Indian chess players

Chess: ‘Whole lot of letters...’ — Magnus Carlsen welcomes Praggnanandhaa to Team Liquid

08:36 12/08/2025

Magnus Carlsen's Team Liquid welcomes the young Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, ahead of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Praggnanandhaa joins other Indian players in the esports arena, while Carlsen and other grandmasters have already secured their spots. Praggnanandhaa will compete in the Last Chance Qualifiers for a chance to participate in the tournament.

Chess Sensation: 9-Year-Old Indian Prodigy Holds Magnus Carlsen to Draw Or: Magnus Carlsen Held to Draw by 9-Year-Old Indian Chess Player in Online Tournament

11:49 28/06/2025

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.