Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Vaishali on Nodirbek’s handshake refusal: ‘Didn’t know it was big thing in India’ | Chess News – The Times of India

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Vaishali vs Nodirbek at Tata Steel Chess Challengers (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali has outlined her primary ambitions for the year, focusing on achieving consistent performances and aiming for a spot in the prestigious Candidates Tournament. The 23-year-old had a notable year in 2024, marked by significant achievements including earning the Grandmaster…

Tata Steel Chess 2025: R Praggnanandhaa joins D Gukesh at the top, sets up epic final-day title charge | Chess News – The Times of India

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D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: The penultimate round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 on Saturday witnessed a series of impressive results for the Indian contingent in Wijk aan Zee.In a commanding performance, R Praggnanandhaa secured his sixth win of the tournament, defeating Serbia’s Alexey Sarana…

Nodirbek Yakubboev extends heartfelt apology to Grandmaster R Vaishali with flowers and chocolates | Chess News – The Times of India

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(Video Grab: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: After previously apologising to Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali for not shaking hands with her during their fourth-round match at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev met Vaishali again to further express his regret over the incident.To make amends, Yakubboev brought flowers and chocolates, showing his sincere…

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh tightens lead at the top; R Praggnanandhaa back to winning ways | Chess News – The Times of India

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Gukesh Dommaraju (Tata Steel Chess Tournament Photo) NEW DELHI: Following one of the most highly anticipated clashes of Round 10, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju maintained his lead at the top of the Masters leaderboard at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament, defeating Dutchman Max Warmerdam on his home soil in Wijk aan Zee on Wednesday.Defending with…

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh becomes sole leader; R Praggnanandhaa beaten for first time | Chess News – The Times of India

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R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh (Tata Steel Chess 2025 Photo) NEW DELHI: Following a rest day in Wijk aan Zee on Monday, the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament returned with a bang as Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the sole leader in the Masters standings after defeating compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in a 43-move game…

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev declines hand-shake with Indian GM R Vaishali due to religious reasons; apologises later | Chess News – The Times of India

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Image credit: Tata Steel Chess Tournament NEW DELHI: Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev‘s decision not to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali sparked controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The Uzbek player later issued an apology, clarifying that his action was due to “religious reasons” and was not meant to disrespect her.In a video shared…

Tata Steel Chess 2025: D Gukesh vs R Praggnanandhaa ends in draw; Arjun Erigaisi still winless after Round 8 | Chess News – The Times of India

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D Gukesh (Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 Photo) NEW DELHI: The Round 8 matchup of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 between Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Gukesh Dommaraju on Sunday drew significant attention in Wijk aan Zee, with a large crowd gathering at the Dutch venue to witness the youngest-ever World Chess Champion face his compatriot.Defending…

Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025: D Gukesh to return to board with intriguing Round 1 clash against Anish Giri | Chess News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: After an exhilarating 2024, a new dawn awaits Indian chess. As it prepares for its first major event of 2025, the world’s top Grandmasters have gathered in the Netherlands for the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Hosted in the picturesque town of Wijk aan Zee, the event will run from January 17 to…