Abhijeet Gupta wins Odisha open GM chess festival

Indian Grand Master Abhijeet Gupta clinched the title at the Odisha Open 16th International GM Chess Festival held at SoA University. The five-time Commonwealth Champion secured 8 points after 10 rounds to emerge as the victor on Saturday.

The Odisha Open 16th International GM Chess Festival concluded at SoA University with Indian Grand Master Abhijeet Gupta taking top honors. As a five-time Commonwealth Champion, Gupta demonstrated his prowess by accumulating 8 points across the 10 rounds of intense competition.

This international event brought together skilled players for a showcase of strategic mastery in chess. Gupta's consistent performance throughout the tournament led to his championship win, highlighting his status as a prominent figure in the Indian chess scene.

The festival, hosted at SoA University, underscores the growing prominence of chess tournaments in Odisha, providing a platform for both established grandmasters and emerging talents.

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Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov shakes hands with Arjun Erigaisi after clinching 2026 Tata Steel Chess title victory.
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, securing outright first place with 9 points from 13 games after defeating India's Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Fellow Uzbek Javokhir Sindarov finished second with 8.5 points, highlighting Uzbekistan's strong performance. India's top players, including world champion D Gukesh, struggled, with Gukesh placing joint eighth at 6.5 points.

World champion D Gukesh ended his streak of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen in round five of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026. The victory propelled him to 3 points out of 5, placing him half a point behind the leaders. The tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, continues with intense competition among top grandmasters.

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GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, ending a long-standing jinx with a strong performance that included six wins. Fellow Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov finished second, marking a dominant showing for Uzbekistan. Indian stars like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi struggled, finishing in the bottom half amid concerns over burnout from excessive play.

The Chola Chess International GM Norm Round Robin Tournament 2026 began in Chennai on February 3, with IM Audi Ameya defeating GM Mahel Boyer of France in the only decisive result of the first round. The other four games ended in draws after competitive play. This FIDE-recognized event features six Indian international masters and four foreign grandmasters competing over nine rounds.

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World chess champion D Gukesh endured a shocking one-move blunder in the sixth round of the Tata Steel Chess 2026 Masters, leading to his first defeat of the year against Nodirbek Abdusattorov. The 19-year-old Indian prodigy followed it with another loss to Anish Giri in the seventh round, marking back-to-back setbacks. Despite the mishap, Gukesh bounced back by defeating Vladimir Fedoseev on Sunday.

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.

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Reigning world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju has been announced as the fourth participant for Norway Chess 2026, joining Magnus Carlsen, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vincent Keymer. The prestigious tournament will take place from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, marking a shift from its traditional venue in Stavanger. Gukesh returns as the youngest undisputed world champion in history, eager for high-stakes matches.

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