Chess International Master | Director of @chesscom_in & @chesskidindia | Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee | Commonwealth Medalist x 2 | Twitch Partner Streamer
Mumbai,India
Joined December 2009
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Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Many astute observers have noted that @GMJSindarov and I are at the same hotel in Cyprus for the same dates, and they're questioning if I'm on Sindarov's World Championship Prep Team. While I'm not, I am advising him in a limited capacity about 2.Ke2. The OG prep was for an eventual WC match against Magnus, but as that won't be happening, the world deserves to have this prep in the open, so I'm sharing it. I've also heard that Magnus is sharing his 2.Ke2 prep with @DGukesh. Good Luck to Sindarov and Gukesh, may the best 2.Ke2 win!
ALT The last sunset from Cyprus. Thanks to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort for the free vacation!
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Chess returns to German mainstream TV!
The biggest german public broadcasters will broadcast the German national blitz championships 2027.
We worked hard for this, today is a great day for German Chess!
schachbund.de/news/die-deuts…
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
I’m very excited to announce that I pulled off an entire exit row to myself and have built the quintuplet box thanks to the beautiful invention of Starlink
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Just a request to everyone, folks! 🇮🇳
Keep supporting Indian players & teams throughout the year like this!!! 🙏
You can praise them or criticise them, just keep talking about them.
Keep following them. Keep supporting them.
ONE DAY, WE’RE GONNA BE A TRULY SPORTING NATION WITH LOTS OF CHAMPIONS! 🇮🇳🥹
- Tanmay, The Khel India 🫡
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
UPDATE:Indian braveheart Capt. Smit remains under excellent medical care & is recovering well. We are in touch with his family & local authorities, extending support for a speedy recovery.
Our thanks to UAE gov. for their care. We join well-wishers in praying for his good health.
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Got to know about 1st Chola Chess Open International Grandmaster event in Chennai. Its an opportunity for our local talents to face strong international players!
I wish the players and the Chola Chess grand success in first edition of this event!
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
An unforgettable conversation with Captain Smit, filled with pride and emotions.
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Historic day for Team India 🇮🇳 Open — Silver Women’s — Bronze medals and the Gaprindashvili Cup for the 3rd time in a row! Third country in the world to win it 3 times
Five of the six Open & Women’s team medals went to Asian teams—showing the rise of Asian chess
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO.
In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others.
His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy.
India is proud of Captain Machchhar.
Praying for his speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Yesterday we hit 24M games played in a single day 🤯
Let's go chess, let's grow chess.
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah have been following the health condition of Mr Smit Machchhar, the brave Indian pilot of Flydubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk today. He is admitted in a hospital in Tabuk city in northwest Saudi Arabia and receiving necessary medical attention. A full update on his health is awaited but he is reported to be in stable condition. We hope that he recovers from his injuries at the earliest. We are in touch with his family and assure them that we will continue to follow up on his health with Saudi authorities and extend all possible assistance for his wellbeing.
@MEAIndia
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
Be a part of the big club showdown!
Here's your chance to be a part of @S8ulesports chess club and participate in the event!
The event begins at 8.30pm IST!
Club:chess.com/join/s8ul-esports
Rakesh Kulkarni retweeted
IT’S OFFICIAL: The @premierleague confirms Manchester City are the biggest cheats in British football history.
Punishment must hurt:
Relegate them, strip them of their fraudulently won titles + dock them 25pts for first 5 seasons if/when they get back in the Premier League.