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Praggnanandhaa's Surge to Top Junior Spot Sparks Witty Exchange with Giri Hoặc Giri's Tongue-in-Cheek Remark Follows Praggnanandhaa's Chess Ranking Milestone Hoặc Chess Veteran Giri Jests as Praggnanandhaa Becomes World's Top Junior Player

09:30 28/06/2025

Anish Giri's witty remark on Praggnanandhaa becoming the World No.1 junior highlights the rise of young chess talents. Praggnanandhaa's UzChess Cup Masters 2025 victory, propelling him to World No.4 and India's top player, showcases his dominance. His dramatic win, praised by Viswanathan Anand, underscores his impressive character and solidifies his position as a leading force in chess.

Grandmaster Aronian Pleads with Kramnik for Amends Amid Defamation Lawsuit Fallout

06:30 28/06/2025

In a public plea, Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian has urged Vladimir Kramnik, a former World Champion, to reconcile amidst a defamation lawsuit. Aronian's letter, shared on social media, expresses deep respect for Kramnik, acknowledging his significant influence. This follows Kramnik's lawsuit against Chessdom, GM David Navara, and others, stemming from disputes over alleged online cheating.

Fatigue Sidelines D Gukesh: World Champion Withdraws from Las Vegas Freestyle Chess OR D Gukesh Pulls Out of Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Citing Exhaustion; Vidit Gujrathi Steps In

09:30 27/06/2025

World Champion D Gukesh will not be playing in the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, citing exhaustion after Norway Chess. Vidit Gujrathi will replace him, donning Gukesh’s red jacket. The $750,000 event runs July 16–20 at Wynn Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the India leg in September is cancelled, and Jan Henric Buettner will step down as CEO on July 1.