Tata Steel Chess: Surya Shekhar Ganguly stuns winless Viswanathan Anand
6 years, 2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Surya Shekhar Ganguly stuns winless Viswanathan Anand

The Hindu  

Sunday proved an off-day for Levon Aronian and that made things easier for the hard-working Hikaru Nakamura. The top seed justified the expectations to claim the rapid title of the USD 40,000 Tata Steel chess tournament here. Hari beats Aronian The penultimate round — which started with Nakamura and Aronian sharing the lead — ended when Hari inflicted a 95-move defeat on the Armenian. But in the final round, Surya Shekhar Ganguly pulled off a stunning triumph to keep Anand winless after eight straight draws and a defeat. He held Surya Shekhar Ganguly and Anand, without ever looking in trouble.

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Tata Steel Chess: Nihal Sarin, Anna Ushenina emerge champions
2 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess: Nihal Sarin, Anna Ushenina emerge champions

The Hindu  

If it was Arjun Erigaisi last year, it is Nihal Sarin this year – the teenaged Indian champion at the Tata Steel Chess India. Anna Ushenina of Ukraine defeated Georgia’s Nana Dzagnidzen to win the women’s event at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. Sethuraman 2 lost to Hikaru Nakamura 4.5; So Wesley 4 bt D. Gukesh 4.5; Shakhriyar Mamedyarov …

Tata Steel Chess 2022: Magnus Carlsen beats R Praggnanandhaa to grab lead; Vidit Gujrathi suffers first defeat
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2022: Magnus Carlsen beats R Praggnanandhaa to grab lead; Vidit Gujrathi suffers first defeat

Firstpost  

Van Foreest introduced an interesting novelty on the white side of Nimzo-Indian Defence against one of the leaders, Gujrathi and an error by the Indian GM on move 36 proved costly as the Dutchman capitalised to post a win late on Saturda Wijk Aan Zee: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santhosh Gujrathi lost his seventh-round game to Jorden Van Foreest while world …

Tata Steel Masters: Viswanathan Anand beats Alireza Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth after end of round 11
4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters: Viswanathan Anand beats Alireza Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth after end of round 11

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With his second victory, Anand clawed his way back to a fifty percent score and will now hope to end the tournament on a high. Wijk Aan Zee : Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand gave a fine endgame lesson to young Alireza Firouzja, jumping to joint sixth position at the end of 11th round of Tata Steel Masters here. “I …

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Anand eases past Alireza Firouzja
4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Anand eases past Alireza Firouzja

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand punished a passive streak from Alireza Firouzja in 47 moves to complete a hat-trick of defeats for the Iranian youngster in the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Saturday. In this Nimzo-Indian game where, in an unusual sequence, Firouzja moved his king nine successive times, Anand progressively improved his position and forced his hapless rival to resign. …

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Anand draws with Vitiugov
4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Anand draws with Vitiugov

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand drew in 30 moves with Russia’s Nikita Vitiugov in the 10th round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Wednesday. With three rounds to go after Thursday’s rest day, Anand shared the ninth spot with 4.5 points in the 14-player field. Caruana defeated former leader and young sensation Alireza Fiouzja in 48 moves after Carlsen continued …

Tata Steel Masters: Viswanathan Anand ekes out draw against Russia's Daniil Dubov; Magnus Carlsen back in reckoning with win
4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters: Viswanathan Anand ekes out draw against Russia's Daniil Dubov; Magnus Carlsen back in reckoning with win

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Anand could not do much with his white pieces against Dubov on Wednesday although optically his position appeared to be preferable after the opening. Wijk Aan Zee: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out yet another draw, sharing points with Daniil Dubov of Russia in the ninth round of Tata Steel Masters. In the Challenger’s section Surya Shekhar Ganguly slipped …

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Caruana escapes to victory over Anand
4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Caruana escapes to victory over Anand

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand let world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana off the hook and then suffered a painful loss in the eighth round of Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Sunday. In this Queen’s Gambit Declined game, Anand gained sizeable advantage with black pieces after Caruana blundered in time-pressure by opting for the exchange of queens. Thereafter, Anand twice missed clearly …

Tata Steel Chess: Vishwanathan Anand beats Jeffery Xiong for his first victory
4 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Vishwanathan Anand beats Jeffery Xiong for his first victory

India TV News  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand on Friday crashed through the defences of Jeffery Xiong of United States to score his first victory in the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament that moved to the iconic Eindhoven Soccer Stadium for a day. In the Challengers section, Surya Shekhar Ganguly played out a draw with David Anton Gujjaro of Spain to stay in …

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand remains winless after draw with China's Yu Yangyi in fourth round
5 years ago

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand remains winless after draw with China's Yu Yangyi in fourth round

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Viswanathan Anand remained winless for the fourth round running, playing out a draw with China’s Yu Yangyi in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament where world champion Magnus Carlsen broke the record for being undefeated in maximum number of games. Wijk Aan Zee: Seasoned Indian Viswanathan Anand remained winless for the fourth round running, playing out a draw with China’s Yu …

Viswanathan Anand loses to Wesley So at Tata Steel Masters
5 years ago

Viswanathan Anand loses to Wesley So at Tata Steel Masters

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered an early jolt, losing to Wesley So in the second round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here. In the Challengers section being organised simultaneously, Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly was held to a draw by Lucas van Foreest of Holland to remain in joint lead on 1.5 points. Results Masters Round 2: Jeffery …

Tata Steel Chess: Carlsen wins title, heartbreak for Anand
5 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess: Carlsen wins title, heartbreak for Anand

The Hindu  

“By some strange irony, I remember this quote. I would keep giving myself a chance and then destroy myself.” These words from Viswanathan Anand pretty much summed up his play on the final day of the Tata Steel rapid and blitz tournament here. The storyline of the final day revolved around Anand’s possible qualification to the GCT’s London finale. With …

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand has mixed day as world champion Magnus Carlsen continues dominant run
5 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand has mixed day as world champion Magnus Carlsen continues dominant run

Firstpost  

It was a supershow against Aronian wherein Anand employed the Italian game as white and improved his position inch by inch to get an edge and then got in to a better endgame wherein Aronian was no match Kolkata: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand had another mixed day as he won one, lost one and drew one game in the …

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand starts well, world champion Magnus Carlsen grabs lead after Day One
5 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand starts well, world champion Magnus Carlsen grabs lead after Day One

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Viswanathan Anand drew with Ding Liren of China and Wesley So of the United States before going down to Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia on the first day of Tata Steel Chess tournament on Friday. Kolkata: Viswanathan Anand drew with Ding Liren of China and Wesley So of the United States before going down to Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia on the …

Tata Steel Chess: Mixed day for Anand; Carlsen strikes twice
5 years, 1 month ago

Tata Steel Chess: Mixed day for Anand; Carlsen strikes twice

The Hindu  

Magnus Carlsen played to his reputation and stayed ahead. Overall, the first three rounds of the Tata Steel rapid and blitz chess tournament here produced fair amount of excitement, with second seed Ding Liren made to split points by the Indians. Anand’s victory over Wesley So was clearly the day's high-point for the crowd, However, the manner in which he …

Tata Steel Chess: Anand takes a draw, Anish joins Carlsen in the lead
5 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Anand takes a draw, Anish joins Carlsen in the lead

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand took an easy draw with white pieces against Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda before Vidit Gujarati stunned World No. After Magnus Carlsen moved to 7.5 points after a 25-move draw with Teimour Radjabov, Anish Giri caught up with the leader after beating Samuel Shankland. READ: Pantsulaia wins Chennai Open chess Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi moved to the third place compatriot Vladimir …

Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen cements top spot after beating Viswanathan Anand; Vidit Gujrathi impresses with win
5 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen cements top spot after beating Viswanathan Anand; Vidit Gujrathi impresses with win

Firstpost  

Carlsen, as he is known to do, kept probing in an attempt to trick his opponent. The tenth round of the Masters’ leg of Tata Steel Chess had been much anticipated, especially in the light of the leaderboard standings since round seven. Having scored back to back wins in rounds seven and eight, Indian ace, Viswanathan Anand, had made his …

Tata Steel Chess: Anand-Carlsen race heightens interest
5 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Anand-Carlsen race heightens interest

The Hindu  

With Viswanathan Anand matching the steps of Magnus Carlsen, the title-race in the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament has gained an added interest. Over the next two rounds, after Monday’s rest day, the outcome of the games involving these two champions could well prove crucial in the eventual analysis. Before the final rest day on Thursday, Anand plays consecutive black …

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand stays ahead with Magnus Carlsen with second straight win
5 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand stays ahead with Magnus Carlsen with second straight win

The Hindu  

A day after beating Vladimir Kramnik, Viswanathan Anand produced another clinical performance to stop Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and stayed in the lead with Magnus Carlsen at 5.5 points after eight rounds of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Sunday. Anand, armed with a 4-0 head-to-head record against Mamedyarov in the classical time-format, improved the record further following the triumph …

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit Gujarati lets Vladimir Fedoseev off the hook
5 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit Gujarati lets Vladimir Fedoseev off the hook

The Hindu  

Vidit Gujarati let Russia’s Vladimir Fedoseev off the hook and missed out on a golden opportunity to join Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren in the lead at 3.5 points after five rounds of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament here on Wednesday. Ding Liren defeated USA’s Samuel Shankland for his second win while Nepomniachtchi drew with Hungarian Richard Rapport. Meanwhile, …

Tata Steel Blitz 2018: Viswanathan Anand overpowers Hikaru Nakamura
6 years, 2 months ago

Tata Steel Blitz 2018: Viswanathan Anand overpowers Hikaru Nakamura

The Hindu  

For Viswanathan Anand, the moment of triumph in the Tata Steel blitz chess took a while coming. Anand, who expectedly drew his last round with Aronian, owed the playoff to R. Praggnanandhaa who came out undefeated against Nakamura for the second time in 24 hours. Unlike Anand and Aronian, who shared the lead following an unbeaten streak, Nakamura lost to …

It’s long journey ahead for young Nihal: Chess great Anand
6 years, 2 months ago

It’s long journey ahead for young Nihal: Chess great Anand

Hindustan Times  

Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand sees signs of greatness in Nihal Sarin but says it’s a long journey ahead for the impressive 14-year-old since there has been a trend of players struggling to replicate success as they age. Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand greets Indian chess Grandmaster Nihal Sarin before the eightieth round matches of rapid chess at Tata Steel …

Tata Steel Chess 2018: Hikaru Nakamura leads the pack while P hari Krishna and Vishwanathan Anand remain in the hunt
6 years, 2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2018: Hikaru Nakamura leads the pack while P hari Krishna and Vishwanathan Anand remain in the hunt

The Hindu  

Hikaru Nakamura and R. Praggnanandhaa, the highest and lowest rated players in the fray, gained the most while Viswanathan Anand scored a hat-trick of wins to stay in the mix at the halfway stage of the blitz games of Tata Steel Chess here on Tuesday. Thereafter, once Anand sacrificed his rook for a minor piece and gained a firm grip, …

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