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4 days ago
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‘I used to beat Indians at will': Former legends on India's growing supremacy in chess
India's young chess players are making a global impact and it was evident in the recently-concluded Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, where they gave tough fight to experienced stars. Here's what some of the legends said about India's growing dominance in chess. read more India's rise in chess is being noticed by the world now. The recently concluded Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament clearly showed that young Indian players are taking over and giving tough competition to experienced global stars at the biggest of stages. The tournament was organised by the Delhi Chess Association and saw more than 350 players, including Grandmasters, International Masters, and many rising Indian talents, take part. Several young Indians outperformed big international names during the event. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta won the tournament, his record fourth title at the prestigious event. He scored 8.5 points out of 10 to win the trophy and a seven lakh prize money. Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko claimed second place and Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh won the third prize. Also Read: Carlsen takes a brutal dig at Gukesh, Erigaisi after winning Norway Chess: 'I can outplay the kids' It was very hard for me: Sanikidze One of the international players, 36-year-old Georgian GM Tornike Sanikidze, struggled to keep up. He was seeded 18th but finished 53rd. Speaking after the tournament, he said, 'This tournament is very beautiful and very hard. There are so many grandmasters, and so many kids. That makes it a very strong tournament. It was very hard for me.' 'I was here in 2013. Even then, I could see the new generation coming. Back then, I was rated 2518, and I left at 2513; that's how hard it was to play Indians. And now? Look at the top 10. There are four Indians. The world champion is Indian. That says everything.' Meanwhile, 50-year-old Slovak GM Mikulas Manik, was equally impressed with Indians. 'India has done remarkable work with its young talents. And it's only getting better. The chess quality here is improving at a rate that's hard to believe,' he said. Also Read: Hikaru Nakamura's WR Chess wins World Blitz Team Championship in controversial fashion: 'This whole appeal thing was a mess' I used to beat Indian girls at will: Rani Hamid Rani Hamid, the 80-year-old legendary chess player from Bangladesh, also shared her honest thoughts on Indian players. 'I used to beat Indian girls at will. It felt good back then. But now, look where India is, and where we are. The difference is too big.' 19-year-old Indian GM Gukesh Dommaraju is the current Chess World Champion. He defeated China's Ding Liren at the age of 18 to win the world title last year. Other Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa , and Aravindh Chithambaram are also making waves in the chess world. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
The Hindu
5 days ago
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- The Hindu
Abhijeet Gupta triumphs in Delhi Open chess tournament
Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta executed a quick draw in the tenth round against Aronyak Ghosh and clinched the title with 8.5 points in the 21st Delhi GM Open chess tournament at the Tivoli Gardens, Chhattarpur, on Saturday. It was a 12-move draw following a repetition of the position thrice that ensured the fourth title in the tournament for the 35-year-old Abhijeet. The title fetched a cash prize of Rs.7,00,000 for Abhijeet who won seven matches and drew the other three. There were five players tied on eight points, but as per the tie-break score, Mihail Nikitenko, Diptayan Ghosh, Aronyak Ghosh, Aditya Samant and Duc Hoa Nguyen were placed second to sixth in that order. The second placing was worth Rs.6,00,000 while the reduction of prize money by Rs.1,00,000 every spot meant Rs.2,00,000 for the sixth place. There were as many as 16 players tied on 7.5 points, but the tie-break rule categorised them in order, fetching Rs.1,00,000 for the seventh to tenth place. Top seed SL Narayanan finished seventh and pocketed Rs.1,00,000. There was cash prize up to the 55th spot in the tournament that carried an overall prize purse of Rs.1.21 crore, spread over three sections. In the category of the lowest rated players, Dinesh Kumar won the first prize of Rs.4,00,000. He was followed by Naitik Sethi and M Sibi who won Rs.3,00,000 and Rs.2,00,000 respectively. The results (tenth round): Abhijeet Gupta 8.5 drew with Aronyak Ghosh 8; S.L. Narayanan 7.5 drew with Aditya Samant 8; Diptayan Ghosh 8 bt Adarsh Sriram 7; Semetei Tegin 7.5 drew with Karthik Venkataraman 7.5; Manuel Petrosyan 7.5 drew with Mamikon Gharibyan 7.5; Luka Paichadze 7.5 drew with Neelash Saha 7.5; Duc Hoa Nguyen 8 bt Vitaly Sivuk 7; S. Nitin lost to Mihail Nikitenko 8; Deepan Chakkravarthy 7 drew with Van Huy Nguyen 7.5; Levan Pantsulaia 6.5 lost to Saravana Krishnan 7.5; David Gochelashvili 6.5 lost to Arsen Davtyan 7.5; P. Karthikeyan 7 drew with Harsh Suresh 7; Mikulas Manik 7 drew with Hari Madhavan 7; Uurtsaikh Agibileg 7.5 bt Viresh Sharnarthi 6.5; Alexander Slizhevsky 6.5 lost to Paras Bhoir 7.5.
India Gazette
7 days ago
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- India Gazette
Delhi GM Open 2025: Abhijeet Gupta creates history with fourth title win
New Delhi [India] June 14 (ANI): Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta emerged as the undisputed champion of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament (Delhi GM Open) 2025, scoring 8.5 points out of 10 to clinch a record fourth title at Asia's most prestigious open chess event, according to a release from Delhi GM Open. Gupta, 36, delivered a flawless campaign, remaining unbeaten across 10 rounds. His decisive Round 9 victory over Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko gave him the edge, and a final-round draw against IM Aronyak Ghosh secured the title outright. Nikitenko (2520, Belarus) finished second with 8 points, edging Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh (2573) on tiebreaks. Ghosh claimed third place, having impressed with sharp play and a key final-round win over GM Karthik Venkataraman. Despite finishing on 8 points, IM Aronyak Ghosh and GM Aditya S Samant settled for fourth and fifth, respectively, on tiebreaks. The top 10 featured a compelling mix of seasoned professionals and rising stars. Vietnam's GM Nguyen Duc Hoa secured 6th place with 7.5 points, followed by India's top seed GM SL Narayanan in 7th. Armenian GMs Mamikon Gharibyan and Manuel Petrosyan finished 8th and 9th, respectively, both with 7.5 points. Rounding off the top 10 was Kyrgyzstan's IM Tologon Tegin Semetei, who also ended with 7.5 points, highlighting the tournament's diverse and competitive field. Organised by Delhi Chess Association, this year's edition welcomed over 2,500 players from more than 20 countries, including 24 Grandmasters, and boasted a record prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore. Held in New Delhi, the tournament once again cemented its reputation as a vital platform for elite and emerging chess players alike. Meanwhile, Category C, hosted at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur, featured 1,250 players and a total prize pool of Rs 35 lakhs. The winner of the section was Dinesh Kumar H from Tamil Nadu, who took home the Rs 4,00,000 top prize. He was followed by Naitik Sethi (Rs 3,00,000) and Sibi M (Rs 2,00,000) in second and third place, respectively. Other notable prize-winners included Gitanesh Phogat, Sai Krishna S., and AGM Yogesh Kumar Gupta, reflecting the remarkable grassroots strength of the Indian chess circuit. As the curtains fall on this landmark edition, Abhijeet Gupta's fourth crown stands not just as a personal milestone but also as a testament to India's growing dominance in the global chess ecosystem, both at the top and grassroots levels. (ANI)
Time of India
14-06-2025
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- Time of India
Historic feat! GM Abhijeet Gupta clinches fourth title at 21st Delhi International Open Chess Tournament 2025
Abhijeet Gupta (middle), Mihail Nikitenko (left), Diptayan Ghosh (right) Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta won his record fourth title at the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025, scoring 8.5 points out of 10. The tournament, organised by Delhi Chess Association, featured over 2,500 players from more than 20 countries and offered a prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore. Gupta, 36, remained unbeaten throughout the tournament's 10 rounds. His crucial victory came in Round 9 against Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko, followed by a draw with IM Aronyak Ghosh in the final round to secure the championship. Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko claimed second place with 8 points, while Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh secured third position based on tiebreak calculations. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! IM Aronyak Ghosh and GM Aditya S Samant finished fourth and fifth respectively, both scoring 8 points. Vietnamese GM Nguyen Duc Hoa took sixth place with 7.5 points, with India's top seed GM SL Narayanan following in seventh position. Armenian Grandmasters Mamikon Gharibyan and Manuel Petrosyan secured eighth and ninth places respectively. Kyrgyzstan's IM Tologon Tegin Semetei completed the top 10, all three finishing with 7.5 points. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The tournament attracted 24 Grandmasters among its participants, establishing itself as Asia's most prestigious open chess event. Delhi GM Open final standing (Image: TOI special arrangements) The Category C section, held at Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur, featured 1,250 players competing for a total prize pool of Rs 35 lakhs. Tamil Nadu's Dinesh Kumar H emerged victorious in Category C, earning the top prize of Rs 4,00,000. Naitik Sethi secured second place with a prize of Rs 3,00,000, while Sibi M finished third, receiving Rs 2,00,000. Gitanesh Phogat, Sai Krishna S., and AGM Yogesh Kumar Gupta were among other notable prize winners in the tournament. This prestigious chess event showcased both established professionals and emerging talents, reinforcing India's position in international chess competition.
Hans India
14-06-2025
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- Hans India
Delhi GM Open: Gupta outwits Nikitenko
New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta surged into sole lead at the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament (Delhi GM Open) 2025 after a clinical Round 9 victory over Belarusian GM Mihail Nikitenko. With the win, Gupta now sits atop the leaderboard with eight points from nine rounds, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the championship ahead of the final round. In the marquee clash of the day, Gupta, playing white, outmanoeuvred co-leader Nikitenko in a sharp encounter that further cemented his reputation as one of the tournament's most consistent performers. The result pushes Nikitenko into the chasing pack with nine points. Among the key matchups, Armenian GM Mamikon Gharibyan and Indian GM SL Narayanan played out a draw, taking both to 7 points each. Vietnamese GM Nguyen Van Huy held India's GM Diptayan Ghosh to a draw, with both also moving to seven points. Swedish GM Vitaly Sivuk drew with IM Nitin S to remain in the tightly packed seven-point group. Meanwhile, GM Aditya S Samant scored a crucial win over Belarusian GM Aleksej Aleksandrov, moving to 7.5 points. Joining him in second place is IM Aronyak Ghosh, who defeated IM Sharnarthi Viresh to also climb to 7.5 points. The duo now trail sole leader Abhijeet Gupta by just half a point heading into the final round. Further down the standings, players like GM Luka Paichadze, IM Manish Anto Cristiano F, and GM Deepan Chakkravarthy also notched up important victories to stay in the top half of the table. The tournament, organised under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation, features over 2,500 participants from more than 20 countries, including 24 Grandmasters, and boasts a record prize pool of Rs 1.21 crore. It remains a flagship event in the Indian and Asian chess circuits.
