CHESS BITS
Interesting games, ideas and stories from Indian chess.
Mahalakshmi M:
The Nine-Year Wait for WGM Ends
04 Sep 2026 • Chess Bits • Woman Grandmaster
From World U-18 Champion and WIM in 2015 to Woman Grandmaster in 2026, Mahalakshmi Muguda Kumar’s long wait for the title is finally over.
Kashish Manoj Jain:
The First Step Towards Grandmaster
02 Sep 2026 • Chess Bits • Emerging Player
WCM Modipalli Deekshita: The Rise of a New Indian Chess Star
26 Aug 2026 • Chess Bits • Emerging Player
WCM Divi Bijesh:
A Champion Who Knows How To Finish
18 Aug 2026 • Chess Bits • National Champions
FM Sarbartho Mani:
A New National Champion Emerges
11 Aug 2026 • Chess Bits • National Champions
Rayaan M. Rozario Crowned 39th National U-9 Open Chess Champion 2026
05 Aug 2026 • Chess Bits • National Champions
Rudra Pratap Clinches 39th National Under-7 Open Chess Championship 2026
29 July 2026 • Chess Bits • National Champions
NS Liyaa Krishnan Wins 39th National U-7 Girls Chess Championship
22 July 2026 • Chess Bits • National Champions
Pritika Nandi Crowned National U-9 Girls Champion 2026
15 July 2026 • Chess Bits • National Champions
Harika’s Silver Medal Run at the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship 2026
08 July 2026 • Chess Bits • Player Review
Aryan’s Silver-Winning Run at the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship 2026
01 July 2026 • Chess Bits • Player Review
Arjun Erigaisi Leads MGD1 to Silver at FIDE World Rapid Team 2026
24 June 2026 • Chess Bits • Events
From Rapid Silver to Blitz Top-6: MGD1’s Remarkable Journey
24 June 2026 • Chess Bits • Events