Shatranj Live Editorial is the analysis team behind shatranj.live — a free real-time chess tournament tracker launched in 2021. We cover FIDE super-tournaments, the World Chess Championship cycle, elite grandmaster profiles, and the rating system that governs competitive chess.
Background
We started in 2021, building a live tracker specifically for the Chess Super League — a high-intensity team rapid tournament featuring Ding Liren, Hikaru Nakamura, Anish Giri, a teenage Gukesh Dommaraju, and dozens of other top grandmasters. The tracker drew close to 100,000 views during the league and was featured on Hikaru Nakamura's stream. That response built the foundation for everything since.
Since 2021, we have tracked every major FIDE classical event: Tata Steel, Norway Chess, the Grand Chess Tour, Prague Festival, Women's Candidates, Grand Swiss, and the World Chess Championship match. In 2024, we covered Gukesh Dommaraju's historic title win — at 18, the youngest World Chess Champion ever.
Editorial standards
All player ratings come from the official FIDE rating list at ratings.fide.com. Tournament results are cross-checked against official tournament websites, chess.com, and lichess.org before publication. Errors are corrected promptly and noted at the bottom of updated articles.
We don't speculate about player psychology or manufacture drama from draws. Coverage is factual and direct: standings, results, context, and what they mean for the broader competitive landscape.
Coverage expertise
- FIDE super-tournaments — Tata Steel, Norway Chess, Grand Chess Tour, Prague Festival
- Candidates Tournament and World Championship cycle — format, history, qualification paths, every edition since 2021
- Indian chess — the most significant national program in elite chess since the Soviet era; Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, and the Women's contingent
- Women's chess — Women's Candidates, Women's Grand Swiss, Women's World Championship; full coverage as a distinct beat
- FIDE rating system — Elo calculations, K-factors, GM title requirements, monthly list mechanics
- Player profiles — career context, opening repertoire, and current form for 50+ grandmasters
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Candidates 2026 Winner & Final Standings: Sindarov and Vaishali Triumph
Complete Candidates Tournament 2026 final standings and results. Sindarov wins with a record 10/14, Vaishali wins the Women's title. Both will challenge for World Championships.
Candidates 2026 Round 10 Results: Sindarov Beats Pragg
Candidates 2026 round 10 results and updated standings. Sindarov beats Praggnanandhaa for a record 6th win. Vaishali takes sole lead after Zhu Jiner loses.
Candidates 2026 Round 11 Results: Sindarov Survives Caruana
Candidates 2026 round 11 results and full standings. Sindarov draws Caruana's Catalan in 58 moves. Vaishali beats Goryachkina to lead by a full point.
Candidates 2026 Round 12 Results: Sindarov One Draw from Clinching
Candidates Tournament 2026 round 12 results and standings. Sindarov reaches 9/12, one draw from clinching. Zhu Jiner beats Vaishali to tie for the Women's lead.
Candidates 2026 Round 13 Results: Sindarov Clinches the Title
Candidates Tournament 2026 round 13 results and standings. Sindarov clinches with a draw vs Giri, reaching 9.5/13. Assaubayeva ties Vaishali in the Women's race.
Candidates 2026 Round 14 Results: Vaishali Wins, Sindarov Sets Record
Candidates 2026 final round results. Vaishali wins Women's Candidates outright. Sindarov finishes 10/14, an all-time Candidates record. Full standings.
Candidates 2026 Round 9 Results: Giri Beats Caruana
Candidates 2026 round 9 results and standings. Giri beats Caruana to take sole second. Vaishali and Zhu Jiner co-lead the Women's Candidates.
Combining Google Search Console, GA4, and DataForSEO in One Python Pipeline
How to build a unified SEO analytics pipeline in Python that merges GSC rankings, GA4 traffic, and DataForSEO competitor data.
GEO: How to Optimize Content for AI Search Engines (Not Just Google)
9 research-backed methods to get your content cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Practical implementation guide.
Candidates 2026 Round 8: Five-Way Tie, Nakamura Stuns Caruana
Candidates Tournament 2026 round 8 results and updated standings. Five players share the lead in the Women's section. Nakamura beats Caruana; Giri defeats Praggnanandhaa.
Anna Muzychuk: Chess Profile, Rating, and Women's Candidates 2026
Anna Muzychuk leads the 2026 Women's Candidates in Cyprus. Full profile: career titles, FIDE rating, her famous Saudi boycott, and tournament performance.
Candidates Tournament 2026 Round 7 Results: Sindarov 6/7 at Halfway, Vaishali Closes on Muzychuk
Candidates Tournament 2026 round 7 results and updated standings. Sindarov reaches 6/7 at halfway — a modern record. Wei Yi and Vaishali win key games.
Who Will Win Candidates 2026? Predictions, Scenarios & Race to the Title Match
Sindarov leads the 2026 Candidates at the halfway mark. Second-half predictions, tiebreak scenarios, what Caruana needs to catch up, and who will challenge Gukesh for the World Championship.
Candidates 2026 Tiebreak Rules: Playoffs, Armageddon & What Happens If Players Tie
What happens if players tie at the 2026 Candidates? Complete guide to FIDE tiebreak rules — rapid playoffs, blitz, Armageddon format, and how the challenger is decided.
Untold: Chess Mates (Netflix 2026) — Carlsen vs Niemann Cheating Documentary
Netflix's Untold: Chess Mates documentary covers the 2022 Carlsen-Niemann cheating scandal. Premiere date, what to expect, key players interviewed, and how the Sinquefield Cup incident shook chess.
Candidates 2026 Round 5 Results: Sindarov Unstoppable at 4.5/5, Caruana Checkmates Bluebaum
Sindarov beats Nakamura to lead the FIDE Candidates 2026 at 4.5/5. Caruana checkmates Bluebaum in 28 moves. Vaishali loses. Live standings and results.
Candidates Tournament 2026 Round 6 Results: Sindarov 5.5/6, Vaishali and Divya Win
Candidates Tournament 2026 round 6 results: Sindarov beats Wei Yi to lead at 5.5/6, a historic start. Vaishali and Divya both win for India. Full standings inside.
Candidates 2026 Round 4 Results: Sindarov Beats Caruana, Takes Sole Lead at 3.5/4
Sindarov defeats Caruana to lead the FIDE Candidates 2026 alone at 3.5/4, the best start since Petrosian in 1959. Giri wins, Divya loses. Live standings.
Candidates 2026 Round 3 Results: Caruana Wins in 19 Moves, Sindarov Beats Pragg
Caruana and Sindarov lead the FIDE Candidates 2026 with 2.5/3 after Round 3. Caruana's 19-move miniature and Sindarov's piece sacrifice headline the day. Live standings.
Candidates 2026 Round 2 Results: Eight Draws, Vaishali Escapes With Queen Sacrifice
All eight games drawn in Round 2 of the FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus. Vaishali's queen sacrifice saves a lost position against Divya. Live standings on Shatranj Live.
Candidates 2026 Round 1 Results: Caruana, Pragg, Sindarov Win
Round 1 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus produced three decisive games. Caruana, Praggnanandhaa, and Sindarov lead. Live standings on Shatranj Live.
Koneru Humpy Withdraws From Women's Candidates 2026, Anna Muzychuk Steps In
Koneru Humpy has officially withdrawn from the Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus over safety concerns. Anna Muzychuk replaces her.
Alice Lee First Woman to Break 3000 Rating on Chess.com
IM Alice Lee reached a 3002 bullet rating on Chess.com on March 17, becoming the first woman to cross 3000 in any time control.
Candidates Tournament 2026: One Week to Go — Everything You Need to Know
The FIDE Candidates 2026 starts March 29 in Cyprus. Players, format, favorites, India's representation, and key storylines before Round 1.
Chess Week in Review: March 16-22, 2026
Candidates countdown begins, Pranesh qualifies for Chess.com Open, Alice Lee breaks 3000. All the chess news from this week.
Koneru Humpy May Skip Women's Candidates 2026 Over Cyprus Safety Concerns
Koneru Humpy considers withdrawing from the Women's Candidates in Cyprus citing safety concerns. FIDE says the event proceeds as planned.
Pranesh M Qualifies for Chess.com Open 2026 Playoffs
GM Pranesh M advances to the Chess.com Open 2026 Playoffs after finishing on 7.5/9 with better tiebreaks than Wesley So in Play-In 2.
Anatoly Karpov: World Titles, Kasparov Rivalry, Peak Rating & Legacy
Anatoly Karpov's world chess championship titles (1975–1985), legendary rivalry with Kasparov, peak FIDE rating, health update, and his lasting impact on positional chess.
Youngest Chess Grandmaster Ever: Faustino Oro's Record-Breaking GM Title
Faustino Oro became the youngest chess grandmaster in history at age 10. How he broke the record, his FIDE rating, training journey, and what this means for the future of chess.
How Many Chess Grandmasters Are There? 2026 Numbers, Countries & Breakdown
There are about 1,900+ active FIDE Grandmasters in chess as of 2026. Full breakdown by country, growth over time, how it compares to other titles, and which nations produce the most GMs.
Lichess vs Chess.com (2026): Which Is Better? Honest Comparison
Lichess vs Chess.com compared in 2026 — pricing (free vs paid), puzzles, lessons, analysis tools, interface, and which platform is best for beginners vs advanced players.
Pia Cramling: Career, Peak Rating & Sweden's Chess Legend | 2026 Profile
Pia Cramling's chess career spanning four decades, peak FIDE rating, major achievements, the Cramling chess family legacy, and her continuing presence in top-level chess in 2026.
Vladimir Kramnik: World Title, Berlin Wall, Cheating Allegations & Legacy
Vladimir Kramnik's World Championship victory over Kasparov (2000), the legendary Berlin Defense, recent cheating allegations against online players, and his controversial chess legacy.
Caruana vs Nakamura: Head-to-Head Record, Rivalry & Candidates 2026 Clash
Complete Caruana vs Nakamura head-to-head record, playing styles compared, key games, their American chess rivalry, and how they squared off at the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Hans Niemann: FIDE Rating 2026, Cheating Scandal, Career & Comeback
Hans Niemann's current FIDE rating in 2026, the cheating scandal that rocked chess in 2022, his legal battle with Magnus Carlsen, and his career comeback. Full timeline and profile.
Top American Chess Players in 2026: Rankings and Ratings
Top American chess players in 2026 ranked by FIDE rating, with profiles of Nakamura, Caruana, So, Aronian, and more.
Alireza Firouzja FIDE Rating 2026: Age, Peak 2793 Elo & Career Under France
Alireza Firouzja's current FIDE rating in 2026, age, peak 2793 Elo, federation switch from Iran to France, Candidates record, and why he's the most talented young player in Europe.
Candidates 2026 Venue: Paphos, Cyprus — Travel Guide, Hall Details & How to Watch
Complete guide to the Candidates 2026 venue in Paphos, Cyprus — the playing hall, dates, travel tips, how to watch live, and everything spectators need to know.
Chess.com Open 2026: Format, Schedule, Players and Prize
Chess.com Open 2026 guide with format, schedule, prize fund, qualifiers, and Arjun Erigaisi's route into the event.
Chess Rating Levels: Beginner to Grandmaster — Every FIDE Category Explained
All chess rating categories from beginner (under 1000) to Grandmaster (2500+). What each FIDE level means, how titles are earned, and where your rating places you on the scale.
Chess960 (Fischer Random): Rules, Starting Positions & How to Play
Chess960 explained — all the rules, how 960 starting positions are generated, castling in Fischer Random, and why top GMs prefer it over classical chess.
Divya Deshmukh: FIDE Rating 2026, Women's Candidates & Career Profile
Divya Deshmukh's current FIDE rating, age, Women's Candidates 2026 journey in Cyprus, and how she became one of India's strongest female chess players. Full career stats.
How Many Female Chess Grandmasters Are There? 2026 GM vs WGM Breakdown
How many female chess grandmasters exist in 2026? Full GM vs WGM breakdown, country analysis, notable female GMs like Hou Yifan and Judit Polgar, and why the gender gap persists.
How to Get a FIDE Rating: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (2026)
How to get your first FIDE rating in 2026 — step-by-step from federation registration to your first rated tournament. Requirements, costs, timeline, and tips for your published Elo.
Koneru Humpy FIDE Rating 2026: World Rapid Champion, Career & Candidates Withdrawal
Koneru Humpy's FIDE rating, World Rapid Championship title, why she withdrew from the 2026 Women's Candidates over safety concerns, and her legacy as India's greatest female player.
Levon Aronian FIDE Rating 2026: World Cup Wins, US Switch & Career Profile
Levon Aronian's current FIDE rating, two World Cup victories, historic federation switch from Armenia to the USA, and complete 2026 career profile with tournament results.
Mikhail Tal: The Magician — World Title, Sacrificial Style & Immortal Games
Mikhail Tal's 1960 World Championship victory, legendary sacrificial attacking style, famous games, and why 'The Magician from Riga' remains the most beloved chess player in history.
Praggnanandhaa at the 2024 Candidates: Results and Impact
How Praggnanandhaa performed at the 2024 Candidates, his final score, key games, and why the event mattered.
Samay Raina Chess Rating & Career: From Comedian to Chess Influencer
Samay Raina's chess rating (~1,700 on Chess.com), SuperPogChamps 2025 win, Chess Super League, and how India's top comedy star became chess's biggest online personality.
Vaishali Rameshbabu FIDE Rating 2026: GM Title, Women's Candidates & Pragg's Sister
Vaishali Rameshbabu's FIDE rating in 2026, historic GM title achievement, Women's Candidates campaign in Cyprus, and the remarkable chess sibling story with brother Praggnanandhaa.
Wesley So FIDE Rating 2026: Chess960 World Champion, US Championship & Career
Wesley So's current FIDE rating, Chess960 World Championship titles, US Chess Championship wins, federation switch from Philippines to USA, and 2026 career profile.
Castling in Chess: Rules, When to Castle & Common Mistakes
Complete guide to castling in chess — kingside vs queenside, when castling is legal, strategic timing, and common mistakes beginners make. With clear diagrams.
En Passant in Chess: What It Is, When to Use It & Examples
En passant explained simply — what the rule is, when it applies, how to execute it, and real game examples. The most misunderstood chess move, broken down for beginners.
Ju Wenjun: 5x Women's World Chess Champion — Rating, Career & Title Defenses
Ju Wenjun (FIDE 2559) is the reigning five-time Women's World Chess Champion. Her title defenses, career milestones, 2025 match vs Tan Zhongyi, and complete 2026 profile.
Magnus Carlsen Net Worth 2026: How He Built $50M from Chess
Magnus Carlsen's net worth in 2026 is ~$50 million. How he built it through prize money, Chess.com sale, Play Magnus, endorsements, and streaming. Full financial breakdown.
Bobby Fischer: World Title, Peak Rating, Famous Games & Legacy
Bobby Fischer's 1972 World Championship run, peak rating, his brilliant games, the Candidates dominance, and the complicated chess legacy he left behind.
Chess March 2026 Review: Prague, Ratings and Candidates Build-Up
Chess March 2026 review with Prague results, India ratings, domestic events, and the road to Candidates 2026.
Ding Liren FIDE Rating 2026: World Champion, Mental Health & Career Profile
Ding Liren's current FIDE rating in 2026, his World Championship title in 2023, mental health struggles, loss to Gukesh, and how China's first male World Champion shaped modern chess.
Garry Kasparov: Peak 2851 Rating, World Titles, Deep Blue & Chess Legacy
Garry Kasparov's peak 2851 FIDE rating, 15 years as World Champion (1985–2000), the iconic Deep Blue match vs IBM, rivalry with Karpov, and why he's considered the greatest chess player ever.
How the Candidates Tournament Decides the World Title Challenger
How the Candidates Tournament works as the final qualifier for the World Chess Championship and how the FIDE cycle feeds into it.
How Chess Elo Ratings Work: Formula, K-Factor & Real Examples
How FIDE calculates chess Elo ratings using expected score, K-factor, and rating difference. Explained with real examples and a breakdown anyone can understand.
How to Play Chess for Beginners: Rules, Pieces, Setup & First Moves
Learn how to play chess from scratch — piece movement, board setup, special rules (castling, en passant), checkmate patterns, and beginner openings explained step by step.
Ian Nepomniachtchi FIDE Rating 2026: Two World Title Matches & Candidates Wins
Ian Nepomniachtchi's current FIDE rating, two World Championship final appearances, back-to-back Candidates victories, and 2026 career profile. Russia's strongest active player.
Indian Junior Chess Players to Watch in 2026
The Indian junior chess players to watch in 2026, from rising grandmasters to the country's next elite prospects.
Top 10 Chess Players in the World 2026: Current FIDE Ratings & Rankings
The 10 best chess players in the world in 2026 by FIDE rating. Updated rankings with Carlsen, Gukesh, Caruana, Praggnanandhaa, and more — profiles, current form, and achievements.
What Is a Chess Grandmaster? GM Title Requirements & How to Get It
What a chess Grandmaster (GM) title is, the exact requirements to earn it — 2500+ Elo, 3 norms, and FIDE rules. How many GMs exist and what makes the title so hard to achieve.
Andrey Esipenko FIDE Rating 2026: Candidates Player, Magnus Carlsen Win & Career
Andrey Esipenko's FIDE rating, his famous win against Magnus Carlsen, 2026 Candidates Tournament appearance, and career profile of Russia's rising chess star.
Bibisara Assaubayeva: FIDE Rating 2026, Age & Rising Star of Women's Chess
Bibisara Assaubayeva's current FIDE rating in 2026, age, rapid rise through women's chess, and why she's one of the most exciting young talents in the game.
Kateryna Lagno: FIDE Rating, Women's Candidates Record & Career Profile
Kateryna Lagno's FIDE rating, multiple Women's Candidates appearances, federation switch, and complete career profile spanning over two decades of top-level chess.
Matthias Bluebaum: FIDE Rating, Candidates 2026 & Germany's Top Chess Player
Matthias Bluebaum's FIDE rating, 2026 Candidates Tournament appearance, and how he became Germany's strongest chess player. Complete career profile and results.
Tan Zhongyi: Former Women's World Champion, FIDE Rating & 2026 Career
Tan Zhongyi's FIDE rating, Women's World Championship title, 2025 match vs Ju Wenjun, and complete career profile of one of China's strongest female chess players.
Viswanathan Anand: 5x World Champion, Peak Rating & India's Chess Pioneer
Viswanathan Anand's five World Championship titles, peak FIDE rating, how he pioneered Indian chess, and his lasting impact. The man who inspired Gukesh, Pragg, and India's chess revolution.
Who Will Win Candidates 2026? Predictions and Favorites
Candidates 2026 predictions with favorites, rating context, form lines, and the biggest threats in the field.
Aleksandra Goryachkina: FIDE Rating, Women's World Title Bids & 2026 Career
Aleksandra Goryachkina's FIDE rating, multiple Women's World Championship challenges, Candidates record, and complete 2026 career profile of Russia's top female player.
Why Arjun Erigaisi Is Not in Candidates 2026 — FIDE Qualification Explained
How Arjun Erigaisi missed the 2026 Candidates despite being world #4. The FIDE qualification cycle, rating path controversy, and what's next for India's top-rated player.
Candidates 2026 Round Results
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China at Candidates 2026: Wei Yi & Zhu Jiner — Results, Games & Standings
How China's Wei Yi and Zhu Jiner performed at the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Round-by-round results, key games, standings, and what this means for Chinese chess.
Gukesh vs Ding Liren: World Chess Championship 2024 — Results & Key Games
How Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024. Match results, decisive games, and the historic moment that changed chess.
India at Candidates 2026: Praggnanandhaa's Run, Pairings & Results
How India performed at the 2026 Candidates Tournament — Praggnanandhaa's results, key matchups, what it means for Indian chess, and the road ahead to the World Championship.
India's Chess Golden Generation: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun & the Rise to #1
How India's chess golden generation — Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, Vaishali — rose through the Olympiad gold, World Championship triumph, and produced the youngest World Champion.
Why Magnus Carlsen Is Not Playing Candidates 2026 — Explained
The real reasons Magnus Carlsen is skipping the 2026 Candidates Tournament. His stance on the World Championship, FIDE's format, and what it means for Gukesh's title defense.
USA at Candidates 2026: Caruana and Nakamura Schedule
USA at Candidates 2026 with Caruana and Nakamura pairings, schedules, and world-title stakes.
Wei Yi: FIDE Rating 2026, Candidates Player & China's Top Chess Star
Wei Yi's FIDE rating, 2026 Candidates Tournament campaign in Cyprus, famous 'Immortal Game,' and career profile of China's strongest male chess player.
Anish Giri FIDE Rating 2026: Career, Candidates Record & Playing Style
Anish Giri's current FIDE rating, world ranking, peak Elo, Candidates Tournament record, and his reputation for drawing. Complete 2026 career profile and tournament results.
Candidates Tournament 2026: Players, Schedule, Standings & Results
Complete guide to the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus — all 8 players, round-by-round schedule, live standings, format rules, and €1M prize fund breakdown.
Candidates Tournament 2026 Pairings: All Rounds and Schedule
Complete Candidates Tournament 2026 pairings with all rounds, schedule, and key matchups in the Open and Women's events.
FIDE Rating System Explained: How Elo Ratings, K-Factors & Title Norms Work
How the FIDE chess rating system works in simple terms. Understand Elo calculations, K-factor differences, title norms for GM/IM/FM, and how ratings are updated after each tournament.
How to Follow Live Chess Tournaments: Best Platforms and Tools
How to follow live chess tournaments with the best platforms, standings pages, broadcasts, and results tools.
India at Candidates 2026: Full Schedule and Pairings
India at Candidates 2026 schedule with full pairings for Praggnanandhaa, Humpy, Vaishali, and Divya.
India National Rapid Chess Championship 2026: Results and Standings
India National Rapid Chess Championship 2026 results, standings, leaders, and key storylines from Ranchi.
Zhu Jiner: FIDE Rating, Age, Women's Candidates 2026 & Career Profile
Zhu Jiner's current FIDE rating in 2026, age, her Women's Candidates journey in Cyprus, and how she became one of China's top female chess players. Full stats and results.
Candidates Tournament History: Every Winner from 1950 to 2026 — Complete List
Complete list of every Candidates Tournament winner from 1950 to 2026. Format changes through the decades, legendary runs by Fischer, Kasparov, and Carlsen, and how the event shaped chess history.
Chess Tournament Formats: Swiss, Round Robin and Knockout
Chess tournament formats explained, including Swiss, round robin, knockout, double round robin, and Armageddon tiebreaks.
Chess Week March 2-8, 2026: Results and Key Storylines
Chess week March 2-8, 2026 recap with Prague results, Gukesh's form, American Cup updates, and rating movement.
Fabiano Caruana FIDE Rating 2026: Peak 2844 Elo, World Title Bid & Career
Fabiano Caruana's FIDE rating, peak 2844 Elo (3rd highest ever), 2018 World Championship match vs Carlsen, Candidates 2026 campaign, and complete career profile.
Hikaru Nakamura FIDE Rating 2026: Peak Elo, Streaming Career & Titles
Hikaru Nakamura's current FIDE rating, peak 2816 Elo, speed chess dominance, Twitch career, and 2026 tournament results. Full profile and stats.
Magnus Carlsen FIDE Rating 2026: Peak 2882 Elo, World Titles & Career
Magnus Carlsen's current FIDE rating in 2026, peak 2882 Elo (highest ever), 5 World Championship titles, and why he left the title cycle. Full career stats.
Shatranj History: The Ancient Origins of Modern Chess
Shatranj history explained, from Persian terminology and Indian roots to the evolution of modern chess.
Shatranj Meaning: Why India Calls Chess Shatranj
Shatranj (शतरंज) is the Hindi and Urdu word for chess, tracing back to Sanskrit chaturanga. How the word survived 1,400 years while English forgot its roots.
American Cup 2026 Finals: Caruana vs So and Yip vs Lee
American Cup 2026 finals guide with Caruana vs So, Yip vs Lee, schedule, format, scores, and Saint Louis storylines.
Best Platforms for Live Chess Updates in 2026
Best platforms for live chess updates, standings, pairings, and broadcasts, including Lichess, Chess.com, 2700chess, and Shatranj Live.
Hou Yifan: 4x Women's World Champion, Peak Rating & Academic Career
Hou Yifan's FIDE rating, four Women's World Championship titles, peak Elo, why she left competitive chess for academia, and her legacy as the greatest female player ever.
India Women Chess 2026: How India Built Its Candidates Generation
India qualified 3 of 8 Women's Candidates spots in 2026 — Humpy, Vaishali, Divya. After Humpy's withdrawal, Vaishali and Divya carry India's hopes in Cyprus.
Judit Polgar: Peak Rating, Career & the Strongest Female Chess Player in History
Judit Polgar's peak FIDE rating (2735), wins against Kasparov, Carlsen, and nearly every World Champion, and why she remains the strongest female chess player of all time.
Top 10 Women Chess Players 2026: Ratings, Rankings & Rising Stars
The top 10 women chess players in 2026 by FIDE rating — including Hou Yifan, Ju Wenjun, and India's rising stars. Updated rankings, profiles, and achievements.
Arjun Erigaisi FIDE Rating 2026: India's #1, Career & Rapid Dominance
Arjun Erigaisi's current FIDE rating in 2026, world ranking (#4), rapid chess dominance, and why he's India's highest-rated player. Age, peak Elo, major wins, and full career stats.
India Chess Rating List March 2026: FIDE Rankings & Top Players Update
India's FIDE chess rating list for March 2026 — top Indian players by rating, ranking changes, and how Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh, and Praggnanandhaa compare on the latest list.
Javokhir Sindarov: FIDE Rating, Candidates 2026 Leader & Uzbekistan's Prodigy
Javokhir Sindarov's FIDE rating, his stunning Candidates 2026 leadership, age, rapid rise through chess ranks, and how Uzbekistan's youngest GM became a World Championship contender.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov: FIDE Rating, World Rapid Champion & Uzbekistan's Star
Nodirbek Abdusattorov's FIDE rating, shocking 2021 World Rapid Championship victory over Carlsen, and how Uzbekistan's prodigy became a top-10 chess force.
Praggnanandhaa FIDE Rating 2026: Age, Career, World Cup Win & Ranking
Praggnanandhaa's current FIDE rating in 2026, his age, peak Elo, World Cup victory, Candidates journey, and why he's India's next chess superstar.
Prague Challengers 2026: Final Standings and Winner
Prague Challengers 2026 final standings, winner, scores, and the main takeaways from the event.
Prague Masters 2026: Final Standings, Winner and Results
Prague Masters 2026 final standings, winner, Indian results, and the biggest takeaways from the tournament.
Aarav Dengla: India's 93rd Grandmaster and Chess Profile
Aarav Dengla became India's 93rd grandmaster in 2026. Here are his age, training background, career path, and rise in Indian chess.
Aravindh Chithambaram FIDE Rating 2026: India's Rising GM — Career & Titles
Aravindh Chithambaram's current FIDE rating, world ranking, multiple Indian national titles, Olympiad performances, and 2026 chess career profile.
Candidates Tournament 2026 Preview: Players, Form and Favorites
Candidates Tournament 2026 preview with the field, current form, favorites, and storylines before the event begins.
Chess February 2026 Review: Tata Steel, Carlsen and Ratings
Chess February 2026 review with Tata Steel, Carlsen's title run, rating moves, and the month's biggest chess stories.
Gukesh Dommaraju: World Chess Champion 2024 — Rating, Age & Career
Gukesh Dommaraju's FIDE rating, world ranking, age (18), and how he became the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024. Complete career profile and 2026 title defense preview.
Gukesh's Prague Slump: What It Means for 2026
What Gukesh's Prague 2026 slump says about his form, rating trend, and outlook before the next major events.
India at Tata Steel 2026: How All Four Players Finished
How India's four players performed at Tata Steel 2026, with scores, standings, and what the results mean.
Jorden van Foreest: FIDE Rating, Tata Steel Champion & 2026 Career
Jorden van Foreest's FIDE rating, dramatic Tata Steel 2021 victory, playing style, and complete 2026 career profile of the Netherlands' top chess talent.
Nihal Sarin FIDE Rating 2026: Age, Career, Prodigy Status & Major Results
Nihal Sarin's current FIDE rating in 2026, age, early prodigy achievements, major tournament results, and where he stands among India's chess boom generation.
Prague Chess Festival History: Winners and Past Results
Prague Chess Festival history with every Masters winner, past results, and how the event has grown since 2019.
Prague Chess Festival 2026: Schedule, Players and Standings
Prague Chess Festival 2026 guide with players, schedule, standings, and key storylines from the Masters event.
What Is the Candidates Tournament? Format, History and Qualification
What the Candidates Tournament is, how the format works, how players qualify, and why it decides the world title challenger.