In Chennai’s Grand Master series on July 21, 2026, Pranesh defeated Gukesh in the hard-fought penultimate round with a decisive endgame. The result delighted fans.

Arjun Erigaisi secured the first spot on the leaderboard with a clean win over Gukesh D in a dominant display. His performance earned applause.

Magnus Carlsen has confirmed join FIDE’s Total Chess World Championship Tour bringing experience. The tour includes top players from around the world.

Belarus dropped all restrictions on its chess players on July 21, 2026 signaling a policy shift. The chess community supported the move.

Susan Polgar turned down Hungary’s offer to run for president stating a focus on non‑political work. Polgar’s decision added to the debate.