
MTel Masters 2005 Final
This is the final point tally:
Topalov: 6.5
Anand: 5.5
Polgar and Ponomariov: 5.0 each
Kramnik and Adams: 4.0 each
Result: Topalov wins the tournament, Anand is second.
No doubt that it was an interesting tournament. Thumps up to the new rule regarding draw. We saw lots of game from Kramnik producing results. These rules will make chess more interesting to watch.
Thats about good news. Bad news for Anand fans like me. Topalov might overtake him in rating and take the Kasporov held numero uno position. Anand lost to Topalov in round 6, which turned out to be decisive. Consider this, if that would have been a draw, both Anand and Topalov would had 6.0 point each and would had shared the top position.
This tournament was very good for Topalov. Specially after round 5, when he won 4 matches and drew 1. Ofcourse in final game Kramnik played a move which was a super super blunder, but it is chess. Only results matter. In short, I am disappointed with the possibility of Anand not being at top.
Topalov: 6.5
Anand: 5.5
Polgar and Ponomariov: 5.0 each
Kramnik and Adams: 4.0 each
Result: Topalov wins the tournament, Anand is second.
No doubt that it was an interesting tournament. Thumps up to the new rule regarding draw. We saw lots of game from Kramnik producing results. These rules will make chess more interesting to watch.
Thats about good news. Bad news for Anand fans like me. Topalov might overtake him in rating and take the Kasporov held numero uno position. Anand lost to Topalov in round 6, which turned out to be decisive. Consider this, if that would have been a draw, both Anand and Topalov would had 6.0 point each and would had shared the top position.
This tournament was very good for Topalov. Specially after round 5, when he won 4 matches and drew 1. Ofcourse in final game Kramnik played a move which was a super super blunder, but it is chess. Only results matter. In short, I am disappointed with the possibility of Anand not being at top.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
MTel Masters 2005 Update
So, I was out for some days and see what happened! Look at the point-table after round 5. All players have played a match each with other players.
Adams, M 3
Kramnik, V 3
Anand, V 2.5
Ponomariov, R 2.5
Topalov, V 2
Polgar, J 2
Out of 15 games played so far, 11 games ended in draw. All games of Round 2 and 4 were drawn.
Kramnik was interesting to watch so far. He is involved in 3 out of 4 games with a result. He started with win against Ponomariov in Round 1. And then gracefully lost to Adams in Round 3. Round 5 he won against Polgar. Following the trend I expect results in his game in Round 7, 9. Surprise loss for me, Topalov against Ponomariov.
I am Vishy fan, so obviously I was expecting him to get 5 points in 5 rounds. Its tough to beat him, but he is finding it tough to beat others too. He has neither lost or win so far. He should start beating these guys (and the solo woman Polgar). Polgar-Anand had interesting match in round 4.
Lets hope the second round of games be interesting and Anand win the tournament.
Adams, M 3
Kramnik, V 3
Anand, V 2.5
Ponomariov, R 2.5
Topalov, V 2
Polgar, J 2
Out of 15 games played so far, 11 games ended in draw. All games of Round 2 and 4 were drawn.
Kramnik was interesting to watch so far. He is involved in 3 out of 4 games with a result. He started with win against Ponomariov in Round 1. And then gracefully lost to Adams in Round 3. Round 5 he won against Polgar. Following the trend I expect results in his game in Round 7, 9. Surprise loss for me, Topalov against Ponomariov.
I am Vishy fan, so obviously I was expecting him to get 5 points in 5 rounds. Its tough to beat him, but he is finding it tough to beat others too. He has neither lost or win so far. He should start beating these guys (and the solo woman Polgar). Polgar-Anand had interesting match in round 4.
Lets hope the second round of games be interesting and Anand win the tournament.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
M-Tel Masters 2005 First round
Score card says it all
Kramnik, V 1
Polgar, J 0.5
Topalov, V 0.5
Adams, M 0.5
Anand, V 0.5
Ponomariov, R 0
Anand played a draw againg Topalov, game between Adams and Polgar was draw too. Kramnik beat Ponomariov.
Kramnik, V 1
Polgar, J 0.5
Topalov, V 0.5
Adams, M 0.5
Anand, V 0.5
Ponomariov, R 0
Anand played a draw againg Topalov, game between Adams and Polgar was draw too. Kramnik beat Ponomariov.
M-Tel Masters 2005
M-Tel Masters 2005
M-Tel Masters 2005 starts today at Sofia, Bulgeria. Vishy is palying against 5 top-class players, Topalov, Kramnik, Adams, Polgar, Ponimariov. I am sure all the matches are going to be exciting. Wish Anand good luck to win the tournament.
M-Tel Masters 2005 starts today at Sofia, Bulgeria. Vishy is palying against 5 top-class players, Topalov, Kramnik, Adams, Polgar, Ponimariov. I am sure all the matches are going to be exciting. Wish Anand good luck to win the tournament.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Anand's ready for World Chess Championship- The Times of India
Anand's ready for World Chess Championship- The Times of India: "Anand's ready for World Chess Championship"
Times of India reports that Anand confirmed participation in world chess championship in San Luis, Argentina, around September-October this year. This going to be exciting tournament with top 8 players of world. I am looking forward to watch all the matches.
Times of India reports that Anand confirmed participation in world chess championship in San Luis, Argentina, around September-October this year. This going to be exciting tournament with top 8 players of world. I am looking forward to watch all the matches.
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