Glimpses from Chola Chess Club Tournament Day!
It was an exciting tournament day at the Chola Chess Club, bringing together chess enthusiasts of all ages for a memorable day of competition, learning, and inspiring moments.
We were honoured to have Grandmaster Pranesh M, one of our Chola Chess players, as our Chief Guest. His presence, words of encouragement, and interactions with the participants made the tournament even more special and motivating.
Congratulations to all the participants for their enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and passion for the game.
@chessgurukul
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Congratulations to our winners – Jayanth Venkatesh, Siddharth Pernati, and Mahat Maheswaran for their outstanding performances and well-deserved victories at the Chola Chess Club Tournament, organised by Chola Chess in association with @chessbaseindia at @phoenixmarketcitychennai.
We were delighted to have GM Pranesh M, one of our Chola Chess players, present the prizes and celebrate the winners, making the occasion even more special.
Our sincere appreciation to Chief Arbiter @yh._.wh Genita Gladys for ensuring every round was conducted smoothly, fairly, and with the utmost professionalism.
From intense battles on the board to moments of celebration, the tournament showcased skill, focus, determination, and true sporting spirit.
Congratulations once again to every participant for making the tournament a memorable one.
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Only SCHOOLS will remain closed tomorrow (04/12/25) in Tiruvallur District .
"A day without school is a day full of possibilities and opportunities to learn and unlearn ourselves for a better tomorrow!! "
Best wishes
M Prathap
District Collector
Pentala Harikrishna on sacrificing his queen on move 8:
"This prep was from a long time ago... today I got the courage to just play it out!"
#2025FIDEWorldCup
For the past week, we’ve been sharing tears, heartbreak, and beautiful memories of Danya’s one-of-a-kind character. It feels wrong to continue with everyday life after losing one of the brightest and kindest souls in the chess world.
Danya was one of the most humble and brilliant players I’ve ever met — a rare genius who would never admit he was one. He wasn’t just one of the best chess teachers online but also one of the strongest blitz players in the world.
Once, after streaming for seven and a half hours, I told Danya he could cancel our lesson if he was tired. He kindly declined and shared his excitement for the special games he prepared. He loved teaching his friends and family and never expected anything in return.
He had an incredible sense of humor and no ego. In the second slide, you can see him playing a simul against the three of us — witty as ever, multitasking, and still crushing all of us. He was always an amazing sport and made every game fun, even though his skill level was far beyond ours. We’d play odds matches where he had 45 seconds vs 3 minutes, trying to “adopt” my sister and I (winning ten games in a row.) We’d add embarrassing punishments, but he never complained. He’d just laugh it off and say, “Please, Alexandra, just don’t make me dance again.”
Danya brought as much laughter to the world as he did love and passion for chess. He dedicated his life to the game. It’s impossible to comprehend the pain and pressure he faced from the absurd cheating accusations — yet he carried himself with honor, respect, and integrity.
He played with five cameras, went live on Russian TV, and accepted unfair conditions just to prove his honesty. Despite it all, he delivered some of the strongest performances of his career. While his friends and family stood loyal by his side, the approval he wanted most was that of the top players. But he was stripped of any fair testimony.
Rest in peace, Daniel Naroditsky. The chess world will never be the same without you. May your legacy live on — and may we treat each other with the same kindness, humility, and selflessness that Danya showed every day.
Hi @ThisIsDSP , Just noticed నడిపించు నా నావ Christian song music in #Kuberaa movie while he jumps from building.
Its very perfect situation 🙏
Usually in some movies they use this song in a funny way while showing beggers
Just want to know whether you are aware of this song
It is not a good sign when a player in a world championship, without increment until move 41, spent quite a bit of time after 1. d4. This gives opponent self confidence. Every minute and second matters. Ding is much better than this, and I hope he can get everything together. Gukesh was very shaky in game 1 but he is flying high right now after tying up the match.
#DingGukesh