D Gukesh will take on challenger Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan in the upcoming World Chess Championship which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 24 to December 12.

Magnus Carlsen's win was not enough for the Pipers to avoid their first loss in the competition as both Vidit and Humpy, who had won their earlier two games, went down against PBG Alaskan Knights.

With world No. 1 MagnusCarlsenreturning to the Pipers' fold after missing last year, all eyes were on the five-time world champion in the match against Mumba Masters and he did not disappoint.

Playing in Chess.com's weekly Titled Tuesday event, Vandan Alankar Sawai (ELO rating 2,288) defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen (2,823) in 50 moves

Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will make a comeback to Global Chess League after a year's absence while FIDE Women's World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh will make her debut in the event during the fourth edition.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess tournament with 18 points, defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice, marking a defining moment in his career.

R Praggnanandhaa now has an opportunity to put the Candidates disappointment behind him at Norway Chess, where he has emerged as a title contender.

R Praggnanandhaa capitalised on a rare blunder by Magnus Carlsen under time pressure, securing a key victory after 50 moves and boosting his title chances.

On the significance of beating the "virtually invincible" Carlsen for a third time overall and twice in the same event, the young Indian said it was never about intimidation.

The victory lifted R Praggnanandhaa to 12 points and third place, while simultaneously dealing what could prove to be a fatal blow to Magnus Carlsen's hopes of securing an eighth Norway Chess title.