Angola’s Silva holds his nerve! Day #1
“Upsets are part and parcel of any sport.” – Anonymous India The 44th Chess Olympiad is off to a riveting start, as the 1st round ended today. Hosts India sit comfortably on the top of the table after the end of Round 1. Team 1 of India defeated 94th ranked Zimbabwe 4-0 in their first […]
Great Performances in 2022 Houston Festival
FRANCISCO L GUADALUPE conducted the 2022 Houston Festival – Extra from 22 July – 24 July 2022 in Houston, Texas. Chess Gaja students Mihika and Rishaan participated in this tournament under the U1600 section. She scored 3 out of 5 with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Notably, she managed to draw two games […]
Best Puzzle Solving Websites and Podcasts that Makes You a Better Chess Player (2024 version!)
Table of Content Hello! In my last month’s blog, we saw which software and engine would best suit chess improvement purposes! We will look at a bunch of other online resources that provide a lot of value. I regularly visit some of these resources to keep myself up to date with the latest chess information. […]
Chess Gaja in 44th Chess Olympiad
Chess Olympiad 2022: The 44th edition of the world’s biggest chess event will be held in Chennai from July 28 to August 10, 2022. FIDE Introduces Torch Relay Tradition Torch Relay Tradition being hosted in India for the first time gave the start to the 2022 Chess Olympiad. On June 21, 2022, The International Chess […]
“Make the Most out of Playing Chess”
Chess is one of the most ancient and royal strategy games played around the world — a tradition that has elevated minds from the courts of kings to the classrooms of today. Chess was originally designed to extend the strategic capabilities of rulers and strengthen decision-making — qualities just as vital on today’s competitive stage. […]
Who is likely to win in Women’s category?
The 44th Chess Olympiad gets closer with each passing day. And the anticipation builds with each passing second. While we have looked at the favorites of the Open Category already, there is another facet to the prestigious tournament. The Women’s category of the tournament is often underrated. However, it is equally prestigious, important, and fierce. […]
Check Out USCF Ranking of Chess Gaja Students-July 2022
Last month, we wrote about how our US students were ranked in the US Chess Top lists for their respective age categories, and we wanted to continue reporting on those stats for July 2022! In the U – 7 and under Category – We have one student Gurugrahan whose rank is 49. In the U – 8 Category […]
Tracing the history of Chess Olympiad – From Paris to Chennai
The 44th Chess Olympiad starts on 28th July 2022 with the inaugural ceremony at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. India is hosting the prestigious chess tournament for the first time. While the Olympiad starts in two weeks, how many of us know about the history of this prestigious tournament? Let us take a look at the journey […]
Remarkable Performances in 50th Annual World Open
Continental Chess Club conducted the 50th Annual world open from 29 June to July 7, 2022, in Philadelphia, USA. Under the 2200 category, Chess Gaja student Adithya participated in this tournament. He scored 5 out of 9 points with 2 wins, 6 draws, and one loss. His rating point increased from 1986 to 2010. Under […]
Great Performances in 2022 DFW FIDE Premier 5
Dallas Chess Club conducted the 2022 DFW FIDE Premier 5 from July 8 to July 10, 2022, in Irving, Texas. Under the Reserve category Chess Gaja students Neil, Arjun, and Gurugrahan participated in this tournament. Neil finished 2nd in this tournament with a score of 4 out of 5. He won the first game against […]