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Samarth Rao Takes Lead in Tata Steel Chess Tournament

Former champion emerges as sole frontrunner after decisive sixth round Tight competition continues as event showcases Jamshedpur’s sporting legacy. JAMSHEDPUR – The fourth day of Tata Steel’s 4th All-India FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2024 saw significant shifts in the leaderboard, with former champion Samarth J Rao of Karnataka emerging as the sole leader. Miss Parul Singh, Sub-divisional…

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My valour friend group!! (Teen life dr) Pt 1. (The main characters)

(Add yourself in my dr here)

-Rosanna m k

6teen, born on 14th January, she/her, bi (Pronounced Roz ah-na) Gosh I love her so much, me and her are besties in every reality I can script her in, she's my (platonic) wife, my life, my everything. We write poems to eachother on valentines day and on every 14th of the year She has an older brother (my future s/o, cuz I'll be there until my late 30's so yeah), and her family is very very influential and has a very powerful business. They're up with the high ranking people in society. She has a faint British accent and our families are friends Me and her are the only (women) poc (we're Indian) in our floor (except Dallas and chris lol) -shes an ESFP likes: coffee (but says it like kwa fi as a joke) puppies, her bf, moonlight Sonata, desi movies, lana in her born to die era, marina and the diamonds, Adrianna Lima, German shepherds What she reminds me of: The combo of cream and red, sunsets, little kittens who bite cutely, hugs, jasmines, my mom, caring

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-Athena Valour

6teen, born on August 25th, she/they, ace but not aro, we call her Athy like Kathy without the k Her family owns valour, not just the school but also the whole education department along with many businesses, they're the head of the valour society, her British accent is so cuteeeeee. She has a brother (see below), she's a rebel but she wouldn't show it, she was the one who came up to me first to be friends. People think she's intimidating but she actually just gives off black cat energy, suuuuper sweet too -She's an ENTJ Likes: being extroverted, Lana, arctic monkeys, water. Just water lol, caramel+dark chocolate, law, sea at night, fried eggs, business What she reminds me of: Shakespeare's male characters, the meme side eye, faux leather, old money, the moon, woods, soft kisses and playful fighting (all platonic)

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-Ares Valour

8teen, born on 3rd August, he/him, unlabelled twink (never call him that, that's just a nickname I give him cuz of his gay ass) he's actually straight tho He's Athy's older brother, a senior, also my first actual s/o at valour Heir to the postion of head of the society along with athena, they're both smart as fugg, well mannered but Ares is a bit more soft spoken on the inside. He's the lalalala to my okokokok. I make fun of him by calling him Air, because when I first met him I couldn't properly pronounce Ares. -he's an INTP (sometimes an intj) Likes: me, his cats, fencing, chess, business, being a leader (along with his little sister), being the smartest in his grade, runs, the neighborhood, Chase Atlantic What he reminds me of: "and if I may just take your breath away I don't mind if it's not much to say", winning, power, cuddles, dnd, old literature works, old money, a prince

(these are the main people in my life, along with yttri who I will add the next post lol)

TELL ME UR THOUGHTS BB I WANNA KNOW SJJS

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The Game:

With a resignation on move 53, the game has ended.

With an accuracy of 86% relative to computer analysis, this is an extremely solid playing level. (The computer managed 93%, which I naively estimate puts our collective rating somewhere around 2000.) As I suspect we had no candidate masters or actual master players, this is a marked improvement over the individual players, who probably cap out at around 1500, with most lower than that.

The most important move was probably 20. a4. Before then, the game may have been a draw or a victory for white, but after that, it became a draw or a victory for black because of how it weakened the queenside. (The computer, as seen here, suggests h3 as the alternative, which I guess is reasonable.)

Incidentally, the correct response to 22... c4+ was not 23. d4, which allows the c pawn to come to sit on b2, where it annoyed us for a long period of the middle and late game, but to offer a trade of queens with Qf2.

This actually was a pretty common thread, where the weak moves would be made in very positional situations, and would be followed by an unwillingness to offer trades. This is actually pretty interesting, because some of the best play from the collective was during tactical positions (Aside from move 24 where we exchanged a rook for a bishop instead of recognizing that the b2 pawn promoting was not actually a threat yet and capturing the f8 rook instead), but the collective's votes also tried to get us into much more cautious and strategic positions, occasionally to our detriment.

This implies that a more tactical opening is actually desirable, perhaps the scotch game or a king's indian attack, rather than the weird hybrid italian-scotch opening we ended up with. However, that might be too risky, as a single mistake in a tactical situation could be devastating.

Overall, the period from move 20-24 was the most damaging to our game, but the overall decline was pretty slow. The position wasn't basically-unwinnable until move 37. d4, which would eventually break our kingside pawn structure.

At the time of resignation, there was a forced checkmate. With fairly accurate play, we'd have been checkmated on the 8th rank by two queens promoted from the h and g pawns. It might have looked something like this.

Thus it goes. And remember, you can send questions to the ask box if you'd like! Also, Anarchist Chess will probably return for a second game (though probably not this month.)

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Thank you so much for replying to my silly thoughts!! Beware, this will be so long...:(🤡

Satan is my favourite so I'm definitely biased because I strongly sympathize with him, but yeah, his writing is pretty much a failure, especially after Solmare decided to revise the earlier lessons and eradicate certain character traits. You can still see it in his dialogues (home screen+interactions+unedited Devilgrams) - he's extremely snarky, playful and something is deeply wrong with him because he seems lonely (he says "You're late. I was about to go out looking for you." when returning to the home screen and "How bold of you. Are you sure you want to be stuck with me?" is his reaction to being gifted the limited item [handcuffs] on Valentine's Day, for example). He secretly gets a kick out of people being angry and is implicitly interested in having Simeon, who is a high-ranking angel, indulge in his sin ("Wouldn't you be curious to see what Simeon's like when he's angry?"). Plus, I think he's also deeply ashamed of his "circumstances" ("Do you ever sometimes wonder if Mammon is the most decent of all of us?") and thus very much eager to prove himself at every given chance (the incident with being transformed into a Little D, admitting that he's never beaten Diavolo at chess [and yet still trying] and he confesses that he think that he hasn't found a talent or passion so far [Devilgram: Be You] . Nowadays, he's just a cat-loving bookworm whose said to be smart but...never actually utilises it :( Everything is about cats and he's being treated like comic relief and cats are just his punchline.

I think the Nightbringer writing is pretty well-done, too, especially because they know what kind of success they'll reap (the original storyline was pretty obviously supposed to be done after lesson 20 with maybe individual routes beginning, but the game became too big too fast imo). I just hope that Nightbringer will introduce Lilith's alternative storyline to us, because logically, she should be alive in the human world since she "lived a fulfilling life as a human" after Diavolo saved her because Lucifer pledged his eternal loyalty to him. That's all I want tbh!! 🥹 I'm just so bitter that they're discontinuing support for the original game (meaning that there won't be any new lessons coming out and that the anticipated adjustments of difficulty in later lessons would be cancelled) but the pay2win aspect of gacha games will still be a vital mechanic, somehow??? They're not stopping VIP memberships or implementing some kind of progress transfer, but expect players to put up with the same micromanagement again...just in a game that is supposed to be "a continuation" but so far mirrors the first game too much to be truly innovative. I'm a 100% free to play player, I don't care about predatory gambling mechanics in the end because I'm not responsive to them in any way (I have other problems 💀🪦), but I know that many people just get sucked into these things without a way out. They're whale players and that's how these companies make money (and honestly... I fear that Solmare is slowly morphing into EA Sports or something 🤡). Plus, (this is just anecdotal and the devs aren't personally preying on people like that) the people most at risk of running into a »non-gambling« gambling addiction are cluster b disordered peolple who are already isolated... the comorbidity rates are abnormally high in those cases (I recommend Parmar's 2018 study [Indian Journal of Psychological medicine], they look at all personality disorders across the board and break them down by type of addiction, then rank them by rates of risk)

I don't blame them either and indulgence in food it's less of a red flag than depicting uncontrollable, chronic and incurable alcoholism but sigh you put it into words! Beel lacks secondary characteristics and there's no clear way of defining him. Most of the time, he doesn't even converse all that much because he's pretty quiet among the entire cast. And I agree, I loved Beel's character arc and just how devoted he is to his family. He's blooming with love and care for his brothers 🥺 and I think that's so sweet, plus the insight given when Solmare explored just how guilt-ridden he is was beautiful (and so painful rip). His vices seem to hold a death grip on him and that's just never given another thought.

If I could change a thing, I would have intentionally given each of the brothers a redeeming quality from the get-go and having it clash with their sin - Maybe divide the corresponding Seven Heavenly Virtues among them and have them struggle with it (Mammon seems to be written that way??? He practices charity and sacrifices himself but doesn't want others to know it [see the Devilgram in which he reveals why the witches abuse and exploit him, I sadly forgot the name rip]), but I agree that Beel's particular kindness should have stood out way more. He shines so brightly compared to the others when it comes to sincerity and I think you'd be spot-on with your take on the brothers' jealousy! Canon Asmo still wants to preserve the image of the Jewel of the Heavens and tries to be angelic and beautiful all the time. Satan is the only pureblooded demon in the house, I think that's what already gives him identity issues - an angelic Beel is just the cherry on top. And, ironically, the opposite of Belphie, who looks sweet and harmless but is so bitter and manipulative.

I think Lucifer's in an awkward spot with everybody, kind of. They are all aware that they love each other, but everyone thinks that Lucifer is the scariest person in the world. They're terrified of him 💀 when facing their respective fears (I can't remember which lesson or event maybe (??) :((( sorry), Mammon sees an enraged Lucifer and Satan sees Angel Lucifer... that's telling 🤡

Tbh Nightbringer Lucifer should exude Icarus energy - I've never thought about it but you're absolutely right.

Sorry I didn't comment on everything, but you've given me so much to bounce off of its incredible. Your ramblings>>>>>>

And, again, sorry for the spam and for this long long long long ask omg I'm so sorry (especially the Satan bit but I'm passionate about my boy)

!!! No problem! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me! :D I really like talking about my guys, and potential stories!!

Ah, Satan, I love him but I can definitely see the flaws in his writing.

I'm kinda..... weird well it comes to stories. If given the choice between consuming a well written perfect story, and a story that has so much potential but didn't stick the landing, I will always choose the story that didn't stick the landing.

Which is crazy! I know! But I noticed that stories that have potential stick with me a lotttttt longer than ones I have nothing to change. I think it's because people are creative, they like thinking about what they want in a story, and so when you give them potential they want to mend that potential into a story they like.

All this to say, I'm surprisingly not salty about the bad writing decisions in Obey Me lol. Solmare is giving little hints of characterization they wouldn't follow through on, and I take those crumbs and make my own story with it lol.

I completely forgot about Lilith's alternative storyline! Omg, yeah Lilith is still alive!!! Gosh, I really really hope they do something with that.

I'm kinda torn on whether I want Lilith to become apart of the family again, since I liked the acceptance of grief that took place in the original game. I don't think Solmare should undo that by having her reunite with her brothers and everything being fine. But I do hope that Solmare does something with that storyline.

I'm upset that there isn't going to be a continuing story in the original game too 😔 though I do wonder if that's going to remain the case. I mean, I don't think Solmare is going to discontinue the game, seeing as players kinda need to play it to get Nightbringer. I'm crossing my fingers here, but I hope that Solmare eventually does something with the original game. They say there are still going to be events, so I hope that the events are longer. I know a lot of people liked a lot of the events, the pirate one, for example. So it'll be interesting if the original game focused on those, expanding the worlds they already created.

Having the difficulty adjusted for these longer events would fall in line with their plans to change the difficulty for the main game. Plus, it could still be paid to win since events still make quite a lot of money, with new cards and everything.

They could even, fingers crossed they don't but they COULD is the scary part, introduce a new currency for these longer events that open up an alternative route. Kinda like what they already have with the event keys but more predatory.... (A lot of gacha games already do this, the Arcana comes to mind)

!!! I've been meaning to talk about the Seven Heavenly Virtues!! I know that if I would ever do something with the 7 Sins, having the 7 Virtues be an aspect was always the plan lol.

Though, in my mind, it'll be interesting if these Virtues are their own characters, and each Sin and Virtue has their own unique relationship. Do they absolutely hate each other? Do they have a weird friendship? Do they want to murder each other? A dredging respect for the other? Madly in love?

Giving each brother a redeeming quality relating to a virtue sounds really interesting! And I didn't even notice that they kinda already did that with Mammon!

Having an angelic Beel with a strong sense of right and wrong is angsty, but it can also be played for comedy. Satan coming up with a scheme to hurt some demons and Beel is like ":( but that's wrong tho." And Satan is like "you're absolutely right, little brother, I don't know what I was thinking." And gently pushing him outside of the room. Once gone Satan turns back to everyone and is like "so they we get a buzz saw and-"

Morally upstanding Beel could also have a really interesting relationship with Simeon. I kinda feel like Lucifer is the only one allowed to have interesting relationships with the other characters outside of his family. His loyalty to Diavolo, his dislike of Solomon and his constant asking for a pact, and his complicated relationship with Simeon. He and Simeon could butt heads a lot, with Simeon believing that Beel can still be saved, and thinking that the only reason Beel is stuck in the Devildom is because of his loyalty to Lucifer. Luke could also believe this, and try to help Beel overcome his sin (while also accidentally causing Beel to hurt himself by starving himself) to try and make Beel into an angel again.

Idk, there's nothing in game to suggest this, but I just think it'll be interesting for Simeon and Beel to have a more strained relationship. It adds layers to Simeon's relationship with Lucifer, and Beel's relationship with Lucifer.

Maybe in the Celestial realm, the two of them were always butting heads on how to handle things. Simeon could be passive-aggressive toward Beel, believing that he was always meant to fall because of his bad decisions in the Celestial Realm, while still seeing that he's the most angelic of all the brothers, and thus can still possibly be "saved".

Give me Beel getting mad at Simeon for choosing goodness over his family. Give him loyal Beel who has a golden heart, but will walk with his family into Hell because he will never abandon them! Give me the two of them arguing over what's more important, morality, or family?

Lucifer giving Icarus energy is such a good idea! Give me Lucifer trying his best and still failing. Give me my fail husband Luci <3

Don't worry about not commenting on anything! I'm pretty sure tumblr has a word limit on how long a comment can be anyway, and all you can tell, we both like to ramble lol.

Don't apologize for long ramblings!! I love to hear them and bounce off of them!

I'm happy with getting new asks, if you want we can dm and ramble about this? It just might be quicker than asks lol. If you have a Tumblr account, that is, no sweat if if you don't! Like I said, i like getting your asks!

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5 Popular Women GMs That Will Inspire Every Girl Child

Time and again women have proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in every sphere of life. And the chess world is no exception. From not being allowed to play, to having separate tournaments specially for women — it has been a long journey!

Despite facing challenges and pressure from society, women have excelled in chess and will only keep getting better from here on.

The pioneers of this change are undoubtedly the women Grandmasters all over the world. They beat stereotypes and play neck and neck with men in international tournaments.

Let us take a look at some of the popular women Grandmasters in Chess –

1. Nona Gaprindashvili

This list won’t get its deserved start if we do not mention the first woman to ever receive the International Grandmaster title from FIDE. Born in 1941, this Georgian (then Soviet) player has played in numerous international tournaments and won several of them.

She was the Women’s World Champion from 1962 to 1978! She participated in the Women’s Chess Olympiad for the Soviet Union many times between 1963 to 1990 and for Georgia in 1992. She contributed immensely to the team in these olympiads and won many gold medals along the way! She has also won the Women’s World Senior Championship several times between 1995 to 2019.

Nona Gaprindashvili has given more to the field of chess than words can express. She was the flagbearer of women’s chess and gave hope and inspiration to many young girls to work hard and achieve the Grandmaster title.

2. Judit Polgar

Popularly referred to as the strongest woman chess player of all time, Grandmaster Judit Polgar needs absolutely no introduction! She was known for her aggressive, tactical and fierce playing style. But here’s something that has cemented her fierce reputation amongst the chess world. She is the only woman to have played in the men’s candidates tournament and to have crossed the 2700 elo mark in the history of chess!

In her long and successful chess career, she has won games against fellow legends like GM Anatoly Karpov, GM Garry Kasparov, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Viswanathan Anand, GM Vladimir Kramnik, GM Veselin Topalov and many more in either rapid or classical formats.

She is the only woman to be ranked among the top 10 of all chess players, her peak ranking being 8th in 2004.

She has been a source of inspiration for countless women chess players. And she truly has broken many gender stereotypes people have about women playing chess.

3. Koneru Humpy

The highest ranked Indian woman player and one of the finest Grandmasters of our country, Koneru Humpy has been a sensation since her childhood days. She achieved the title of Grandmaster in 2002, at the young age of 15 years and 1 month – a feat not achieved by any other Indian woman so far!

GM Koneru has won many world youth championships and in 2001 she won the coveted World Junior Girls Championship. Interestingly, she participated in the boys’ section of the World Junior Championship in 2004 and tied for 5th place which is an extremely amazing achievement!

In 2019, she won the Women’s World Rapid Championship. In 2020, she was a crucial part of the gold medal winning Indian team for the Online Chess Olympiad.

She is also the recipient of the honorable Padma Shri Award and Arjuna Award for her contribution to the field of chess. In 2020, she received the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the year award.

If Vishy Anand has influenced India to take up chess, GM Koneru Humpy has done the same for young Indian girls.

4. Alexandra Kosteniuk

Popularly known as the chess queen, Russian GM Alexandra Kosteniuk is one of the finest female Grandmasters in the history of chess. She was the Women’s World Chess Champion from 2008 to 2010. She is also the first person to win the Chess960 Women’s World Championship. In 2013, she became the first woman to win the men’s Swiss Chess Championship.

She has won numerous gold medals while playing for team Russia in the Women’s Chess Olympiad, Women’s World Chess Team Championship and Women’s European Chess Team Championship.

GM Kosteniuk is known to play aggressively and quickly, often creating pressure over her opponent with her speed. She has been one of the top women grandmasters in Russia for many years and has even won the Women’s World Cup in 2021.

5. Hou Yifan

A chess prodigy, GM Hou Yifan has taken the chess world by storm since her debut. She is the youngest female to achieve the Grandmaster title and the second highest rated female chess player after GM Judit Polgar.

Between 2010 to 2017, she has won the Women’s World Chess Championship 4 times!

Currently ranked no.1 in active players, she has held that streak since September 2015!

Many regard her as the best active female chess player and her track record only proves her capabilities.

Apart from being a successful chess player, she’s also given equal importance to academics and completed her degree from University of Oxford. She is now working as a professor at Shenzhen University.

WGMs - a humble gratitude

Women have had to face many obstacles in their respective careers over the years. Despite that, they have strongly overcome these hurdles and established themselves firmly.

The female Grandmasters mentioned in this article and many others have done the same in the field of chess. They have broken barriers and set new records and fought neck and neck with their male competitors. They are a constant source of inspiration for many young girls to take up chess professionally.

To such exceptional female personalities, we extend our humble gratitude!

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Jan 02, 2025 08:16 PM IST Magnus Carlsen remains as the leader in the FIDE rankings with an ELO rating of 2831, followed by American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura. 2024 was an action-packed year for India in chess as D Gukesh reigned supreme to clinch the World Chess Championship in Singapore. It was followed by Koneru Humpy winning the World Rapid Championship in New York. In the latest FIDE rankings, which were released on Wednesday, Gukesh remains in fifth position, behind Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who is fourth with a rating of 2801. Meanwhile, Gukesh has an ELO rating of 2783. D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi during the 45th FIDE Olympiad.(AP) Koneru is sixth in the FIDE rankings for women with a rating of 2523, with Divya Deshmukh in 14th spot with a rating of 2490. Meanwhile, D Harika is 16th with an ELO rating of 2489. R Vaishali, who bagged bronze at the Blitz C’ship, is 19th in the standings. The 21-year-old Grandmaster defeated Zhu Jiner 2.5-1.5 in the quarterfinals, but then lost to eventual champion Ju Wenjun 0.5-2.5 in the semi-finals. On Day 1 of the blitz competition, Vaishali was on top of the women’s standings, with eight wins and three draws to reach the knockout stage. Magnus Carlsen remains as the leader in the FIDE rankings with an ELO rating of 2831, followed by American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura. Meanwhile, Viswanathan Anand is 10th with an ELO rating of 2750. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship, coming out on top in the decisive fourteenth game. The game began on an equal footing and it looked like it was going according to Liren’s plan, but a massive blunder by the Chinese Grandmaster in the 55th move saw him resign and concede to Gukesh, who became the youngest-ever world champion, and also India’s second after Anand. Gukesh’s win sent social media into a state of meltdown, with fans, current and former chess players paying tributes. But it also received a negative response from some, including Carlsen, Nakamura and former world champion Vladimir Kramnik. The trio felt that the World Championship was of poor quality. After his victory, Gukesh is also set to get the Khel Ratna award. Stay updated with the... See more Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. News / Sports / Other Sports / D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi in top-five in latest FIDE chess rankings; Koneru Humpy leads India’s women contingent

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[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen (PC: FIDE/X) On a day Indian players moved into the joint lead in the open and women’s sections, the big bang came from an unexpected quarter. Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the world rapid and blitz chess championship in New York after the organisers refused to allow him to play wearing a pair of jeans. You read it right. This is not a writing error. FIDE — the world governing body of chess — has a dress code which doesn’t allow jeans for players of either sex in the competitions it conducts. Carlsen was fined $200 after the seventh round (second round of the second day) and asked to change. He refused and the organisers kept him out of the ninth round. He was not disqualified, and could have come back the next day by following the dress code. However, in a sensational decision which becomes perhaps the biggest global chess news in 2024 alongside D Gukesh becoming the youngest-ever world champion in the classical format, the Norwegian pulled out of the rapid event as well as the blitz competition to be played after the rapid. He is the reigning world champion in both formats, in addition to being ranked No. 1 in each variant of the game. His reaction made it controversial. “They (the organisers) told me that I have to change after the third round today,” Carlsen said on the Take Take Take YouTube channel. “I said, can I do it tomorrow? They said no, you have to change now. I guess it goes both ways. Nobody wants to back down. This is where we are, which is fine by me… My response is like fine.. f..k you.” Carlsen has never been a conformist. He refuses to play the world championship in the classical format, champions the cause of something called ‘Freestyle Chess’ and, at times, arrives late for games. The last one occurred in New York on Day 1 of the ongoing competition. He wasn’t having a good outing at Wall Street, having logged just four points from eight rounds. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here FIDE statement regarding Magnus Carlsen’s dress code breach FIDE regulations for the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, including the dress code, are designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Today, Mr. Magnus Carlsen breached the dress code… pic.twitter.com/SLdxBpzroe — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 27, 2024 The FIDE, rule, however, is clear. According to section 3.b related to attire, “The following is NOT acceptable for men players, captains, heads of delegation. Beach-wear slips, profanity and nude or semi-nude pictures printed on shirts, torn pants or jeans. Holes, denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, unclean clothing, sun glasses, sport caps.” FIDE remained firm on its principles, however debatable they may be. “We are sorry to see him withdraw,” said FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky on ChessBase India’s YouTube channel. “These rules were not invented overnight. They have been in place for several years. They have been proposed and commissioned by the athletes’ commission, which includes players… Magnus knew all of that.” Arjun, Harika and Humpy in joint lead When it came to action on the board, Arjun Erigaisi had another good day in the open section and scored three out of four points to be among a pack of four players at the top with seven points each after nine rounds. The Indian is ranked third on tie-break score. He has to win this to stand a chance of qualifying for the Candidates through the FIDE Circuit. Dronavalli Harika and Koneru Humpy had good days in the women’s section. After eight rounds, they have 6.5 points along with Ju Wenjun of China. On tie-break, Harika is second and Humpy third. The women’s section has 11 rounds. In the open section, there are 13. After the rapid section, the blitz competition will begin.  Also Read: Raunak fifth in open section and Harika fourth in women’s after Day 1 of world rapid chess The post Carlsen utters F word after pulling out of world rapid and blitz over dress-code violation appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.

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[ad_1] Magnus Carlsen (PC: FIDE/X) On a day Indian players moved into the joint lead in the open and women’s sections, the big bang came from an unexpected quarter. Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the world rapid and blitz chess championship in New York after the organisers refused to allow him to play wearing a pair of jeans. You read it right. This is not a writing error. FIDE — the world governing body of chess — has a dress code which doesn’t allow jeans for players of either sex in the competitions it conducts. Carlsen was fined $200 after the seventh round (second round of the second day) and asked to change. He refused and the organisers kept him out of the ninth round. He was not disqualified, and could have come back the next day by following the dress code. However, in a sensational decision which becomes perhaps the biggest global chess news in 2024 alongside D Gukesh becoming the youngest-ever world champion in the classical format, the Norwegian pulled out of the rapid event as well as the blitz competition to be played after the rapid. He is the reigning world champion in both formats, in addition to being ranked No. 1 in each variant of the game. His reaction made it controversial. “They (the organisers) told me that I have to change after the third round today,” Carlsen said on the Take Take Take YouTube channel. “I said, can I do it tomorrow? They said no, you have to change now. I guess it goes both ways. Nobody wants to back down. This is where we are, which is fine by me… My response is like fine.. f..k you.” Carlsen has never been a conformist. He refuses to play the world championship in the classical format, champions the cause of something called ‘Freestyle Chess’ and, at times, arrives late for games. The last one occurred in New York on Day 1 of the ongoing competition. He wasn’t having a good outing at Wall Street, having logged just four points from eight rounds. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here FIDE statement regarding Magnus Carlsen’s dress code breach FIDE regulations for the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, including the dress code, are designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Today, Mr. Magnus Carlsen breached the dress code… pic.twitter.com/SLdxBpzroe — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 27, 2024 The FIDE, rule, however, is clear. According to section 3.b related to attire, “The following is NOT acceptable for men players, captains, heads of delegation. Beach-wear slips, profanity and nude or semi-nude pictures printed on shirts, torn pants or jeans. Holes, denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, unclean clothing, sun glasses, sport caps.” FIDE remained firm on its principles, however debatable they may be. “We are sorry to see him withdraw,” said FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky on ChessBase India’s YouTube channel. “These rules were not invented overnight. They have been in place for several years. They have been proposed and commissioned by the athletes’ commission, which includes players… Magnus knew all of that.” Arjun, Harika and Humpy in joint lead When it came to action on the board, Arjun Erigaisi had another good day in the open section and scored three out of four points to be among a pack of four players at the top with seven points each after nine rounds. The Indian is ranked third on tie-break score. He has to win this to stand a chance of qualifying for the Candidates through the FIDE Circuit. Dronavalli Harika and Koneru Humpy had good days in the women’s section. After eight rounds, they have 6.5 points along with Ju Wenjun of China. On tie-break, Harika is second and Humpy third. The women’s section has 11 rounds. In the open section, there are 13. After the rapid section, the blitz competition will begin.  Also Read: Raunak fifth in open section and Harika fourth in women’s after Day 1 of world rapid chess The post Carlsen utters F word after pulling out of world rapid and blitz over dress-code violation appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports.

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History Made: D Gukesh, 18, Claims Youngest World Chess Champion Title

D Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy, has become etched in the annals of the game by being the youngest World Chess Champion. This incredible achievement followed after his fierce 14th and last classical game against Ding Liren, China, at the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore. Gukesh broke Garry Kasparov’s 37-year-old record to become the youngest to possess the sought-after championship with this triumph. This victory is especially noteworthy for India since the World Chess Championship title will be returning to the nation of chess origin. Following in the footsteps of his master, Viswanathan Anand, who held the title from 2000 to 2013, D Gukesh is now the second Indian to attain this honor.

Gukesh’s Road to Glory

The ascent of D Gukesh has been an amazing trip. In August 2023, he surpassed Anand to become the top-ranked Indian player on the FIDE ratings. His victory in the 2024 Candidates Tournament in Toronto, where he became the youngest champion in its history, clearly indicated his meteoric rise. Gukesh’s exceptional performance in the Chess Olympiad in Budapest helped India record a historic golden double, hence establishing his position among the chess world’s brightest talents..................Read More

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Arise,Sir Knight And Be Recognised !!

The Die was cast when the poor Bishop was relegated by Ding Liren to the cornermost square, from where it had no places to escape. Then was it just a momentary lapse of judgement that made him exchange the Rooks, thereby allowing the Black Pawns unhindered access to the last rank and topple the White King?? Or was it, just a case of Chess fatigue? The Jury is still out on the matter.

Some of the top names of the Chess world were decrying the level of the players and the games, as not worthy of a world championship match. But the crux of the matter was that the challenger, D.Gukesh came *Top* out of a rigorous Candidates Tournament and earned the rights to challenge the World Champion, Ding Liren. Challenge he did, and outlasted and outclassed the World Champion !!

It was a different matter that Magnus Carlsen was not taking part in the Candidates due to his own reasons and top names like Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja were ousted fair and square. Then, for Vladimir kramnik, was it just a case of sour grapes ?? The *childish blunder* which he referred to in his article about the final game, was a very human blunder and such blunders are often found in most of the World Chess Championship Games, even in the games of the famous Fischer Vs Spassky match of 1972. And that was not *The End Of Chess As We Know It*..in fact it flourished from there.

May the Chess God pardon me for taking the name of the Great Fischer in the same breath as Gukesh !! But in my opinion, players like Fischer, karpov, Kasparov, Carlsen and the like, are the freaks of the nature, which the God sends amidst us once in a while. While Gukesh,Liren are more in the mode of Capablanca,Euwe,Spassky and the like. Who are the hoi polloi of the Chess Hall of Fame, and have made their name among the elites, just by dint of their hard work,never say die spirit and intelligence .

Gukesh showed all these traits in the Matches he played and this very never say die spirit made the lady luck smile on him, in the final game. While many a lesser mortal would have been satisfied with a draw, he persevered and was rewarded !!

Let the 18 year old Champion enjoy in his moment of glory, shutting out the petty hearted detractors, for he has truly achieved a momentous feat. We, the Indians, have over 80 Grandmasters now, and, we may see another Indian,like the Arjun Irigaisi, coming out of the Candidates to challenge Gukesh!!

By the way, Arjun Irigaisi has been christened as *The Madman* by Magnus Cerlsen !!

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Top-ranked Arjun Erigaisi will face Vidit Gujarathi in the opening round of the Chennai Grand Masters.

World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi, Indian chess grandmaster and top seed will face compatriot Vidit Gujarathi in the Chennai Grand Masters on Tuesday. Erigaisi will play for the first time in India, having reached the historic 2800 ELO ranking mark. In the opening round of the eight-player classical event, Aravindh Chithambaram will face Iranian Amin Tabatabaei, Vachier-Lagrave Maxime will face…

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Discover the Benefits of Chess Coaching India

Chess, a contest of wisdom, is an activity that has probably been played by hundreds of millions of people all over the world throughout many generations. That indicates that it serves as a fun and enjoyable activity while at the same time it is a form of sport that is valued due to the fact that it causes the improvement of mental performance and problem solving, as well as encouraging creativity. Chess has gained immense growth in India and many people who know this game also look forward towards learning more about the game. This is when Chessbrainz Chess Academy which is one of the best chess coaching india comes handy for players who want to learn chess. If you’re here, it’s probably because this blog will tell you more about how professional chess coaching india can change your game and why you should definitely consider signing up for it.

1. Structured Learning and Guidance

Another reason why people prefer to be in a chess coaching india program is because it molds you into becoming a better player through having a program to follow. Of particular advantage to professional coaching is the fact that it is structured; unlike when one decides on their own leaving key issues unaddressed due to lack of understanding of particular basics that are found deeper down. Another afflicting feature in Chessbrainz Chess Academy is that the game is first disassembled into segments by experienced coaches before it is administered to students in small and easily digestible portions.

2. Personalized Training

In other words, every player has some distinctive and destiny features, which help him to play chess and weaksuit which explains his failure. I soon discovered that Indian programs teach chess with emphasis on the individualized approach and1. Chessbrainz Chess Academy also provide personal lessons in line with the desires of individual or group learning. This approach allows you to obtain highly specific feedback and advice that fits your style and would not be best adopted by another player, enabling you to improve certain issues and overall gameplay.

3. Competitive Edge

Registering in a chess coaching india program means having someone spend time training you, something that puts you at a distinct advantage. Based on the daily practice and participation in competitions, you will be able to checker the results with other people and get to know the outcome of real-life situations. Chessbrainz Chess Academy conducts many events and training sessions, this saves time for the child and gives additional training for every separate lesson.

4. Mental and Cognitive Benefits

Aside from being an engaging pastime, chess is an effective, creative mechanism for enhancing abstract thinking. In this matter, practicing consistently under the supervision of professional trainers can enhance the stamina, focus, and retention capacity along with abstract thinking mechanisms. Research done reveals that chess also helps in developing capability in critical thinking as well as planning skills that are handy in everyday life. It is important to enlighten that when you are exercising in chess coaching india it is not only the improvement of the chess abilities that you nurture but also the enhancement of your brain.

5. Building a Community

Chess is a socialising pastime that facilitates interpersonal communication. The chess academy is a select group in which the participants have comparable passions with the chess game. Support from such a community can be very motivating and inspiring at the same time. Socialising is also a vital aspect in Chessbrainz Chess Academy since the various students are socially connected to share experiences and ideas.

Conclusion

Tutoring chess in India is very much helpful to enhance one’s skills whether you are a rank fresh, shaky player or a highly developed, strategic mastermind. Structured learning environment, opportunity for individual training, a chance to play against other like-minded people, and overall support – Chessbrainz Chess Academy has it all for a long and exciting chess journey. Sign up now and unleash your logitudinal knowledge and understanding besides mastering the game of chess. Extending it past the chessboard translates into other aspects of life where your mind will stand to gain a lot. Expect it and let the CHESS transform you into a different person.

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Study MBBS at Belgorod State University in Russia!

Studying MBBS in Russia is to scaffold your successful professional career!

Sounds amazing! Is not it!

Yes, it’s true that Indian MBBS aspirants can unlock their success in their professional career by receiving quality education based on modern teaching-learning process by pursuing MBBS in top medical universities of Russia.  The fore most duty of an MBBS aspirant wishing to study MBBS Russia is to collect information about the top and globally approved medical colleges. The website Ria Overseas has already provided you many information about some medical colleges and universities in Russia.

The page is dedicated to make know about Belgorod State Universityin Russia.

MBBS in Russia; Belgorod State University: Key Features

Belgorod State University is one of Russia's top institutions,

It provides the best education to 30000 students through a comprehensive academic framework consisting of 20 faculties and one institute

The university offers a comprehensive selection of Bachelor's and Master's programmes in English.

Belgorod State University currently offers eleven English courses, including medical and international business, and overseas students can get a MBBS degree in English.

BSU now hosts over 850 foreign students from 67 countries worldwide, including over 150 Indian students studying medicine in English at the Belgorod Medical College.

Foreign students have been studying at this university since 1980, and it has a well-deserved reputation and is ranked highly among higher education institutions throughout the world.

BSU provides exceptional options for sports and recreation to all students.

Belgorod State University's Medical College has been recognised as one of Russia's top 10 medical institutions.

Today, the institution functions as a worldwide sociocultural nexus.

The campus has four dorms, which accommodate about 3000 students from various nations.

All foreign students reside in pleasant dorms with access to dancing and exercise facilities, chess groups, and a student café.

Belgorod State National Research University was ranked 30th among 103 Russian state institutions.

MBBS in Russia at Belgorod State University: At a Glance:

Year of Establishment: 1876

University Type          : Public

Recognition               : NMC and WHO approved Eligibility                    : Minimum 50% in PCB aggregate

Course Duration        : 6 years

NEET Qualified                     : Required

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Medium of Teaching             : English

MBBS in Russia; Belgorod State University Admissions Process

To acquire admission to Belgorod State University, take these steps:

Applicants must fill out the online application form. They can email the materials to you.

They must next provide a school leaving certificate, a birth certificate, a copy of their passport, transcripts of records, and any other necessary documents.

After submitting all relevant papers, students will get an acceptance letter from the institution.

Pay the registration fees to the university account or using net banking.

After receiving confirmation of acceptance from the individual colleges, the Russian Federation's Department of Federal Migration Service will begin sending formal invitation letters to students.

After obtaining their acceptance letter from the Russian Federation, students must apply for a student visa at the Russian Federation's embassy or consulate in their home country.

If you have wrapped your desire of joining MBBS in Russia, contact Ria Overseas and unwrap your desire and feel confident to have a successful MBBS study experience.

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Unleashing Your Teen Patti Skills: Becoming a Teen Patti Master

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Teen Patti, where every hand holds the promise of excitement, strategy, and the thrill of winning big. As enthusiasts of this beloved card game, we understand the burning desire to ascend to the ranks of teenpattimaster. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the strategies, techniques, and mindset required to elevate your game to the next level.

Understanding the Basics

Before we embark on the journey to mastery, let's revisit the fundamentals of Teen Patti. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, this game shares similarities with the renowned Poker. The objective is simple: to have the best three-card hand or to bluff your opponents into folding.

Rules of the Game

In Teen Patti, players are dealt three cards each, and the hand rankings are akin to traditional poker. The hierarchy starts with the highest-ranking set, the Trail (three cards of the same rank), followed by the Pure Sequence, Sequence, Color, Pair, and High Card.

Strategies for Success

Mastering Probability

A crucial aspect of Teen Patti mastery is understanding the probabilities associated with different hands. By familiarizing yourself with the odds of drawing specific combinations, you can make informed decisions during gameplay.

Psychological Warfare

Beyond the cards themselves, Teen Patti is a game of wits and psychology. Learning to read your opponents' tells, bluff effectively, and maintain a poker face are indispensable skills for any aspiring Teen Patti Master.

Bankroll Management

In the pursuit of mastery, it's essential to exercise prudence in managing your bankroll. Avoid reckless bets that could jeopardize your financial stability and instead adopt a disciplined approach to wagering.

Advanced Techniques

Card Counting

While Teen Patti may not involve as many cards as traditional Poker, card counting can still provide valuable insights into the distribution of remaining cards. Skilled players can leverage this information to gain an edge over their opponents.

Positional Awareness

Just like in Chess, positioning is critical in Teen Patti. By observing the betting patterns of your opponents and strategically positioning yourself at the table, you can exert greater control over the flow of the game.

The Mindset of a Teen Patti Master

Beyond the realm of strategy and technique lies the intangible quality that sets true masters apart: the mindset. A Teen Patti Master approaches the game with a blend of confidence, composure, and adaptability. They embrace both victory and defeat as opportunities for growth, continuously honing their skills with each hand dealt.

Conclusion

Becoming a teenpattimaster is not merely about winning hands; it's about embracing the journey of self-improvement and mastery. Armed with the knowledge, strategies, and mindset outlined in this guide, you are well-equipped to embark on your quest for Teen Patti supremacy.

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Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa, the nation's current chess king, has been awarded a brand new Mahindra XUV400 EV by Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra Group. This heartwarming gesture comes as a fulfillment of a promise made by Mr. Mahindra in 2023, recognizing Praggnanandhaa's exceptional achievements in the world of chess. A Rising Star in Chess: R praggnanandhaa's Journey At just 18 years old, Praggnanandhaa has taken the chess world by storm. He currently holds the prestigious title of India's number one chess player, surpassing the legendary Viswanathan Anand in the rankings. This isn't the only milestone Praggnanandhaa has achieved. In 2023, he etched his name in history by becoming the youngest Indian to reach the finals of the prestigious FIDE World Cup, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. A Promise Kept: Anand Mahindra Rewards Excellence Recognizing Praggnanandhaa's remarkable feat, Anand Mahindra, a renowned industrialist and chess enthusiast himself, took to social media (previously known as Twitter) in 2023 to announce a special gift for the young prodigy. He pledged to present the Praggnanandhaa family with a Mahindra XUV400 EV, India's leading electric SUV. This recent handover ceremony marks the fulfillment of that promise. Praggnanandhaa, along with his family, received the keys to their brand-new XUV400 EV. Expressing his gratitude for this generous gesture, Praggnanandhaa took to social media again, sharing a photo of himself with his parents and the new car. A History of Supporting Champions: Anand Mahindra and Indian Athletes Anand Mahindra is well-known for his philanthropic endeavors and for recognizing and rewarding Indian athletes who bring glory to the nation. Over the years, he has presented Mahindra SUVs to several iconic sports personalities, Olympians, and other athletes who have excelled in their respective fields. Some of the renowned names include Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw), Avani Lekhara (Para-shooting), Deepa Malik (Para-athlete), PV Sindhu (Badminton), and Sakshi Malik (Wrestling). A Look at the Mahindra XUV400 EV: praggnanandhaa's New Ride The Mahindra XUV400 EV currently stands as the sole electric SUV offering in Mahindra's portfolio. This feature-packed car is available in two battery pack options: 34.5 kWh 39.4 kWh XUV400 EV Specifications: Feature34.5 kWh Battery Pack39.4 kWh Battery PackPower150 PS150 PSTorque310 Nm310 NmClaimed Range (MIDC rated)375 km456 km Features and Safety Enhancements: The XUV400 EV received upgrades in January 2024, further enhancing its feature list. Here's what Praggnanandhaa and his family can enjoy: Advanced Infotainment System: A larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system for a seamless entertainment experience. Digital Driver's Display: A modern 10.25-inch digital driver's display provides crucial driving information at a glance. Comfort Features: Dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, and wireless phone charging ensure a comfortable and convenient ride. Safety First: Safety is paramount, and the XUV400 EV is equipped with up to six airbags, an electronic stability program (ESP), hill hold assist, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear parking camera for peace of mind on the road. Price Range and Competitors: The Mahindra XUV400 EV price range falls between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 19.39 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It competes in the electric SUV segment with the established Tata Nexon EV. Additionally, it presents itself as a more affordable alternative to the MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why did Anand Mahindra gift R Praggnanandhaa a car? A: Anand Mahindra, a chess enthusiast himself, presented the XUV400 EV to R Praggnanandhaa as a token of appreciation for the young prodigy's exceptional achievements in the world of chess. Q: Why did Anand Mahindra gift a Mahindra XUV400 EV to R Praggnanandhaa? A: Anand Mahindra honored R Praggnanandhaa's exceptional achievements in chess by fulfilling a promise made in 2023 to gift him a Mahindra XUV400 EV. Q: What are the key features of the Mahindra XUV400 EV? A: The XUV400 EV offers advanced features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, digital driver's display, dual-zone AC, sunroof, and comprehensive safety features. Q: How does the Mahindra XUV400 EV compare to its competitors? A: Priced competitively, the XUV400 EV competes with models like the Tata Nexon EV while offering affordability and impressive range.

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Dec 21, 2024 07:53 AM IST According to the rankings, D Gukesh is currently ranked fifth in the world and Arjun Erigaisi is fourth, which makes him the highest-ranked Indian chess player. D Gukesh scripted history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. The Indian grandmaster achieved the feat by defeating defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Gukesh notched three wins against two for Liren, and nine draws in the 14 classical rounds. D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi after the latter won the final round match against GM Jan Subelj of Slovenia at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, in Budapest.(AP) Both Gukesh and Liren battled hard for supremacy as the match reached the decisive fourteenth game. In the decider, it looked like it would be a draw, with Liren trying to force out a tie-breaker. But a massive blunder by the Chinese grandmaster in the 55th move saw him resign and concede defeat to Gukesh. Despite his world championship title, Gukesh is still not the best ranked Indian chess player. According to the rankings, Gukesh is currently ranked fifth in the world and Arjun Erigaisi is fourth, which makes him the highest-ranked Indian chess player. So it wasn't a surprise that when Gukesh won in Singapore, fans began to hope for a possible title face-off with Erigaisi. Speaking on an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit, India legend Viswanathan Anand weighed in on such a possibility. “5-10 percent chance it can happen,” he said. Erigaisi had an eventful 2024, which saw him win the WR Chess Masters Cup, the Stepan Avagyan Memorial and the Menorca Open. He also got individual gold on board three at the Chess Olympiad, bagging ten points in 11 games. A chess prodigy, he earned the grandmaster title at the age of 14 years, 11 months, 13 days. In September this year, he became India’s top-rated player and in December, got his peak rating of 2801 which also makes him the fifteenth-highest rated player in history and second Indian to ever get past 2800 after Anand. If Erigaisi does end up challenging Gukesh for the world championship title, it will be a treat for chess fans. Stay updated with the... See more Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. News / Sports / Other Sports / Viswanathan Anand predicts possibility of all-India D Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi World Chess Championship face-off