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My Experience at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune 2025
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune 2025 is a series of elite tournaments organised by FIDE for Women’s players. As a part of the 2024-2025 cycle, 20 players compete in six Women’s Grand Prix tournaments, with each player participating in three out of the six events. Each WGP tournament features ten players and is played in a round-robin format. In every tournament, players earn WGP points based on their final
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How to Analyze Chess Tournament Results Like a Pro
Chess tournaments can feel like mental marathons, and once the dust settles, it’s time to interpret the results. If you’re new to chess or simply looking to make sense of
Chess Coach Resume Sample
Crafting the Perfect Chess Coach Resume Are you a chess coach looking to land your dream job? Think of your resume as the chessboard and each section as a calculated
Praggnanandhaa’s Journey with Chess Coach R.B. Ramesh: A Story of Strategy, Talent, and Mentorship
Young Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, one of India’s brightest chess talents, owes much of his success to his coach, R.B. Ramesh. Becoming a Grandmaster at just 12, Praggnanandhaa has since competed
How to Become an Arbiter in Chess in India – Training and Examination Process
Say you’re at a chess tournament. The air is thick with concentration, each player intensely focused on the board. But in the background, there’s an unsung hero keeping everything in
What is My ELO Rating in Chess? Here’s How You Can Find Out in 6 Ways
For those just starting out or aiming to climb the ranks, understanding your ELO rating in chess provides insight into your skill level and progress over time. The ELO system
How to Prepare for Chess Tournaments: Insights from GM R.B. Ramesh
Preparing for a chess tournament is not just about brushing up on opening lines or solving a few tactical puzzles. It is a deeply holistic process – one that encompasses
Raising a World Champion: The Journey of Gukesh D by Dr. Rajinikanth, Gukesh’s Father
In the world of chess, we often see young prodigies rise to the limelight, but what’s usually hidden is the enormous effort, sacrifice, and mental resilience it takes to get
Beyond the Board: A Deep Dive into Gukesh’s Journey to Becoming World Champion
In a captivating episode of Beyond the Board, Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna sits down with the newly crowned World Chess Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, to discuss his meteoric rise, the challenges he faced,
