Indian Chess: Many success stories, yet no prize nor publicity

Mathew J. Varghese
In a country where cricket has ‘checkmated’ other sports in terms of popularity, it’s heartening to note that India can still boast of world-beaters. Recently, Vishwanathan Anand became the No. 1 ranked player in chess, while our cricket team could not even qualify to be amongst the top eight in the ongoing World [...]

SHOWDOWN – SUPER EIGHT – MATCH DAY 21

Today’s match is only significant as Sri Lanka might just slip to fourth place if they lose to Ireland. Anyways, if Sri Lanka win today or lose by a narrow margin then they are set to most probably face the Kiwis in the semis at Jamaica’s Sabina Park. But if the Kiwis complete [...]

SHOWDOWN – SUPER EIGHT – MATCH DAY 21

Today’s match is only significant as Sri Lanka might just slip to fourth place if they lose to Ireland. Anyways, if Sri Lanka win today or lose by a narrow margin then they are set to most probably face the Kiwis in the semis at Jamaica’s Sabina Park. But if the Kiwis complete [...]