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World champion Gukesh limits Grand Chess Tour to rapid and blitz events
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Reigning world chess champion D. Gukesh announced he will participate only in the rapid and blitz tournaments in Warsaw and Zagreb during the 2026 Grand Chess Tour. Citing recent poor form, the 19-year-old Indian grandmaster plans to skip longer events away from home to focus on training. Grand Chess Tour organizers approved his request and named Javokhir Sindarov as his replacement for the full tour.
Chess.com has announced the 4-Player Chess Championship as the next event in its Community Championships series, with qualifiers beginning April 6. The tournament features a $5,000 prize fund and uses the variant's free-for-all mode on an extended board for four players. Eight top qualifiers will advance to semifinals and finals on April 10.
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Divya Persaud claimed victory at the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament on March 6, 2026, at the School of the Nations. The event commemorated International Women’s Day with a series of rapid matches among female players. Tharisha Montes De Oca finished second, and Angelina Yhap took third place.
Garv Rai from Delhi secured victory at the 1st Uttarakhand FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026 with an unbeaten 8.5 out of 9 points. He clinched the title after drawing his final-round game, earning a cash prize of ₹31,000. The event featured 249 players from across India.
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Indian players dominated the Muscat Nights International Chess Championship 2026, securing victories across major categories as the 10-day tournament wrapped up at Al Amal Club Hall in Muscat on Friday. The event featured 270 competitors from 36 countries, marking one of its strongest editions. Omani players also earned accolades for their performances.