Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called Grandmaster Koneru Humpy "a sporting icon" after she met him following her recent triumph in the FIDE Women's World Rapid Chess Championship in New York.

The new trophy of the FIDE Chess World Cup, being held in Panjim, was on Friday (October 31, 2025) christened as the Viswanathan Anand trophy, in honour of the five-time world champion Indian legend.

Teen chess sensation Dommaraju Gukesh continues his meteoric rise, securing his fourth classical win at the prestigious 2025 Norway Chess tournament with a commanding performance in Round 9 against ...

The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 kicked off on Saturday as its opening ceremony was held in Panjim, where the new trophy was unveiled. The new Chess World Cup trophy has been named after Viswanathan ...