14-year-old Ethan Vaz clinched a silver medal at the National Under-17 Open Chess Championship 2025-26, earning selection to represent India at global youth events.
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Global Chess League Season 3: Caruana, Giri, Hou, and Praggnanandhaa Headline SG Pipers’ Star-Studded Squad
The Alpine SG Pipers have unveiled a powerhouse roster for Season 3 of the Global Chess League, which will be held in India for the first time from December 13–24. Retaining R Praggnanandhaa and Hou Yifan, the team adds Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Nino Batsiashvili, and Leon Luke Mendonca to its formidable lineup.
One Step to Go: Nitish Belurkar Inches Closer to Grandmaster Title
Goa’s International Master Nitish Belurkar has earned his second Grandmaster norm at the 5th International Festival of La Plagne Soleil Masters in France. With this stellar performance, he's now just one norm and 28 Elo points away from becoming a Grandmaster — one of the most prestigious titles in chess.
