The Financial Express

Koneru Humpy’s 15-year chase for World Chess title may end before it begins — here’s why

World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has waited 15 years for another crack at the Women's World Chess Championship. A war-shadowed Cyprus may deny her that chance before she plays a single move.

Gukesh’s reign faces scrutiny: Kasparov and Karpov’s criticism of Indian GM’s world title not all hate

Russian chess legends Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov have questioned D Gukesh’s reign as world champion, with the latter ...

Amid Praggnanandhaa's poor run, former Candidates winner says good form crucial for victory: 'Has a clear advantage'

R Praggnanandhaa has had a tough run in recent months, having gone through a decline in the second half of 2025 and finishing a lowly 11th at the recent Tata Steel Chess tournament after entering as ...

TOISA 2025: Chess sensation Divya Deshmukh named ‘Emerging Sportsperson of the Year’

At the Times of India Sports Awards 2025, Divya Deshmukh won Emerging Sportsperson of the Year. The 20-year-old shone globally, winning the Women’s Chess World Cup, becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster ...

TOISA 2025 Winners List: Samrat Rana, Smriti Mandhana bag top honours; Sheetal Devi wins female Para Sportsperson of the Year

Shooter Samrat Rana and cricketer Smriti Mandhana were crowned Sportspersons of the Year at the TOISA 2025 awards in Lucknow.