Karthikeyan murali

Exclusive | Not Gukesh, Anand! Meet the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen in classical with black in his 14 years as World No. 1

03:03 25/08/2025

Karthikeyan Murali, the 26-year-old Grandmaster from Thanjavur, holds a unique place in Indian chess history. In 2023, at the Qatar Masters, he became the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen with the black pieces during the Norwegian’s 14-year reign as World No. 1. A two-time national champion, Murali’s accidental chess journey now carries one unforgettable milestone.

Chennai Grand Masters Chess: Vincent Keymer creates history, secures title with a round to spare; breaks into world Top 10

15:01 14/08/2025

Vincent Keymer dominated the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, securing the title with a round to spare and making history as the tournament's first sole champion. His impressive performance propelled him into the world's Top 10 on the live rating list. In the Challengers, Pranesh M leads, with a promotion to the 2026 Masters at stake.