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Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov reignite their iconic rivalry after three decades in St. Louis. The "Clutch Chess: The Legends" tournament features a 12-game Chess 960 match with escalating stakes, promising a thrilling display of creativity and strategic brilliance. Fans anticipate a nostalgic yet fiercely competitive showdown between these two titans of the game.

From sibling rivalry in Goa to becoming the state’s second Grandmaster, 19-year-old Leon Luke Mendonca’s journey has been shaped by family sacrifice and resilience. After illness marred his Tata Steel Masters debut, the teenager rebounded with consistent performances to earn a World Cup reserve spot in Goa, underlining his persistence in chasing the next level of global chess.