India slipped to 25th in the 2026 Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI), highlighting gender imbalance in the sport. Despite strong performances by elite women players, female participation in youth ...

India has slipped to 25th place in the Gender Equality in Chess Index 2026 despite improving its overall score compared to the previous edition. Here’s why it happened?

What started as a normal over-the-board chess game quickly turned into something far more intense. After sitting down at the board, it became clear the opponent was the US Women’s Chess Champion.

KERON Sandiford, after two weekends of intense competition, won the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers, while young Kataleya Sam took home the first-place prize in the women’s qualifiers. The ...

Magnus Carlsen is the most influential figure in the world of chess and it is thus significant when he uses his star power to spread awareness on topics such as encouraging young girls to pick up ...

AFTER four rounds of intense battle over the chessboard, Keron Sandiford and Ciel Clement lead the National Open Chess ...

The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war ...

Sam captures Women’s title Keron Sandiford delivered a commanding performance to capture the National Open Chess Championship Qualifiers, while rising ...

During a blitz game at the European Women’s Blitz Chess Championship, one player appeared to be completely losing as the opponent built a powerful attack on the king. With only seconds left on the ...

Meet the Delhi University students who have secured a North Zone gold medal for their varsity. These young girls from LSR, Miranda, DSE and SRCC reflect on their strategy and sisterhood.

With her showing in the Capital City of the Czech Republic, Deshmukh took her live rating score to her best ever 2509.3 to climb to the tenth spot in the standings.

Hockey: India face Wales in their last group stage game at the women's hockey World Cup qualifiers Football: India were ...