Exciting news awaits all chess aficionados! We’re delighted to announce the highly anticipated upcoming chess tournament set to take place in India this May 2024. Prepare to be part of an exhilarating journey filled with intense matches, strategic maneuvers, and unforgettable moments of brilliance. Whether you’re a seasoned player or an aspiring grandmaster, this tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent and dedication. Stay tuned for further details and get ready to make your mark on the chessboard. Name of Tournament Start Date End Date Place Akshayakalpa Karnataka State ..read more

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of chess brilliance! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming chess tournament scheduled for May 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a passionate beginner, this event promises an exhilarating experience filled with strategic battles and unforgettable moments. European Chess Events 2024 Name Place Start End FIRST SATURDAY May 2024, Budapest GM-IM-FM Budapest, Hungary 04 May 2024 14 May 2024 Bodenseeopen 2024 Bregenz, Austria 04 May 2024 12 May 2024 Bodensee-Senioreopen 2024 Bregenz, Austria 05 May 2024 11 May 2024 3rd OPEN CHESS TOURN ..read more

Popular chess engines are powerful computer programs designed to play chess at a high level of proficiency. They utilize advanced algorithms, heuristics, and artificial intelligence techniques to analyze positions, evaluate moves, and make decisions during gameplay. Chess engines have a rich history dating back to the mid-20th century when early programs like NSS and Mac Hack emerged. The development of faster computers in the 1970s led to pioneering engines like Belle and Cray Blitz, which competed in human tournaments. The 1990s saw the rise of commercial engines like Fritz and Junior, while ..read more

17-year-old Indian GM Gukesh D becomes the youngest ever to win FIDE Candidates 2024. Gukesh D needed to draw against Hikaru Nakamura to win the FIDE Candidates 2024. Gukesh D became the second Indian after Vishy Anand to win a Candidates. A must-win game between Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi ended in a draw after 6 hour of gameplay. Praggnanandhaa won against Nijat Abasov in Round 14. Vidit Santosh Gujrathi game against Alireza Firouzja finished in a draw. Open Final Standings after Round 14: Rank Player Points 1 Gukesh D 9 2 Hikaru Nakamura 8½ 3 Ian Nepomniachtchi 8½ 4 ..read more

Chessbox sends happy birthday wishes to all chess players born in the month of April. Happy Birthday to all the chess grandmasters and chess players who’ve left an indelible mark on the game. Join us in wishing Happy Birthday to all chess players. Indian Chess players birthdays in April Rohini Khadilkar- Rohini Khadilkar was born on 1 April 1963 in Mumbai, India. She won Woman International Master in 1981. Current Rating : 2215 Vasanti Khadilkar – Vasanti Khadilkar was born on was born on 1 April 1961 . She won in 1974 the inaugural Indian Women’s Championship. Bodda Pratyusha – Bodda Pratyush ..read more

After round 12 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024, the standings are incredibly tight with the top three players all tied with the same score. This intense competition reflects the high level of play and determination among the players. In the Women’s category, Vaishali R made it back-to-back wins while Koneru Humpy finished with a draw. Round 12 Results: Open Player 1 Result Player 2 Hikaru Nakamura 1-0 Alireza Firouzja Nijat Abasov 0-1 Gukesh D Fabiano Caruana 1-0 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi Ian Nepomniachtchi ½-½ Praggnanandhaa R Round 12 Results: Women Player 1 Result Playe ..read more

Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana won their Round 10 in open category. In women’s category Lei Tingjie and Vaishali Rameshbabu won in Round 10. Round 10 Results : Open Player 1 Result Player 2 Hikaru Nakamura 1-0 Nijat Abasov Fabiano Caruana 1-0 Alireza Firouzja Ian Nepomniachtchi ½-½ Gukesh D Praggnanandhaa R ½-½ Vidit Santosh Gujrathi Round 10 Results : Women’s Player 1 Result Player 2 Kateryna Lagno ½-½ Anna Muzychuk Aleksandra Goryachkina 0-1  Lei Tingjie Nurgyul Salimova  0-1  Vaishali Rameshbabu Tan Zhongyi ½-½ Humpy Koneru Open Players Standi ..read more

Hikaru Nakamura, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alireza Firouzja won their matches in FIDE candidates Round 11. Hikaru Nakamura beat R Praggnanandhaa, Ian Nepomniachtchi beat Vidit Santosh Gujrathi and Alireza Firouzja won against Nijat Abasov . Last match in open Round 11 was draw between Gukesh D and Fabiano Caruana . Round 11 Results : Open Player 1 Result Player 2 Praggnanandhaa R 0-1 Hikaru Nakamura Vidit Santosh Gujrathi 0-1 Ian Nepomniachtchi Gukesh D ½-½ Fabiano Caruana Alireza Firouzja 1-0 Nijat Abasov Round 11 Results : Women’s Tan Zhongyi has maintained her number 1 spot after ..read more

Vidit Santosh Gujrathi  and Tan Zhongyi were the only winners in Round 9 of Candidates 2024. All other 6 matches ended in draws. Round 9 Results : Open Player 1 Result Player 2 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi  1-0 Hikaru Nakamura Gukesh D ½-½ Praggnanandhaa R Alireza Firouzja ½-½ Ian Nepomniachtchi Nijat Abasov ½-½ Fabiano Caruana Round 9 Results : Women’s Player 1 Result Player 2 Humpy Koneru ½-½ Kateryna Lagno Vaishali Rameshbabu 0-1 Tan Zhongyi Lei Tingjie ½-½ Nurgyul Salimova Anna Muzychuk ½-½ Aleksandra Goryachkina Open Players Standings: Rank Player Points ..read more

Hikaru Nakamura & Gukesh D won their Round 8 matches in open. Lei Tingjie & Humpy Koneru won in women’s competition. Round 8 Results : Open Player 1 Result Player 2 Hikaru Nakamura 1-0 Fabiano Caruana Ian Nepomniachtchi ½-½  Nijat Abasov Praggnanandhaa R ½-½  Alireza Firouzja Vidit Santosh Gujrathi 0-1  Gukesh D Round 8 Results : Women’s Player 1 Result Player 2 Kateryna Lagno ½-½  Aleksandra Goryachkina Nurgyul Salimova ½-½  Anna Muzychuk Tan Zhongyi 0-1 Lei Tingjie Humpy Koneru 1-0 Vaishali Rameshbabu Open Players Standings: Ran ..read more