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Global Chess League Season 4 kicks off in Bengaluru with Carlsen’s return
The fourth Tech Mahindra Global Chess League season commenced in Bengaluru this Saturday. Six teams are competing in a nine-day franchise tournament featuring top chess players. World number one Magnus Carlsen returns to the league after a one-season absence. The league aims to highlight the human element of chess despite technological advancements. New features enhance spectator engagement and digital audience accessibility throughout the event.
Four Indian Grandmasters eye Esports World Cup glory in Paris
Four Indian Grandmasters will compete against Magnus Carlsen at the Esports World Cup. Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram, and Pranesh M represent S8UL Esports. Arjun Erigaisi competes for Gen.G Esports, aiming for prize money. Indian participation has doubled this year, marking a significant presence. The tournament features a revised two-phase format for the chess competition.
Ingrid Alexandra: Who is Norway's future queen in the viral clip showing her hugging shirtless Erling Haaland after Brazil win?
Norway's World Cup triumph over Brazil has sparked a secondary sensation: a viral clip appearing to show Princess Ingrid Alexandra hugging a shirtless Erling Haaland. While the hug remains unconfirmed by royal officials, the princess and her brother were visibly jubilant in the stands. This historic win, Norway's first quarterfinal appearance, offers a welcome ray of sunshine amidst the royal family's recent health challenges.
Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with wins
India's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon tie-break, while Praggnanandhaa secured a classical victory. Divya Deshmukh also bounced back with a win. These results keep India's challenge alive as the tournament heads into its final rounds.
Praggnanandhaa beats Magnus Carlsen in Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour to knock world No. 1 out of title contention
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa triumphed over world number one Magnus Carlsen in Las Vegas. The victory occurred at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. Praggnanandhaa won in 39 moves. This win marks Praggnanandhaa's success against Carlsen across all formats. Carlsen's loss eliminates him from title contention. The top players from each group advance to the quarterfinals.
PM Modi lauds Arjun Erigaisi's historic achievement as Indian Grandmaster breaks 2800 rating mark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi for surpassing the 2800 Elo rating in live chess, making him the youngest Indian and second player from the country to achieve this feat. Representing Team Alkaloid, Erigaisi's success in the 2024 European Chess Club Cup elevates him to World No. 3.
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Global Chess League to generate business value of $40 m in 5 years: Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi
The Global Chess League (GCL), initiated by Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, is projected to generate over $40 million in business value over five years, according to Tech Mahindra's CEO Mohit Joshi. The league, a joint venture with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is the world's first franchise-based chess league and targets expansion into the US and Europe alongside India. With six current teams and plans to expand to eight teams from the third season, GCL aims to boost engagement across social media and TV platforms.
You're on a roll: Gautam Adani lauds Praggnanandhaa for beating top-two ranked players at Norway Chess
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani praised Indian teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa for defeating world number one Magnus Carlsen and world number two Fabiano Caruana at Norway Chess.
M&M's Anand Mahindra shares Praggnanandhaa's checkmate swagger walk as he topples world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana
After defeating the world's number two chess player, R Praggnanandhaa was captured on video walking with confidence, taking pictures with fans, and signing autographs. The video, shared on Twitter by Mahindra & Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, was captioned, "Now, it was the world #2 in the bag..."
ACME to supply 1 lakh tonne green ammonia to Norway-based Yara
Norway-based Yara has signed a binding agreement with ACME Cleantech for the supply of 1 lakh tonne of green ammonia annually from ACME's plant in Oman through GHC SAOC. The long-term offtake agreement covers the supply of 1,00,000 tonne of renewable ammonia per annum by ACME from phase-1 of its Oman project with an expected start date in 2027.
Kevin Hart's 'Lift' is soon to be released on Netflix. Full cast and character guide
The storyline of Lift revolves around Cyrus Whitaker, an accomplished leader of an international heist team. Cyrus assembles a group of like-minded thieves for a daring mission – to steal 500 million dollars in gold from a plane soaring over 40,000 feet in the air. The stakes are high as Cyrus and his team race against time to accomplish the heist before the gold falls into the wrong hands.
Praggnanandhaa’s success a new Indian assault at the top of world chess: Viswanathan Anand
It is a huge achievement. He’s the first person after me to reach the final of a World Cup. And in the process qualify for the Candidates Tournament. So in a sense, it represents an almost new assault at the top of world chess after my retirement. That’s what gives me the most satisfaction, says Viswanathan Anand.
Neeraj Chopra praises Chandrayaan-3 mission, chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa amid World Athletics Championships final in Budapest
Indian Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a strong performance in the men's javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
I think people will start to notice Indian chess: Praggnanandhaa
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa believes his impressive performance in the FIDE World Cup will draw attention to Indian chess. The 18-year-old finished as the runner-up after losing to Magnus Carlsen in the final. Praggnanandhaa defeated world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura and world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana during the tournament, and became the third youngest player to qualify for the Candidates tournament. Despite his success, Praggnanandhaa remains humble and focused on continuous improvement, as he prepares for another tournament starting next week.
Tech Mahindra plans to add four more teams to global chess league
Protocol Sports Marketing, which is distributing the GCL globally, has secured media rights deals that will help the league reach millions of potential households across 225 countries and territories. GCL's official broadcast partners include Eurosport, DAZN, Saudi Sports Channel, Shahid, StarTimes, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports, Verdens Gang, WELT, Sportklub, TAPDMV, The Gaming Channel, and S Sport, among others.
From Djokovic's unceremonious deportation to Messi's emergence as the GOAT of football: Top sports stories of '22
2022 was a pretty eventful year for sports enthusiasts.
From Djokovic deportation to Messi magic: Top 10 sports stories of 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February saw them and allies Belarus become outcasts of world sport. Russia were kicked out of the football World Cup and world athletics championships while tennis players from both nations were banned from Wimbledon. However, Russian-born Elena Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan, won the women's singles title at the All England Club. Tensions were also evident at the US Open where Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Victoria Azarenka of Belarus.
Chess helped me become what I am, it's time for me to give back: Viswanathan Anand
Anand, whose moves on the board still leave opponents grasping at straws, wants to fully commit himself as "someone" who can work towards the betterment of the sport.
Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins title in Norway chess open
The Indian teenaged star has been putting in impressive performances in recent times and had beaten world number one Magnus Carlsen for a second time in the Chessable Master online event and lost a close final to China's Ding Liren. The GM will be part of the India B team in the open event of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai next month.
Beijing rule changes to revive China's IPO prospects in 2022, bankers say
Regulators are contemplating new rules scrutinising offshore listing plans of Chinese companies with variable interest entity structure, where a Chinese company sets up an offshore company for overseas listing purposes that allows foreign investors to buy into the stock.
Play Magnus Group, Mobile Premier League forge partnership for MPL Indian Chess Tour
“India is a fast-growing market for chess and the MPL Indian Chess Tour is a fantastic opportunity for young Indian players to shine on both this new national circuit and the global Meltwater Champions Chess Tour,” Andreas Thome, CEO of Play Magnus Group, said.
Beckham to Buffett, small IPOs using big names to sell shares
Beckham-backed Guild Esports Plc said Tuesday it raised 20 million pounds ($25.6 million) in a London listing, buoyed by the rising popularity of online games.
Liu He: The man China has sent to speak in Davos is 'the brain' behind its economic overhaul
It’s widely understood in the industry that Liu is the person; he never shies away from the problems and difficulties in China’s economy, analysts say.
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Aatur Mehta & Bhavya Gohil's Chess Automated has pieces moving on their own!
Chess Automated has three different modes. One of them allows users to invite a friend for a game either by entering the op ponent's user name in the app or inviting a Facebook friend to get connected to the game through the chess app.
Playing chess gives me pleasure: Viswanathan Anand
Making it clear that he will continue to make his moves on the 64 squares as long as he enjoys doing it, Anand spoke about great moments, rivalry and more.
BML Munjal University appoints 15 members to its advisory board
BML Munjal University (BMU), founded by the promoters of the Hero Group, today announced the appointment of 15 members to its advisory board.
Viswanathan Anand: Returning from the wilderness
Viswanathan Anand recounts the Candidates Tournament, from beating top seed Levon Aronian to keeping Sergey Karjakin at bay.
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