In Chennai’s Grand Master series on July 21, 2026, Pranesh defeated Gukesh in the hard-fought penultimate round after a tense battle. The result energized fans.
Arjun Erigaisi secured the first spot on the leaderboard with a clean win over Gukesh D in a dominant display. His performance earned applause.
Magnus Carlsen will soon join FIDE’s Total Chess World Championship Tour bringing experience. The tour will feature top players from around the world.
Belarus ended all restrictions on its chess players on July 21, 2026 signaling a policy shift. The chess community applauded the move.
Susan Polgar rejected Hungary’s offer to run for president favoring chess over politics. Polgar’s decision sparked discussion.