Sandroof wins 2026 candidates (IANS) In a feat perhaps never seen before in Candidates chess, Uzbek grandmaster Javakhir Sindrov upset the reigning champion in a world championship match against defending champion D Gokesh of India in Cyprus.Having won six of his 13 games and lost none, the 20-year-old drew Dutchman Anish Gerry in the 13th…
Uzbekistan GM Nodirbek Yakubboev makes ‘Namaste’ gesture against Harika Dronavali (screengrab) New Delhi: In this digital age, when every gesture is scrutinized under the microscope of social media, a momentary exchange at the recently concluded Greinke Freestyle Open sparked a massive social media debate.When India’s Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended his hand to Uzbekistan’s GM…
Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronwali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment at the Greinke Freestyle Open grabbed attention when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronvali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodyrbek Yakuboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…