Chess

The winners of the Turkmenistan National Championships in classical chess for boys and girls across age groups under 8 to 18 have been decided. Around 500 young players from across the country's velayats competed at the Specialized Chess and Checkers School in Ashgabat. The results will help form the national team for international tournaments.

February 02, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Muscat Nights International Chess Championship 2026 has concluded in Muscat, Oman, after running from January 14 to 24. The event drew 270 players from 36 countries and featured strong performances by Indian competitors. Organized by the Oman Chess Committee, it highlighted both competitive chess and cultural activities.

Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca won the Muscat Nights International Open A section on tie-breaks after scoring 6.5 out of 9 points. Fellow Indian GM Pranesh M finished second, also undefeated in the tournament. Indian players dominated, securing victories in all three sections of the event.

January 31, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

At 82, Sayeda Jasimunnessa Khatun, better known as Rani Hamid, remains one of the oldest active women players in the chess world. Her decades-long contributions to the game continue unabated. People's love for her work keeps her motivated.

Fabiano Caruana has described world champion D Gukesh's costly one-move blunder in the Tata Steel Chess Masters as a rare instance of chess blindness. The incident occurred during round six against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, leading to Gukesh's immediate resignation. Caruana emphasized that such lapses are uncommon for the young Indian grandmaster.

January 31, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Six-year-old Hoor Fatima from Kashmir secured first place in the under-7 category at the All Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chess Championship. The event, held at IDPS School in Sunjwan, Jammu, on January 30, featured strong participation from across the union territory. Her victory underscores her status as a rising chess prodigy.