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Sagar Shah

CEO and Co-Founder, International Master, Chartered Accountant, Fide Trainer

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ChessBase India

Preston's Summary

Sagar Shah is the CEO and Co-Founder of ChessBase India. With a rich background in chess, he has excelled as a chess player, journalist, and entrepreneur, focusing on promoting the game in India through his work with ChessBase International. Sagar's insights and contributions to the chess community have been featured in ChessBase GmbH and ChessBase India.

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Geo Focus

India (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 52 %
Interviews Q&as: 21 %
Events: 9 %
Event Coverage: 4 %
Opinion: 4 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Individual Sports
  • Sports Disciplines
  • Team Sports
  • International Sports Leagues & Federations
  • Major League Sports
  • Sports Tournaments

Pitching Insights

Sagar Shah's focus on event coverage, particularly in the realm of chess tournaments, suggests that he would be most responsive to pitches offering unique insights or access to players and events within the Indian chess community. Given his local geographic focus on Chennai and India, consider outreach if you have exclusive information about upcoming chess events, interviews with notable Indian chess players or educators, or perspectives on developments within the Indian chess scene.

Since Sagar frequently covers specific events and individuals related to chess in India, he may be receptive to pitches providing behind-the-scenes access or stories highlighting the human interest aspect of these competitions.

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Articles

ChessBase GmbH

The history of Grand Chess Tour by CEO Michael Khodarkovsky

The history of Grand Chess Tour by CEO Michael Khodarkovsky

By: Sagar Shah

5/16/2026 – As the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) enters its 11th edition, it has become a cornerstone of the professional chess world. With a $2 million prize fund and a reach spanning four continents, the tour is often described as a "well-oiled machine". In an exclusive look at the tour's history, CEO and Executive Director Michael Khodarkovsky shares the philosophy that has sustained this elite circuit for over a decade. | Photo: Grand Chess Tour

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How strong is the Polish Minister of Finance? Andrzej Domanski faced Judit Polgar in Warsaw

How strong is the Polish Minister of Finance? Andrzej Domanski faced Judit Polgar in Warsaw

By: Sagar Shah

5/27/2026 – On Tuesday, 5 May 2026, on the sidelines of the Super Rapid and Blitz tournament in Warsaw, a very special event took place. The Polish Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski, met the legendary Judit Polgar. They discussed how chess can be made accessible to all. And following the discussion, they also played a game of chess. Check out the encounter to see how strong the Minister actually is! | Photo: ChessBase India

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