Candidates chess: How R Praggnanandhaa outfoxed Anish Giri as Indians stay unbeaten in round 1

India's R Praggnanandhaa delivered a tactical masterclass on the opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates, defeating Dutch No.

Nihal Sarin Exclusive: Candidates 2026 Predictions, Anish Giri's 'Drawish' Tag, and More #Chess

In an exclusive chat with TOI Sports reporter Jyotirmoy Halder, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin shares his views on the 2026 ...

Pragg, Sindarov, Caruana start off with big wins

R Praggnanandhaa and Javokhir Sindarov sparkled on Day 1 of the Candidates tournament with impressive wins, while all Women's ...

Obsessive film habit drives Ausar Thompson's otherworldly defense

Win or lose, Ausar Thompson makes a point to watch film while his Detroit Pistons teammates shower, dress and, when on the ...