Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand planning on lighter 2020 season after struggling to find best form in 2019
4 years, 11 months ago

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand planning on lighter 2020 season after struggling to find best form in 2019

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Anand could not qualify for the Candidates 2020 and had a below-par outing at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands last month, finishing joint sixth spot with Anish Giri, Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Alireza Firouzja Kolkata: He is struggling to recreate his magic on 64 squares, of late but giving up is not yet an option for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who has opted for a lighter 2020 season. So why should I be disappointed?” In Kolkata as part of “Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet”, Anand wants to spend time with his family and skip the qualification events and the Grand Chess Tour. So I’ll try to train a lot and get ready for them.” After Anand, there is only Vidit Gujrathi and P Harikrishna inside the 2700-mark but the chess wizard said the future of Indian chess is bright with the likes of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, Gukesh D and Raunak Sadhwani, all under 15. That means also they’ve got a lot of time to fulfil their potential and I’m hopeful they will.” “What is really happening is that the chess world is very competitive nowadays.

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Viswanathan Anand: Expect a tough struggle every day in the World Chess Championship final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand: Expect a tough struggle every day in the World Chess Championship final

The Hindu  

I am excited about the upcoming World Chess Championship match in Singapore between Ding Liren and D. Gukesh. I expect a tough struggle every day in the 14-game match. Gukesh is very aggressive, while Ding can be a bit more positional, though he is also capable of mixing up the struggle, as he showed in his World Title match last …

'Hanging Out With The Boys': Viswanathan Anand Spends Time With Indian Participants at Tata Steel Chess Tournament
2 years ago

'Hanging Out With The Boys': Viswanathan Anand Spends Time With Indian Participants at Tata Steel Chess Tournament

News 18  

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand spent some quality time with his fellow players at the 85th edition of the Tata Steel Chess at the Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/MIrOvg9Rkz— Viswanathan Anand January 13, 2023 Anand’s post soon went viral and ardent followers began sending their wishes to the Indian contingent for the event. The tiger and the cubs— KN January 13, 2023 Another Twitter …

Chess Olympiad: Didn't think of changing my mind on not playing - Viswanathan Anand
2 years, 5 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Didn't think of changing my mind on not playing - Viswanathan Anand

India TV News  

India's legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand said that he is happy being an "enthusiastic mentor" and has never thought of reconsidering his decision of not playing in the Olympiad even after it shifted from Russia to Chennai. On his role as the mentor, India's first-ever Grandmaster said, "I think the main thing is to keep reminding them not to feel …

Viswanathan Anand: I will be in a World Championship without tension and pressure
3 years, 2 months ago

Viswanathan Anand: I will be in a World Championship without tension and pressure

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand has competed in 10 World Chess Championships since 1995 and has won five of them. Anand will be one of the official commentators for the 2021 World championship match scheduled in Dubai between champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia from November 24 to December 16. He is very consciously trying to get himself in good …

Viswanathan Anand relieved with a ‘much lighter’ 2020 calendar
4 years, 11 months ago

Viswanathan Anand relieved with a ‘much lighter’ 2020 calendar

The Hindu  

He has been struggling to recreate his magic on 64 squares of late but giving up is not yet an option for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand. Anand is relieved for a “much lighter” 2020; he will skip four or five tournaments this year, including the Grand Chess Tour. I’m looking forward to playing the events that I have,” Anand …

Anand opens season against elite field in Tata Steel Masters
5 years ago

Anand opens season against elite field in Tata Steel Masters

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be up against a strong field comprising the likes of Magnus Carlsen when he makes his 18th appearance at the Tata Steel Masters super-tournament which gets underway in Wijk Aan Zee on Saturday. The star attraction will be the reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway who had a remarkable last year, ending it …

Viswanathan Anand eager to play longer in 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

Viswanathan Anand eager to play longer in 2020

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, in the city as part of the promotional event for his book ‘Mind Master’, says there were quite a few occasions when he thought of quitting but continued due to his passion for chess. Happy to have my story written along with Susan in such a way that only chess players come to know about …

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri says India have big chess talent pool, need time to grow
5 years, 1 month ago

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri says India have big chess talent pool, need time to grow

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Anish, who won the Shenzhen Masters this year, said he’s keen on putting a good show at the 2020 Candidates in Yekaterinburg, Russia from March 15 to April 5. Kolkata: Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri on Monday said India have a talented bunch of youngsters who need time to bridge the big gap with the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Harikrishna is very …

Grand Chess Tour 2019: Viswanathan Anand confident of sealing London Finals berth
5 years, 4 months ago

Grand Chess Tour 2019: Viswanathan Anand confident of sealing London Finals berth

The Hindu  

With just two spots up for grabs, Indian chess wizard Viswanathan Anand on Wednesday said he is confident of sealing his berth in the 2019 Grand Chess Tour Finals to be held in London from November 30 to December 10. From playing his first GM tournament here in 1986 to winning the Tata Steel Blitz title last year, Kolkata holds …

Viswanathan Anand says he is confident of sealing 2019 Grand Chess Tour Finals berth
5 years, 4 months ago

Viswanathan Anand says he is confident of sealing 2019 Grand Chess Tour Finals berth

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The GCT Finals will be held during the London Chess Classic in London and Anand wants to brighten his prospects with yet another perfect finish in the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz tournament to be held here from 22 to 26 November. Kolkata: With just two spots up for grabs, Indian chess wizard Viswanathan Anand on Wednesday said he is …

Croatia Grand Chess Tour 2019: Viswanathan Anand needs big wins in final stretch
5 years, 6 months ago

Croatia Grand Chess Tour 2019: Viswanathan Anand needs big wins in final stretch

The Hindu  

Looking for an elusive win in the tournament, Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand has his task cut out when he sits across Ding Liren of China in the seventh round of the Grand Chess tour here. READ| Croatia Grand Chess Tour: Anand draws with Giri in sixth round Anand has had to do some hard work in the tournament thus far …

Grand Chess Tour: Viswanathan Anand to face stiff opposition in Zagreb
5 years, 6 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Viswanathan Anand to face stiff opposition in Zagreb

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have a tough field to contest in his 2019 debut of the Grand Chess tour that starts here late Tuesday. This will be the first Classical event under the grand Chess tour that has grown phenomenally this year with as many as eight events. The sharpness might be waning a little in the faster …

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