How to Handle Toxic Chess Opponents?
Chess, like any other competitive sport, should promote respect, discipline, and learning. Yet, we all encounter those players who, unfortunately, make the game unpleasant. Whether it’s snide remarks, trying to distract you, or behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner, dealing with toxic opponents can be mentally challenging. At MindMentorz Chess Academy, we believe in fostering not only […]
Celebrating the Chess Achievements of Yashas, Joshua, and Kabir!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding performances of our young chess players — Yashas, Joshua, and Kabir! Their dedication, hard work, and passion for chess have led to remarkable achievements that deserve recognition. First up, we are thrilled to announce that Kabir won 1st prize in the Under 9 category at his recent […]
Celebrating Agastya Kashyap’s Chess Achievement @BRDCA Independance Cup 2024
Celebrating Agastya Raghav Kashyap’s Chess Achievement On the 15th of August, 2024, as our nation celebrated the 77th Independence Day, Our young chess player Agastya Raghav Kashyap showcased his incredible talent at the BRDCA School Chess Tournament 2024 organised by Bangalore Rural District Chess Association. Competing in the Boys U/7 category, Agastya secured an impressive […]
Vedant Malladi Shines at the 5th UCA – OPEN Rapid & Age Category Chess Tournament 2024
Vedant Malladi, a dedicated and talented student of Mind Mentorz, has achieved an impressive victory by securing the 1st place in the Under 14 category at the 5th UCA – OPEN Rapid & Age Category Chess Tournament 2024. This prestigious event, recognized as a FIDE Rated tournament, highlights Vedant’s exceptional skills and dedication to the […]
12th Norway Chess Round 9: Ding Liren Dominates Hikaru Nakamura in Armageddon Match
Ding Liren Dominates Hikaru Nakamura in Armageddon Match in Round 9 of Norway Chess 2024 Welcome Chess Learners! Round 9 of the 12th Norway Chess 2024 was a nail-biter, with all matches going into Armageddon. The players fought intensely, making it a memorable day for chess enthusiasts. Let’s dive into the highlights. Ding Liren vs. […]
Hikaru Nakamura vs. Magnus Carlsen in Round 7: A Nail-biting Armageddon Finish
Hikaru Nakamura vs. Magnus Carlsen in Round 7: A Nail-biting Armageddon Finish Welcome Chess Learners! In an electrifying showdown, Hikaru Nakamura (USA) and Magnus Carlsen (NOR) faced off in the most thrilling Armageddon game of the 12th Norway Chess 2024. Their classical game ended in a 20-move draw, setting the stage for a dramatic Armageddon. […]
Carlsen Shines as Liren Blunders: A Dramatic Round 6 at 12th Norway Chess 2024
Carlsen shines as Liren Blunders: A Dramatic Round 6 at Norway Chess 2024 Welcome Chess Learners! In a shocking twist during the sixth round of the 12th Norway Chess 2024, Ding Liren of China made an astonishing blunder, handing Magnus Carlsen a victory. In an otherwise equal position, Liren overlooked a simple mate-in-two, allowing Carlsen […]
Norway Chess Showdown: India’s Praggnanandhaa Shines in Round 5
Norway Chess Showdown: India’s Praggnanandha Shines at Norway Chess 2024 R5 Welcome Chess Learners! The fifth round of the 12th Norway Chess 2024 was nothing short of a roller-coaster, with some nail-biting finishes and big changes in the world rankings. Our very own R Praggnanandhaa has done us proud by defeating the mighty Fabiano Caruana […]
Nakamura Takes the Lead at Norway Chess 2024 Round 4, Outsmarts Praggnanandhaa
Nakamura Takes the Lead at Norway Chess 2024 Round 4, Outsmarts Praggnanandhaa Welcome Chess Learners! In a gripping Round 4 of the 12th Norway Chess 2024, Hikaru Nakamura bested R Praggnanandhaa, seizing the top spot on the leaderboard. Praggnanandhaa’s daring knight sacrifice aimed to expose Nakamura’s king but ultimately fell short, allowing Nakamura to secure […]
Praggnanandhaa’s Big Win in Round 3 at Norway Chess 2024 : A Game Changer
Praggnanandhaa’s Big Win in Round 3 Norway Chess 2024: A Game Changer! Welcome Chess Learners! In an exciting turn of events at the 12th Norway Chess 2024, young Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured his first-ever Classical victory against the legendary Magnus Carlsen. This remarkable feat has been the talk of the chess world and […]