During the award ceremony, she touched the feet of chess legend Magnus Carlsen as a sign of respect, surprising him. Carlsen also emerged victorious in the rapid and blitz categories, solidifying his ...

Magnus Carlsen won the rapid and blitz titles at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He won the double in 2019 ...

India’s Bristy Mukherjee won the All India Women Rapid event (Event B) with a 7/7 score at the Tata Steel Chess India ...

Carlsen survived the scare, consolidating with a series of draws before defeating his rival in their penultimate round endgame. Carlsen was first with 13/18, while Wesley So of the US overtook ...

Carlsen, taken aback by the unexpected homage, was momentarily speechless. His reaction, a wide and genuine smile, spoke volumes about the profound impact the gesture had on him. It was not just a ...

When Bristy Mukherjee, a champion in all India women’s Rapid Chess event, touched the feet of Magnus Carlsen for a traditional pronam on Sunday, it must have been a culture shock for the ace. However, ...

The rich tapestry of Indian sporting traditions was once again on full display during the Tata Steel Chess India Festival ...

Magnus Carlsen, the 33-year-old Norwegian chess grandmaster is extremely popular and needs no introduction. The testament to ...

Magnus Carlsen's popularity was at the forefront when he had to hand the trophy to Bristy Mukherjee, who won the All India ...

At the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen completed a remarkable double clinching the ...

Magnus Carlsen triumphs again in Kolkata, securing victory in both the rapid and blitz sections of the chess tournament. His ...