It took 25 min to play the move, we analysed every single option and built on it, the shift on Vidit during that time was visible, felt the moment and did our best to convey that to people watching. For 25 min, with no moves people stayed on. Reacting to a clip without context is really a very odd outside in way of looking at chess broadcasting, but I guess there’s no other way at this point 😅🤷🏻‍♀️

Makes me so happy! Those 25 minutes had its own rhythm, with all its tension and possibilities and swings and then to slowly realise that something is changing. Being able to bring that to the audience is one of the biggest joys of what we do ❤️

It was an unbelievable moment for us in the studio - we were genuinely on the edge of our seats waiting to see if Vidit would find d5!!

Grateful for the love and support! #NorwayChess

Haaland and behold 🤩

Norway Chess by far far away the most entertaining chess event and amazing commentary. Feels so live and exciting to watch 👏👏 @DavidHowellGM @TaniaSachdev @thelittlehat

Norway Chess begins! 🇳🇴 Firouzja-Carlsen, Gukesh-Keymer, and Ju Wenjun-Divya are among the Round 1 matches🍿You know what to do! Join us now for all the action.

🚨 "I’m already thinking about akka’s World Championship match. I’m looking forward to watching her train and to being around during her match. Honestly, I'm more excited for her match than she is" - Praggnanandhaa tells @htTweets in an interview

The heart of a Guru GM R.B. Ramesh is one India's and world's finest chess trainers. He has been the coach of Vaishali and Pragg since they were around 2000 Elo strength. From there to now bringing them to this stage, he has played a big role! When both the siblings were going to go to Cyprus for the FIDE Candidates 2026, Ramesh told them that he would be there at the closing ceremony if any of them won the tournament. After 14 rounds of grueling chess, Vaishali had made it. She had won the tournament and earned the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the world title. Ramesh was watching this unfold from his home in Chennai. The war situation in the middle east had made travelling quite difficult. Ramesh had tried before to get a ticket, but unsuccessfully. In desperation, he picked up his phone one last time to ask his travel agent if anything was possible! And guess what! This time it worked! The travel agent found a connection from Chennai - Dubai - Athens - Larnaca - Cap St. Georges and Ramesh quickly left his home. It was a race against time. The travel was more than 20 hours, but just like a Bollywood movie, Ramesh arrived a few minutes before Vaishali went on stage to receive the award. And guess what Vaishali spoke when she was given the mic. She shared her joy on receiving the trophy in front of her coach, who had travelled thousands of kilometers to just be present there. Guru, the word that is used for someone who is much more than just a coach, is something that fits in aptly for Ramesh. The Guru not just teaches you the art but also gives direction to your life. Ramesh is not just a trainer of Vaishali and Pragg, but family. We thank him immensely for giving India two of its most amazing gems! Photos: Abhyudaya Ram #chess #chessbaseindia #vaishalichess #ramesh #praggnanandhaa

Vaishali into the Women’s World Championship! Gukesh will fight to defend his title, Vaishali will challenge for the crown. India has a seat at both tables. What a moment for Indian chess!

Gukesh vs Sindarov. World Championship 2026 👑

Tania after Wei Yi's 5.a3 gets Sindarov thinking: "This may be the first time in the #FIDECandidates the surpriser has been surprised!"

20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov stunned his co-leader Fabiano Caruana to take a 1-point going into the 1st rest day of the 2026 #FIDECandidates! chess.com/news/view/2026-fid…

Thoughts?

The one before The one. But feels like The One 🍿🍿

🇮🇳 @TaniaSachdev honored by Viswanathan Anand at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2026 🏆 One of India’s leading chess personalities, Sachdev received the Award of Excellence for her contributions both as a player and a global commentator. Presented by 5-time World Champion Anand, making the moment even more special. “A night among champions… unforgettable.”

Your girl picked up the Contribution to Indian Sports Award of Excellence. And I’m still wondering, how do you give back enough to something that has given you everything? A night among champions at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2026 and receiving it from Vishy made it unforgettable 👑 So grateful to do what I love. And as this journey continues, it’s your love and support that keeps me wanting to give it my best 🦁♥️

Dil hai chhota sa, chhoti si asha ♥️

Table tennis star Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT), former Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) & Indian chess stalwart Tania Sachdev (@TaniaSachdev) were honoured with the Award of Excellence at #SSAces2026 The award recognises their lasting contributions to Indian sport. @Amul_Coop @casagrandhomes @SRM_Univ @TheOfficialSBI @ChristBangalore @ISCL_T9 @BPCLimited @TelanganaCMO @satg_sports @ntpclimited @REVAUniversity @BlueStarLtd

This happened!! Super excited, do give it a go and tell me what you think 🦁❤️