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Articles by Susan Ninan
Korean coach Yoo Yong-sung back in Lakshya Sen's team ahead of Paris Olympics
The 22-year-old, preparing to make his Olympic debut, wants to tweak the variations in his attack before the July-August Games.
Published on Jun 17, 2024 09:40 PM IST
This time I think it could be anybody's game: Sindhu on the Olympics
The Indian shuttler hasn't been in the best of form but has reason to believe that the tide is turning
Published on Jun 14, 2024 10:28 PM IST
How a mentality shift propelled Erigaisi from a missed Candidates to world No 4
Erigaisi said he’s forced to play open tournaments due to scarce elite event invites and that, he's learned the hard way to take his fitness seriously
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 04:28 PM IST
It’s just the worst version of me: Ding Liren on his struggles
In an interview to HT, world chess champion Ding Liren spoke about contemplating withdrawal from Norway Chess and losing his passion for the game.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 12:58 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Ding Liren, a champion in distress
“Very concerned for him and his match vs Gukesh”, peers offer as China’s reigning world chess champion grapples with seeming mental struggles
Published on Jun 02, 2024 11:52 PM IST
World Chess Championship: Delhi, Chennai submit competing bids
All India Chess Federation and TN government are both in the fray to host the D Gukesh-Ding Liren match. Singapore is in the race too
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 08:28 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
How Praggnanandhaa punished World No.1 Carlsen for his first classical win
The 18-year-old Indian went after the world No 1's edgy opening choice and decision to not castle, to take the lead in Norway Chess standings after Round 3
Updated on May 30, 2024 09:33 PM IST
After all that I’ve gone through, this medal is like vindication: Dipa Karmakar
For the Indian gymnast who won a historic Asian Championships medal, the end might be near. But even with injury-ravaged limbs, she remains the country’s best.
Updated on May 31, 2024 12:24 PM IST
India to propose Delhi as host for Gukesh-Ding match
‘Yashobhoomi’ centre in Delhi to be pitched as venue for the World Chess Championship scheduled later this year
Updated on May 29, 2024 01:42 PM IST
It's a leap of faith for both of us: Svidler on being Pragg’s coach
In an interview with HT, the eight-time Russian champion spoke about being a Dravid fan, bonding over cricket, and on the Indian teen offering him suggestions
Published on May 22, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Fenced out: Bhavani Devi and a shattered Olympic dream
The world no.34 believes that she is a better fencer now than she was at the Tokyo Games but things don't always add up
Published on May 16, 2024 08:22 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Shyaam Nikhil – 12 year-wait for a GM title, and a Gukesh nudge
The chess player persevered for over a decade for his final GM norm and found inspiration in Gukesh’s Candidates win to become India's 85th Grandmaster at 31
Updated on May 14, 2024 02:54 PM IST
Top players think twice when they face Indians: Manika Batra
The Indian table tennis star says working with a sports psychologist has helped her focus and manage pressure better.
Published on May 10, 2024 09:02 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Gukesh’s win has triggered a fair amount of corporate interest: AICF chief
Helmed by entrepreneur-turned-administrator Nitin Narang, the federation recently rolled out an ambitious ₹65 crore action plan
Published on May 10, 2024 06:30 PM IST
Vladimir Kramnik’s cheating claim against Nihal Sarin kicks up a storm
Russia’s former world chess champion has alleged that the Indian GM’s online blitz results are “mathematically 99.9999% impossible”
Published on May 06, 2024 12:02 AM IST
Candidates: Staying off the chessboard, picking up the pieces
D Gukesh scripted history at the Candidates; for the other Indian players, it has been about recovering, recalibrating
Published on May 04, 2024 10:19 PM IST
My comeback took me by surprise: Vaishali
She had given up after four losses in a row in the Women's Candidates, but decided to fight back and “play good games”, pulling off five straight wins
Published on Apr 27, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Gukesh ushers in new chess world order
A historic teen Candidates winner signals a shift in the chess world where the Next Gen, unafraid of big names and flexible in their approach are here to rule.
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 01:59 PM IST
Carlsen-led Freestyle Chess event in India on hold
The Chess 960 event that was originally scheduled to take place in India in November hasn’t found takers yet, forcing Jan Buettner to shelve plans for now
Published on Apr 26, 2024 12:20 AM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Win shows Next Gen of chess is here: Gukesh
D Gukesh, the youngest-ever Candidates winner, reflects on his historic achievement in chess, marking a shift to the Next Gen. World Championship next!
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
4Cool, mature and unflappable: The mentality that won D Gukesh the Candidates
Wins didn’t seem to make him overeager or complacent and the sole heart-breaking loss didn’t drive the 17-year-old to despair
Published on Apr 23, 2024 08:40 AM IST
History in black & white: Gukesh is the Candidate
Gukesh, 17, makes history as the youngest winner of the Fide Candidates tournament, set to face Ding Liren in World Championship clash.
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Gukesh makes history, becomes youngest-ever World Championship challenger
The Indian won the Candidates with a draw against Nakamura in the final round; he will face Ding Liren in the fight to become the next world chess champion.
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 08:07 AM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Khanty-Mansiysk 2014: When an Indian last won the Candidates
How Anand went from not wanting to play the tournament to winning it with a round to spare a decade ago
Published on Apr 21, 2024 11:05 PM IST
Candidates 2024: Gukesh in sole lead, on the brink of history
Never before has a teenager won the Candidates. It all now comes down to the final round
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 10:31 PM IST
Candidates 2024: Gukesh takes sole lead with one round to go
The 17-year-old Indian defeated Firouzja to take sole lead in the Candidates after Round 13; Nepomniachtchi -Nakamura play out a draw, Caruana defeats Pragg
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 12:09 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Bengaluru
Gukesh and the age of disruption
The 17 year-old Indian has shown striking maturity and resilience and perhaps in his own way got the world to look beyond his age
Published on Apr 20, 2024 08:52 PM IST
Gukesh and a shot at history
The 17-year-old Indian is in a three-way tie for first place with Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hikaru Nakamura after 12 rounds in the Candidates tournament
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 10:31 PM IST
Candidates Round 12: Gukesh in a three-way tie for first place with Nepo, Hikaru
The 17-year-old Indian used an opening surprise with Black to win against Nijat Abasov; Caruana defeats Vidit to stay half a point off the lead.
Published on Apr 19, 2024 10:27 AM IST
Candidates 2024: Blood, tears and a sole leader
Tough day for Indians at the Candidates as Vidit lost to Nepo and Pragg went down to Hikaru; Gukesh drew with Caruana
Published on Apr 18, 2024 09:35 PM IST
