D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi lead the field at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand (Sept 3–16). Top two finishers in Open and Women’s events qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

Praggnanandhaa is glad that the young Indians, apart from the top three, have been doing well of late. “Aravindh Chithambaram is playing great chess,” he said.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has ascended to India's No. 1 chess player, securing the UzChess Cup Masters title by defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov. This victory propelled his live rating to 2778.3 ...

After Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam went viral following a loss to D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa called it an instinctive reaction — not ideal, but good for chess visibility. While praising Carlsen ...

The victory took Praggnanandhaa's live rating to 2778.3, making him World No. 4 - up three places - as he achieved his highest career ranking. "Congratulations @rpraggnachess! Proud of you!

R Praggnanandhaa’s title at the UzChess Cup Masters, saw the 19-year-old become the new India No. 1 in the live classical chess rankings. He defeated Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov, with Black ...

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's live rating has now reached 2778.3. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday lauded grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who became India's top-ranked chess ...

New India No. 1 R Praggnanandhaa was recently asked about his perspective on Carlsen’s table slam reaction. Speaking to PTI, he said, “Yes, it was an instinctive reaction.

GM Praggnanandhaa overtakes World Champion Gukesh in live rankings, now ranked world No. 5 with 2777.2. Arjun Erigaisi remains India's top player at No. 4. Gukesh slipped to number six with 2776.6 ...

New Delhi: The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, congratulated the Tamil Nadu chess players, world champion D Gukesh, Aravindh Chithambaram, and R Praggnanandhaa for ...

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R Praggnanandhaa has surpassed D Gukesh in live FIDE rankings, reaching a rating of 2777.2 while competing in the UzChess Cup Masters. He is currently tied for the lead in the tournament after ...