Delighted to share the Key Highlights of our AICF Blueprint: 'Checkmating Challenges for Chess Development in Bharat.' Join me as we embark on this strategic roadmap to elevate Bharatiya chess to new heights. 1/18 @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @aicfchess

Arjun Erigaisi defeated GM Nikita Vitiugov to move to 4 points, just half a point behind the leader after Round 5 of the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand. Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh suffered setbacks, while Nihal Sarin, Pranav V and Abhimanyu Puranik registered crucial wins. Vidit

R Vaishali held Kateryna Lagno to a draw in Round 5 to stay on top at the Women’s Grand Swiss in Samarkand. Harika notched her fifth draw in a row, while Vantika fought hard against top seed Anna Muzychuk. Six rounds still to go; stay strong, stay focused, the journey continues!!

In Round 4 of the FIDE Grand Swiss at Samarkand, Praggnanandhaa drew with Abhimanyu Mishra and Gukesh shared the point with Arjun. Divya Deshmukh scored a fine win over Amin Bassem and Raunak Sadhwani also registered victory. Leon Mendonca, Vidit, Harikrishna, Pranav, Nihal,

R Vaishali held her composure in Round 4 of the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss at Samarkand, drawing against IM Dinara Wagner to stay in the lead with 3.5 points. Harika Dronavalli registered her fourth consecutive draw, while Vantika faced a tough loss to Alexandra Kosteniuk. Keep

In Round 3 of the FIDE Grand Swiss at Samarkand, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi Arjun, Harikrishna, Aditya Mittal and Pranav V registered victories. Leon Luke Mendonca, Vidit Gujarathi, Nihal Sarin, Divya Deshmukh, Karthikeyan Murali, Narayanan S L and Aryan Chopra settled for

Defending champion R Vaishali continues her brilliant run, taking sole lead with a perfect score after Round 3 of the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand! Vantika faced her first setback, while Harika registered her third draw. Keep the fighting spirit high for the rounds

Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi Arjun, Nihal Sarin, Leon Luke Mendonca, and Aryan Chopra scored victories in Round 2 of the FIDE Grand Swiss at Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Gukesh, Vidit Gujarathi, Abhimanyu Puranik, Pranav V, Sadhwani Raunak, Narayanan S. L., Harikrishna, Divya Deshmukh, and

Vaishali asserted her supremacy in Round 2 of the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss at Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a fine win over IM Eline Roebers. Vantika Agrawal held the third seed GM Bibisara Assaubayeva to a creditable draw, while Harika shared the point with Nurgyul Salimova. It’s

World Champion D Gukesh, defending champion Vidit Gujarathi and Abhimanyu Puranik began the FIDE Grand Swiss at Samarkand, Uzbekistan with solid wins. Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi Arjun, Leon Luke Mendonca, Pranav V, Sadhwani Raunak, Narayanan SL, Aditya Mittal and Nihal Sarin held

R Vaishali began her title defence at the Women’s FIDE Grand Swiss with a win over IM Tokhirjonova Gulrukhbegim, Vantika Agrawal impressed with victory against higher rated IM Osmak Yuliia while Harika Dronavalli made a steady start with a draw. Stay determined for more triumphs

Cheering for our Kings & Queens at the FIDE Grand Swiss as they aim for the title and a spot in the Candidates!! @rpraggnachess @ArjunErigaisi @DGukesh @viditchess @HariChess @NihalSarin @KarthikeyanM64 @sadhwani2005 @manyupuranik @leonkingof64 @GM_Pranav_V @GMNarayananSL

Congratulations to Aarini Lahoty, the youngest player in the country to achieve FIDE rating in all three formats at just six years of age. Wishing her steady progress and many more laurels for the nation! @narendramodi @mansukhmandviya @FIDE_chess @PMOIndia @IndiaSports

Congratulations to Pranav V on winning the strong Fujairah Open. Wishing you continued progress and many more laurels for Bharat. @GM_Pranav_V @narendramodi @mansukhmandviya @FIDE_chess @PMOIndia @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @aicfchess

Remembering the Wizard of Hockey, the man with a ‘magnetic field on the turf,’ Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. Greetings to everyone on National Sports Day. Here’s to early mornings, silent grinds, team huddles, and the determination to try again after every

Congratulations to Pragnanandha on a brilliant run at the Sinquefield Cup, finishing runner-up after a thrilling fight and booking a well deserved spot in the Grand Chess Tour Finals. Your journey continues to inspire with grit and grace. @rpraggnachess @narendramodi

August 29th is not just an ordinary day on the calendar. It is a day of sporting spirit when National Sports Day is celebrated to pay homage to the magnetic hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand, whose enchanting stickwork made hockey history. Join us in paying our gratitude to our

Aadarniya Pradhan Mantri Sh. @narendramodi Ji, under your able leadership, India’s sports ecosystem has transformed remarkably, making the nation a global powerhouse across sporting disciplines. Your love for chess has inspired millions. Today, India stands proud as a global

Chess has come home 🇮🇳 Go-Goa-Game is on… We're thrilled to welcome the FIDE World Cup 2025, to be held from Oct 30 to Nov 27. This month-long event will showcase the world's best chess talent in the beautiful state of Goa. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Prime

Dear sporty folks, may I have your Dhyan (attention) please! Join us on National Sports Day (NSD) on August 29 in memory of hockey wizard Late Dhyan Chand ji. Spend at least an hour every day on the playground to keep your body fit because Khelega Bharat, tabhi toh badhega