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 against Richard Rapport and Carlsen, who has won three of the last four rounds. READ: Tata Steel Chess: Second straight win keeps Anand ahead with Carlsen Interestingly, in the remaining five rounds, Anand and Carlsen play three blacks and two whites.

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Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'

Hindustan Times  

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen took potshots at Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of chess' global governing body, saying that the five-time champion is unfit for his job. Magnus Carlsen took potshots at Viswanathan Anand, saying that the five-time champion is unfit for his FIDE job The Norwegian was involved in a huge row last week after he pulled out of …

Chess, chocolate cake and sambar rice: Viswanathan Anand reveals birthday plans
1 month ago

Chess, chocolate cake and sambar rice: Viswanathan Anand reveals birthday plans

India Today  

Legendary chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand revealed his birthday plans, which, as expected, included some chess action. Screengrab from Viswanathan Anand on X Viswanathan Anand was in Singapore last week on the sidelines of the World Chess Championship match. Anand also made the ceremonial first move for Gukesh in Game 4 of the World Chess Championship. Widely credited with kickstarting the …

Carlsen delivers a ‘Magnus Opus’ at Tata Steel Chess India 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Carlsen delivers a ‘Magnus Opus’ at Tata Steel Chess India 2024

The Hindu  

Magnus Carlsen once described chess in three words: “I am him.” Was he being arrogant? Coming to each new event, it’s like I’ve never won anything before.” At the Tata Steel Chess India 2024, Carlsen’s passion for the game was evident as he secured both the rapid and blitz titles, claiming victories with a round to spare. Top class: Magnus …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Arjun squanders lead as Carlsen completes clean sweep; Lagno wins blitz in women’s section
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Arjun squanders lead as Carlsen completes clean sweep; Lagno wins blitz in women’s section

The Hindu  

When Viswanathan Anand remarked, “Arjun Erigaisi has been testing the boundaries of chess in almost every game,” it was an attestation to Arjun’s bold and innovative style. However, Anand’s follow-up — “This high-risk, high-reward approach has been tried before, yet when it goes wrong, it can go quite badly wrong”— had more merit and proved prophetic at the same time …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Carlsen, Goryachkina dominate as they win rapid tournament with round to spare
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Carlsen, Goryachkina dominate as they win rapid tournament with round to spare

The Hindu  

How do you stop Magnus Carlsen? This was the story for nine of the world’s top players as the Norwegian maestro obliterated the competition to win the rapid event of the Tata Steel Chess India 2024 with a round to spare at a jam-packed Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium here on Friday. Helping Carlsen’s case were Arjun Erigaisi and Wesley So, who …

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up

India Today  

1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section, while India's R Praggnanandhaa finished runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament in Kolkata on Friday. Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So finished tied on 5.5 points, but the Indian's superior tie-break score earned him the runner-up position, while …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Carlsen overtakes Abdusattorov, Goryachkina maintains lead in women’s section on Day 2
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Carlsen overtakes Abdusattorov, Goryachkina maintains lead in women’s section on Day 2

The Hindu  

Chess may feel routine and boring to Magnus Carlsen now, but the thrill of winning certainly doesn’t. The five-time world champion unleashed his trademark style on Day 2 of the Tata Steel Chess India 2024, steamrolling his opponents one by one to overtake overnight leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium here on Thursday. “I played the same opening against …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Abdusattorov, Goryachkina lead standings; Carlsen joint-second after third rapid round
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Abdusattorov, Goryachkina lead standings; Carlsen joint-second after third rapid round

The Hindu  

Nodirbek Abdusattorov is a world rapid champion for a reason. 6 beat two big names — Germany’s Vincent Keymar and India’s R. Praggnanandhaa to move into the sole lead after the first three rapid rounds of Tata Steel Chess India 2024 at the picturesque venue of Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium here on Wednesday. Slippery customer Carlsen — who was pushed on …

Magnus Carlsen remains unperturbed with competition, lauds India’s success before Tata Steel Chess 2024
2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen remains unperturbed with competition, lauds India’s success before Tata Steel Chess 2024

The Hindu  

“It doesn’t matter to me!” Those straightforward words from Magnus Carlsen — arguably one of the greatest chess players in history — reaffirmed his stance on selectively engaging in classical chess, despite the emergence of talented young challengers. At the drawing of lots for the Tata Steel Chess India 2024 tournament, Carlsen reiterated his ambivalence towards returning to regular classical …

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Tata Steel Chess India is set for a high voltage start after R Praggnanandhaa was drawn to face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category on Wednesday. R Praggnanandhaa will face face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category in Tata Steel Chess on Wednesday. “A lot of the older players of …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament
2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament

The Hindu  

The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2024 will be held from November 13 to November 17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Alipore, Kolkata. Take a look at the top five players in the Open section: Magnus Carlsen World number one Magnus Carlsen will be participating for the second time in the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & …

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India

Firstpost  

Magnus Carlsen is set to return to the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata in November 2024. He will be looking to defend his title against a strong field that includes rising stars like Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa. Carlsen's presence will add to the excitement of the event, which is a celebration of Indian chess.

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Vidit joins leaders, becomes top Indian in live rankings
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Vidit joins leaders, becomes top Indian in live rankings

The Hindu  

After trailing the leaders till the penultimate round, Vidit Gujrathi finally caught all attention by stopping leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the 12th round and became part of a five-man leaders’ pack into the final round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament at Wijk aan Zee, near Amsterdam, on Saturday. The second successive victory saw Vidit not only join D. …

Tata Steel Masters Chess: D Gukesh Beats Jorden Van Foreest, R Praggnanandhaa Plays Draw with Ian Nepomniachtchi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Masters Chess: D Gukesh Beats Jorden Van Foreest, R Praggnanandhaa Plays Draw with Ian Nepomniachtchi

News 18  

Grandmaster D Gukesh scored his second victory on the trot at the expense of Jorden Van Foreest of Holland and jumped to joint third spot after the end of the sixth round of Tata Steel Masters chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee. After beating Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, Gukesh firmly posted another victory with black pieces in the fifth decisive …

Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India | Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid event

The Hindu  

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will go into the final day of the open rapid event of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament as the only unbeaten player. @TataSteelLtd@chesscom#TSCI#tsci2023#tatasteelchessindia#chess#kolkata#rapidpic.twitter.com/oZQd7wzB6T — Tata Steel Chess India September 6, 2023 Like Harikrishna, it hasn’t exactly been a fine tournament so far for Arjun Erigaisi, who was the best player at this event in the last couple …

Tata Steel Chess India: Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India: Vachier-Lagrave is sole leader going into last day of rapid

The Hindu  

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will go into the final day of the open rapid event of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament as the only unbeaten player. But the top-seeded Frenchman is just half a point ahead of his nearest rival -- Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan – with three rounds remaining. RELATED | Couldn’t have asked for a better Indian chess team …

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 4 months ago

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

At the Julius Baer Generation Cup which ended on Sunday, Magnus Carlsen was asked when he expected the new generation to take over. Anand is also a player – you need to be one to be a mentor, he said – the second-highest ranked Indian with an Elo rating of 2754, even though he played a handful of classical games …

A New Indian, But Still with 'Anand' in His Name: Viswanathan Anand to News18 on Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 months ago

A New Indian, But Still with 'Anand' in His Name: Viswanathan Anand to News18 on Praggnanandhaa

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa registered a stunning victory over world number 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals of the ongoing FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. With Monday’s win, Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian player following the legendary Viswanathan Anand to enter the summit clash of the tournament. “Magnus is trying to win this world …

Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE World Cup quarterfinals

The Hindu  

The legendary Viswanathan Anand on August 15 hailed the remarkable feat of four Indian chess players entering the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2023, saying it is a "historic moment for Indian chess." "It is a historic moment for Indian chess because we had a good hand, which is multiple players who are playing, who are all good. Anand, …

'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 …

Magnus Carlsen makes a grand entry, Indian teams keep winning
2 years, 5 months ago

Magnus Carlsen makes a grand entry, Indian teams keep winning

Hindustan Times  

One corner of the main venue at the 44th Chess Olympiad was buzzing with activity on Saturday afternoon. Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen competes in the 44th Chess Olympiad Once his game began, Carlsen was in his zone. In the open section, the first Indian team, seeded second behind the United States, defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5. With Surya Shekhar Ganguly, …

Not the last World title-match for Carlsen: Judit Polgar
2 years, 5 months ago

Not the last World title-match for Carlsen: Judit Polgar

The Hindu  

“Last year’s World Championship match was not the last for Magnus. but some kind of match-up with the second best player in the world.” That’s Judit Polgar, the greatest woman chess player on the all-time list, expressing her gut feeling that Carlsen, despite declining to defend his World title, could make a comeback to the World championship cycle in future. …

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand settles for third place after defeating Aryan Tari
2 years, 7 months ago

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand settles for third place after defeating Aryan Tari

India TV News  

Veteran chess player Viswanathan Anand registered a win over Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round of Norway Chess. In the final round against Tari, the former world champion Anand, won the Armageddon encounter after the classical match finished in a 22-move draw. He finished with 14.5 points in third place behind Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. Anand scored over …

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win over World Champion Magnus Carlsen; Leads Standings
2 years, 7 months ago

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win over World Champion Magnus Carlsen; Leads Standings

News 18  

Indian ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Classical section early on Monday in the Norway Chess tournament to climb to the top spot. After defeating the Norwegian superstar in the Blitz event that preceded the Classical section, Anand claimed the victory in a thrilling Armageddon after the regular …

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Remains on Top after Third Straight Win
2 years, 7 months ago

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Remains on Top after Third Straight Win

News 18  

Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here as he defeated China’s Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings. This is the Indian ace’s third straight win in the Classical section after having beaten Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov in the first two …

Viswanathan Anand Beats Magnus Carlsen in Blitz Event of Norway Chess, Finishes Fourth
2 years, 7 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Beats Magnus Carlsen in Blitz Event of Norway Chess, Finishes Fourth

News 18  

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the blitz event of the Norway Chess on way to a fourth-place finish. The former world champion, however, suffered defeats to Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the fourth and ninth round respectively to finish with 5 points in the 10-player blitz event early on Tuesday. …

Tata Steel Masters: Gujrathi loses to Mamedyarov, Carlsen wins title with a round to spare
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters: Gujrathi loses to Mamedyarov, Carlsen wins title with a round to spare

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi lost to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the 12th and penultimate round of the Tata Steel Masters chess to jointly occupy the sixth place. 1 Magnus Carlsen clinched his eighth title in Wijk aan Zee after beating Fabiano Caruana in round 12 late on Saturday. The Norwegian, who will get a win by forfeit in the …

Tata Steel Chess 2022: Vidit Gujrathi beats Nils Grandelius, R Praggnanandhaa loses again
2 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Chess 2022: Vidit Gujrathi beats Nils Grandelius, R Praggnanandhaa loses again

Firstpost  

Azerbaijan’s Mamedyarov’s win over Praggnanandhaa helped him join world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the lead. The 16-year old Indian GM now has 2.5 points after eight rounds having suffered four defeats so far Wijk Aan Zee: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santhosh Gujrathi bounced back after a loss to beat Nils Grandelius in the eighth round while his compatriot R Praggnanandhaa continued …

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 …

Viswanathan Anand excited about Tata Steel India Rapid and Blitz tournament's format
3 years, 2 months ago

Viswanathan Anand excited about Tata Steel India Rapid and Blitz tournament's format

The Hindu  

Five-time World chess champion Viswanathan Anand said his role as the brand ambassador of the Tata Steel India Rapid and Blitz chess tournament beginning November 17 in Kolkata, is one he will enjoy a lot. "It's a tournament where I will see a lot of WACA players taking part," he said. The 51-year-old, a six-time Chess Oscar winner, said the …

Viswanathan Anand to do commentary during world chess championship match
3 years, 3 months ago

Viswanathan Anand to do commentary during world chess championship match

Firstpost  

The FIDE World Chess Championships between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi will be a 14-game extravaganza in Dubai from 24 November Chennai: Indian chess maestro Viswanathan Anand will be one of the official commentators for the FIDE World Chess Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi in Dubai from 24 November. FIDE had tweeted: “Who better to be a …

Viswanathan Anand to do commentary during world chess championship match
3 years, 3 months ago

Viswanathan Anand to do commentary during world chess championship match

The Hindu  

Indian chess maestro Viswanathan Anand will be one of the official commentators for the FIDE World Chess Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi in Dubai from November 24. It's even better when you can say 'How come he didn’t play the move' see you soon," the five-time world champion wrote. FIDE is proud to announce five-time world champion …

Viswanathan Anand to do Commentary During World Chess Championship Match
3 years, 3 months ago

Viswanathan Anand to do Commentary During World Chess Championship Match

News 18  

Indian chess maestro Viswanathan Anand will be one of the official commentators for the FIDE World Chess Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi in Dubai from November 24. FIDE had tweeted: “Who better to be a commentator for the upcoming World Championship in Dubai than a person who has fought Carlsen in two matches himself? “FIDE is proud …

Anand hopes one of talented Indian youngsters will become world champ in future
3 years, 3 months ago

Anand hopes one of talented Indian youngsters will become world champ in future

The Hindu  

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand on Sunday said the country has many immensely talented players at the junior level and one of them can "hopefully" become a world champion in future. The five-time world champion was participating in an online interaction ' Chat with Vishy - Viswanathan Anand ' with the participants of the training programme he conducts. Anand, who beat …

Viswanathan Anand interested in trying out more No-Castling chess
3 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand interested in trying out more No-Castling chess

The Hindu  

The last time Viswanathan Anand was in Germany, the world was slowly waking up to the reality of a pandemic. It was a pleasanter Germany this time when he landed in Dortmund last week for his No-Castling chess match played for the Sparkassen Trophy with Vladimir Kramnik. RELATED | Viswanathan Anand wins Sparkassen Trophy By doing away with castling – …

Viswanathan Anand and Vladimir Kramnik set to resume rivalry, in new format
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand and Vladimir Kramnik set to resume rivalry, in new format

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand and Vladimir Kramnik often produced fascinating chess when they came face to face, until the Russian retired in 2019. Anand, fresh from his stunning show at the Croatia Grand Chess Tour where he belied his age to take the runner-up spot in a strong field, feels No-Castling Chess could be entertaining. “Since Anand and Kramnik are very creative …

Viswanathan Anand finishes runner-up in Grand Chess Tour
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand finishes runner-up in Grand Chess Tour

The Hindu  

Neither age nor lack of tournament play could stop Viswanathan Anand from finishing runner-up at the Croatia Grand Chess Tour at Zagreb on Sunday. Playing his first event in 16 months, the 51-year-old came up with a superb display against his much younger rivals to claim the second place in a strong field. READ: He scored 21 points -- from …

Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov again in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov again in Croatia Grand Chess Tour

Hindustan Times  

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand defeated long-time rival, Garry Kasparov, for the second consecutive time, in the 13th round of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour's Blitz event here on Sunday. The victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12 against Anish Giri, Jan-Kryzstof Duda and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave respectively. He followed it up …

Viswanathan Anand Beats Garry Kasparov Again in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Beats Garry Kasparov Again in Croatia Grand Chess Tour

News 18  

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand defeated long-time rival Garry Kasparov for the second consecutive time, in the 13th round of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour’s Blitz event here on Sunday. The victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12 against Anish Giri, Jan-Kryzstof Duda and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave respectively. He followed it up …

Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov in Croatia Grand Chess Tour

India TV News  

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand trumped former world champion Garry Kasparov in the much-awaited contest of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour here on Saturday. Playing with white pieces, the Chennai-based maestro took down Kasparov in 30 moves in a Sicillian Najdorf variation game in the fourth round of the Blitz event. Anand had started the Blitz competition with a defeat at …

Anand beats Korobov in Croatia Grand Chess Tour event
3 years, 6 months ago

Anand beats Korobov in Croatia Grand Chess Tour event

India TV News  

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand scored an impressive fifth-round win over Anton Korobov of Ukraine in the rapid competition of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament here on Thursday. The 51-year old Indian maestro, who is playing his first over-the-board event in more than a year, quelled the challenge of Korobov in the fifth round which saw the other four …

Viswanathan Anand returns to over-the-board action after a year in Croatia, to resume rivalry with Garry Kasparov
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand returns to over-the-board action after a year in Croatia, to resume rivalry with Garry Kasparov

Firstpost  

The Indian maestro’s last over-the-board event was in March 2020 before COVID-19 and related restrictions put a halt to sporting action across the globe. Zagreb: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will resume his storied rivalry with Russian legend Garry Kasparov in the Croatia Grand Chess Tour Rapid and Blitz tournament beginning on Wednesday, returning to over-the-board action after more than …

Tata Steel Masters: Harikrishna draws with Espenko in round two
3 years, 11 months ago

Tata Steel Masters: Harikrishna draws with Espenko in round two

The Hindu  

P. Harikrishna drew with Russia’s Andrey Esipenko in 47 moves in the second round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament at Wijk aan Zee on Sunday. Playing white for the second straight day, Harikrishna found himself in a slightly inferior position late in the middle-game but made amends with a series of accurate moves. Sweden’s Nils Grandelius, a late …

Tata Steel Chess cancelled owing to COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 2 months ago

Tata Steel Chess cancelled owing to COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

This year’s Tata Steel India Rapid and Blitz chess tournament was on Wednesday cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers said. “In view of the pandemic and to ensure safety and well-being of chess enthusiasts and sports fraternity at large, we have taken a considered view of cancelling the tournament this year,” Chanakya Chaudhary, vice-president corporate services Tata Steel, said. …

Viswanathan Anand Loses to Vasyl Ivanchuk, Ends Disastrous Legends of Chess Campaign With 8 Defeats
4 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Loses to Vasyl Ivanchuk, Ends Disastrous Legends of Chess Campaign With 8 Defeats

News 18  

Indian GM Viswanathan Anand suffered his eighth loss in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down to long-time rival Vasyl Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the final round. In other matches, world No.1 Magnus Carlsen beat Vladimir Kramnik 3-1 to finish with an all-win record after nine matches in the preliminary stage. Legends of Chess is a unique …

Legends of Chess highlights: Anand-Ivanchuk game ends in draw; wins for Carlsen, Gelfand
4 years, 5 months ago

Legends of Chess highlights: Anand-Ivanchuk game ends in draw; wins for Carlsen, Gelfand

The Hindu  

Highlights from Wednesday's action: WHAT HAPPENED ON TUESDAY? A day after stopping Boris Gelfand 2.5-0.5 for his first win in the chess24 Legends of Chess, Viswanathan Anand crashed to a stunning defeat, by a similar margin, to an otherwise struggling Ding Liren in the eighth round on Tuesday. In the most watched game of the day, leader Magnus Carlsen let …

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand crashes to seventh defeat; Magnus Carlsen overcomes Ian Nepomniachtchi's challenge
4 years, 5 months ago

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand crashes to seventh defeat; Magnus Carlsen overcomes Ian Nepomniachtchi's challenge

Firstpost  

Viswanathan Anand lies last in the Legends of Chess table with six points with Ding Liren and Peter Leko. Chennai: Former world champion Viswanathan Anand crashed to his seventh defeat in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down 0.5-2.5 to world No.3 Ding Liren in the eighth round. World No.1 Magnus Carlsen overcame the challenge of Russian …

Viswanathan Anand Suffers Seventh Loss in Legends of Chess Tournament
4 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Suffers Seventh Loss in Legends of Chess Tournament

News 18  

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand crashed to his seventh defeat in the USD 150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down 0.5-2.5 to world No.3 Ding Liren in the eighth round. World No.1 Magnus Carlsen overcame the challenge of Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after the four-game contest ended at 2-all. Legends of Chess is a unique event where Carlsen, Liren, Nepomniachtchi …

Viswanathan Anand registers first win at Legends of Chess tournament
4 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand registers first win at Legends of Chess tournament

India TV News  

Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand finally ended his losing streak as he got the better of Israel's Boris Gelfand in the ongoing Legends of Chess tournament. After losing first six matches in row, Anand got back to winning ways, beating Gelfand 2.5-0.5. The 50-year-old, who is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, had earlier lost to Ian …

Viswanathan Anand Finally Gets a Win in Legends of Chess Tournament
4 years, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand Finally Gets a Win in Legends of Chess Tournament

News 18  

Viswanathan Anand finally snapped the string of defeats at the Legends of Chess online tournament, beating Boris Gelfand of Israel 2.5-0.5 in the seventh round. The victory moved the former world champion to eighth spot with six points ahead of Hungarian Peter Leko and Chinese world number three Ding Liren. World number one Magnus Carlsen extended his lead at the …

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