Chess Times - A Chess Gaja Podcast

European Chess, Novy Bor’s Dominance, and India’s Rising Stars - Episode 14

In this episode of Chess Times – A Chess Gaja Podcast, hosts Alex and Jamie take you on a tour of the biggest chess highlights from around the globe. They kick things off with a preview of the prestigious 25th European Women’s Chess Championship in Rhodes, Greece, followed by a recap of Novy Bor’s dominant run to secure their 14th Czech Extraliga title. Content and Editorial support by Ruhaan Sidhu The spotlight then shifts to India’s explosive rise in the global chess rankings, with Aravindh’s climb to World No. 11, joining the ranks of top Indian prodigies Gukesh, Arjun, and Praggnanandhaa. Lastly, the duo previews the 2025 President’s Cup, America’s most elite college chess tournament hosted by UT Dallas. Script and Editorial support by Ruhaan Sidhu