THIS WEEK’S CHESS TOURNAMENT
| Year | Dates | Events | Classical | Rapid | Blitz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 Aug to 23 Aug | 40 Listed | 10 | 28 | 02 |
Featured Events This Week
📍 Mumbai • Maharashtra
📍 Trivandrum • Kerala
📍 Ahmedabad • Gujarat
📍 Chennai • Tamil Nadu
📍 Ranebennur • Karnataka
📍 Chandigarh
CHESS BITS
Every game tells a story. Explore practical lessons from real tournament games through critical positions, analysis, and interactive boards.
INDIAN CHESS LEGENDS
Celebrating the players who shaped Indian chess through their achievements, dedication, and lasting impact. Discover the stories behind India’s greatest champions and the legacy they continue to inspire.
IMPROVE YOUR CHESS
Start your journey with our step-by-step learning guides. Whether you’re learning the rules or mastering advanced strategy, each guide is designed to help you improve one lesson at a time.
Book 1
Basics BluePrint
Book 2
Openings Outlook
Book 3
MiddleGame Mastery
Book 4
EndGame Excellence
WEEK’S QUOTE
“The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made.”
— Savielly Tartakower
NEXT NATIONALS
📍 Vanarapet • Puducherry
📍 Barnai • Jammu
INDIA’S TOP 10 (August 2026)
OPEN
| # | Player Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Arjun Erigaisi | 2759 |
| 02. | Praggnanandha R. | 2750 |
| 03. | Vishy Anand | 2739 |
| 04. | Nihal Sarin | 2718 |
| 05. | Gukesh D. | 2703 |
| 06. | Vidit Gujarathi | 2697 |
| 07. | Aravindh C. | 2677 |
| 08. | Pranesh M. | 2673 |
| 09. | Pranav V. | 2670 |
| 10. | Kartikeyan Murali | 2668 |
WOMEN
| # | Player Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Koneru Humpy | 2524 |
| 02. | Divya Deshmukh | 2490 |
| 03. | Vaishali R. | 2489 |
| 04. | Harika Dronavalli | 2453 |
| 05. | Vantika Agrawal | 2399 |
| 06. | Aamuktha Guntaka | 2376 |
| 07. | Savitha Shri B. | 2375 |
| 08. | Shubhi Gupta | 2358 |
| 09. | Rakshitta Ravi | 2352 |
| 10. | Padmini Rout | 2351 |