Viswanathan Anand registers first win at Legends of Chess tournament
4 years, 4 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 Nepomniachtchi, Peter Leko, Peter Svidler, Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Kramnik and Anish Giri. Legends of Chess pits Carlsen, Ding Liren, Nepomniachtchi and Giri, semifinalists at the Chessable Masters which is also a part of the Magnus Carlsen Tour, against six legends aged 40-52, who have been at the top of world chess at various points in their career.

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D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025
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2 days, 1 hour ago

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Gukesh Dommaraju is probably the most popular name in India right now after the 18-year-old became the youngest world chess champion in Singapore recently. The Indian Grandmaster defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship, to become the second Indian to achieve such a feat. Germany leg of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 It has been confirmed …

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025
5 days, 18 hours ago

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

The Hindu  

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh will participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, set to take place in Germany from February 7 to 14. Gukesh clinched the title from defending champion Ding Liren in the final game of the World Championship match in Singapore. “It was always clear to us that we wanted the reigning world …

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion
1 week, 1 day ago

Gukesh vs Carlsen: Norway Chess 2025 set to feature epic clash between new chess king and five-time world champion

The Hindu  

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated player, will take on 18-year-old D. Gukesh, the youngest World Champion in history, at Norway Chess 2025. Gukesh made headlines on last Thursday when he defeated China’s Ding Liren, securing the World Championship title and bringing it back to India for the first time since Viswanathan Anand’s reign. The renowned tournament is set to …

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child
1 week, 3 days ago

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday, as he became the youngest-ever world chess champion, at the age of 18. D Gukesh recalled Magnus Carlsen's 2013 World C'ship win vs India legend Viswanathan Anand. Carlsen won the 2013 Candidates tournament to qualify for the face-off and then beat Anand with ease in the World Chess Championship 2013. D Gukesh recalls Viswanathan …

Viswanathan Anand recalls first meeting with D Gukesh, shares throwback photo
1 week, 4 days ago

Viswanathan Anand recalls first meeting with D Gukesh, shares throwback photo

India Today  

Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand continues to celebrate D Gukesh's historic world championship win. On Saturday, Anand shared an old newspaper cutting on social media and revealed how he met Gukesh for the first time.On December 12, Gukesh defeated Ding Liren in a thrilling final game to win the world title. "Can You Spot Two World Champions?The first time …

Magnus Carlsen on prospect of a showdown against D Gukesh: 'Not part of this circus anymore'
1 week, 4 days ago

Magnus Carlsen on prospect of a showdown against D Gukesh: 'Not part of this circus anymore'

Firstpost  

After becoming the youngest world champion in chess history on Thursday, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh expressed his desire to face reigning world No 1 Magnus Carlsen, preferably while defending his title in the future. D Gukesh had expressed the desire to face world No 1 Magnus Carlsen after defeating Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore. FIDE/Reuters …

Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen after becoming youngest world chess champion
1 week, 5 days ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen credits Magnus Carlsen after becoming youngest world chess champion

The Independent  

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Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India
1 week, 6 days ago

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India

India Today  

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. @FIDE_chess @WacaChess pic.twitter.com/o3hq26JFPf — Viswanathan Anand December 12, 2024 Chess Prodigy♟️ðŸÆ Extending my warm wishes to @DGukesh for clinching the prestigious World Chess Championship title and becoming the youngest World Champion in the history of #Chess. pic.twitter.com/xCrzsAq7gV — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya December 12, 2024 Congratulations, Gukesh, on …

Viswanathan Anand enchants Singapore with Simul exhibition at World Chess Championship
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Viswanathan Anand enchants Singapore with Simul exhibition at World Chess Championship

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: The hottest ticket in town on Saturday night was for Anirudh Ravichander's concert, part of his 2024 Hukum Tour. At the venue of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand conducted a 10-game simultaneous exhibition, enthralling fans in the fan zone area. The fan zone has already hosted several exhibitions, with chess legends like Alexandra Kosteniuk, a former Women’s World …

Rock star Viswanathan Anand's popularity in Singapore leaves local great in awe
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rock star Viswanathan Anand's popularity in Singapore leaves local great in awe

India Today  

Five-time world champion and chess icon Viswanathan Anand captivated fans in Singapore during the closing ceremony of the National Age Group Championships, leaving the local chess great Kevin Goh Wei Ming in awe. pic.twitter.com/CyEyjPgCEE — Kevin Goh Wei Ming November 29, 2024 Anand attended the ceremony while in Singapore for the ongoing FIDE World Championship, a prestigious 14-game match hosted …

World chess championship: It is Gukesh’s form and youth against Ding’s experience and fighting spirit
1 month ago

World chess championship: It is Gukesh’s form and youth against Ding’s experience and fighting spirit

The Hindu  

On a December day in the Singapore island of Sentosa, D. Gukesh could understand what poet William Wordsworth meant when he wrote, The Prelude, about being alive and young during the French Revolution. If Gukesh triumphs in the World Chess Championship match, which begins on Monday, he would be writing another glorious chapter of India’s own chess revolution. If he …

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Magnus Carlsen meets 3-year-old prodigy Anish Sarkar: 'Amazing to see his level'
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen meets 3-year-old prodigy Anish Sarkar: 'Amazing to see his level'

India Today  

Three-year-old chess prodigy Anish Sarkar had the opportunity to meet and greet his idol Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday, November 12. Anish Sarkar with his idol Magnus Carlsen WHO IS ANISH SARKAR Hailing from Kaikhali in North Kolkata, Anish began his chess journey under the guidance of Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua. While Anish's idols are neither Magnus Carlsen nor Viswanathan Anand, his …

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India
2 months 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.

Viswanathan Anand clinches Leon Masters Title for the 10th time
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand clinches Leon Masters Title for the 10th time

New Indian Express  

LEON: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand proved his mettle once again by defeating Spaniard Jaime Santos Latasa 3-1 in the finals to win the Leon Masters for the 10th time. The 54-year-old Anand, who lived in Spain for many years before shifting his base back to Chennai, demonstrated once again that this is one of his favourite hunting grounds. The …

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here.The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds.Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed …

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
7 months, 1 week ago

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

Reactions poured in from various social media platforms after Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen, the reigning five-time world chess champion, in the second round of the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament. Here’s what Anand Mahindra posted on X: After Mahindra lauded the Indian chess prodigy, individuals suggested rewarding him with vehicles from the Mahindra lineup, proposing …

Chess | Gukesh stuns Nepomniachtchi; Praggnanandhaa holds Anish
11 months ago

Chess | Gukesh stuns Nepomniachtchi; Praggnanandhaa holds Anish

The Hindu  

D. Gukesh produced a clinical finish to tame World championship finalist and top Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in the fifth round of the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk aan Zee, near Amsterdam, on Thursday. R. Praggnanandhaa drew with leader Anish Giri while Vidit Gujrathi split the point with local Max Warmerdam on a day when women’s World champion Ju Wenjun stunned …

I think Anand is among the five great chess players of all time, says Alexander Grischuk
1 year, 3 months ago

I think Anand is among the five great chess players of all time, says Alexander Grischuk

The Hindu  

When Alexander Grischuk made his first visit to India, he was 17. Grischuk may not have smiled as much, but he had every reason to, last Saturday evening at Kolkata’s National Library, where he won the blitz title of the Tata Steel tournament. Final report: https://t.co/nbgmXqSUnE#TataSteelChessIndiapic.twitter.com/SCqzLvBHh2 — chess24.com September 9, 2023 “I hate losing, and that is the main factor …

Intensity, longevity and stamina, Viswanathan Anand’s mantra to beat Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 3 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 …

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup

India TV News  

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final as five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen won the Chess World Cup for the first time in history. The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa, who became only the second Indian and the youngest to feature in the Chess World Cup final, failed to manage time as Carlsen overpowered him in Baku on …

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Day 2: Head-to-head records and everything you need to know about World Cup finalists
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Day 2: Head-to-head records and everything you need to know about World Cup finalists

Hindustan Times  

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa managed to hold his own against World No.1 and five-time undisputed world champion Magnus Carlsen in the first game of the chess World Cup 2023. Praggnanandhaa is in for a stiff challenge in Game 2 of the chess World Cup final Praggnanandhaa, who turned 18 this month, has pretty much turned heads around the world and …

Chess World Cup final: R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen battle to a draw in Game 1
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup final: R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen battle to a draw in Game 1

Hindustan Times  

The first of the classical games in the Chess World Cup final between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ended in a 35-move draw in Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday. 1 player Magnus Carlsen during the first game of the final match of the Chess World Cup 2023 Praggnanandhaa, who was playing with white, was solid from the start. “Like normally I …

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 …

Chess World Cup Final 2023, Game 1: Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Settle For Draw After 35 Moves
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup Final 2023, Game 1: Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Settle For Draw After 35 Moves

ABP News  

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Highlights: Game 1 of Chess World Cup final between World no. After playing the first of two classic matches on Tuesday, the second and final match between the chess geniuses will take place on Wednesday as they chase their maiden World Cup title. Praggnanandhaa is the first Indian to reach Chess World Cup final since …

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa to face Carlsen in exciting showdown. Check Twitter reactions
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa to face Carlsen in exciting showdown. Check Twitter reactions

Hindustan Times  

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, an 18-year-old chess grandmaster from India, has made it to the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. What’s even more impressive is that he has become the youngest player to reach the Chess World Cup final. Chess World Cup 2023: Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number three Fabiano Caruana in the tiebreaks to enter …

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 4 months ago

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen

Al Jazeera  

India’s 18-year-old grandmaster will take on Norway’s reigning world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Chess World Cup final in Baku. India will watch with bated breath as its chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa takes on Norway’s world number one Magnus Carlsen in the final of the International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting on Tuesday. Ananthram, who has …

Historic moment, hails Anand after four Indians reach FIDE World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 4 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, …

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen wins; Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand settles for 7th in Blitz event
1 year, 5 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen wins; Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand settles for 7th in Blitz event

The Hindu  

Young Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh finished fifth while his illustrious compatriot Viswanathan Anand could only manage a tied seventh place in the third leg of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Chess tournament. Gukesh, who had a moderate performance on Day 1 of the Blitz segment, bounced back well on the second day to pick up 6.5 points which included …

Grand Chess Tour: Indian Teenager D Gukesh Registers Win Over Legendary Viswanathan Anand in Rapid Segment
1 year, 5 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Indian Teenager D Gukesh Registers Win Over Legendary Viswanathan Anand in Rapid Segment

News 18  

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh scored a memorable win over illustrious compatriot and idol Viswanathan Anand in the eighth round of the Rapid event of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour. The 40-move win for the 17-year-old Gukesh late on Friday was his first ever over Anand and came in his maiden tournament …

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins
1 year, 5 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins

The Hindu  

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand had a moderate run on day two of the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour, winning, drawing and losing a game each. Anand began the day well, beating Ivan Saric in round four before settling for a draw against Fabiano Caruana and ended with a loss to world No.1 Magnus …

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins
1 year, 5 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Anand has moderate day; Gukesh shines with twin wins

The Hindu  

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand had a moderate run on day two of the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour, winning, drawing and losing a game each. Anand began the day well, beating Ivan Saric in round four before settling for a draw against Fabiano Caruana and ended with a loss to world No.1 Magnus …

Indian ace Anand starts well in Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian ace Anand starts well in Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand shot into the lead at the end of three rounds of the Rapid segment in the third leg of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour after registering two victories here on Thursday. Five-time world champion Anand defeated GMs Richard Rapport and Constantin Lupulescu on day one after starting with a draw against young Alireza Firouzja. Anand and …

Grand Chess Tour: Indian GM Viswanathan Anand Shoots to Top in Zagreb on Day 1
1 year, 5 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Indian GM Viswanathan Anand Shoots to Top in Zagreb on Day 1

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand shot into the lead at the end of three rounds of the Rapid segment in the third leg of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour after registering two victories on Thursday. Five-time world champion Anand defeated GMs Richard Rapport and Constantin Lupulescu on day one after starting with a draw against young Alireza Firouzja. Anand and long-time …

Viswanathan Anand starts well in Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb
1 year, 5 months ago

Viswanathan Anand starts well in Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand shot into the lead at the end of three rounds of the Rapid segment in the third leg of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour after registering two victories here on Thursday. Five-time world champion Anand defeated GMs Richard Rapport and Constantin Lupulescu on day one after starting with a draw against young Alireza Firouzja. Anand and …

Global Chess League 2023: Carlsen beats Anand, SG Alpine Warriors goes top of the table
1 year, 5 months ago

Global Chess League 2023: Carlsen beats Anand, SG Alpine Warriors goes top of the table

The Hindu  

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, pushing Ganges Grandmasters to second. READ - Global Chess League’s format is really good, we’re seeing the future, says Magnus Carlsen The next game to finish was between Hou Yifan – the top-rate woman player and former …

'Hanging Out With The Boys': Viswanathan Anand Spends Time With Indian Participants at Tata Steel Chess Tournament
1 year, 11 months 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 …

National Chess Championship: Venkatesh joins Sethuraman, Mitrabha in the lead
1 year, 11 months ago

National Chess Championship: Venkatesh joins Sethuraman, Mitrabha in the lead

The Hindu  

With a fourth straight victory, M. R. Venkatesh left erstwhile front-runner Abhijeet Gupta to rue a second successive defeat. The 37-year-old then joined overnight leaders S. P. Sethuraman and Mitrabha Guha at six points after seven rounds of the MPL National Chess Championship here on Tuesday. On a day when internet-related connectivity issues disrupted the live coverage of the games, …

Magnus Carlsen Wins 2022 Tour With One Event to Spare After Reaching Aimchess Rapid Semifinal
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnus Carlsen Wins 2022 Tour With One Event to Spare After Reaching Aimchess Rapid Semifinal

News 18  

World champion from Norway Magnus Carlsen sealed the overall Meltwater Champions Chess Tour title for the second year running, this time with an event to spare, after storming into the semifinals of the Aimchess Rapid. 1, going for a hat-trick of tournament wins in the Tour’s penultimate event, took a USD50,000 prize on top of his overall winnings so far …

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand elected as the deputy president of FIDE
2 years, 4 months ago

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand elected as the deputy president of FIDE

Live Mint  

Viswanathan Anand, the legendary Indian chess player and five-time world champion, has been elected as the deputy president of International Chess Federation. Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, 15th undisputed chess champion and surely the greatest Indian chess player of all time, was born on 11 December, 1969 in Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu. Anand began playing chess at six years old after learning …

For Sasikiran, chess has been a game of lost chances
2 years, 4 months ago

For Sasikiran, chess has been a game of lost chances

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of the 44th Chess Olympiad, Viswanathan Anand was taking part in a fun, interactive session with chess-inclined kids from across the country. After solving some tricky puzzles on the 64 squares, one of the first questions in the ensuing quiz session was, “Which Indian player holds the record for playing the most number of Olympiad matches?” Most …

Magnus Carlsen makes a grand entry, Indian teams keep winning
2 years, 4 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, …

India’s first Grand Master Viswanathan Anand on chess and its champions
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s first Grand Master Viswanathan Anand on chess and its champions

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand, or Vishy as he is affectionately called by many, is considered one of the world’s greatest rapid chess players of his generation. “I already stopped,” Anand says at a recent masterclass in Chennai, “I played this cycle last in 2019; I didn’t play in the subsequent competitions. You want to stress that he is one player who has …

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand settles for third place after defeating Aryan Tari
2 years, 6 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, Anish Giri Share Honours; Magnus Carlsen Moves into Lead
2 years, 6 months ago

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand, Anish Giri Share Honours; Magnus Carlsen Moves into Lead

News 18  

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament. The classical match ended in a draw after which the Armageddon ended in stalemate early on Tuesday to leave Anand on 11.5 points and in second place. The classical match between Anand, playing black, and Giri …

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win over World Champion Magnus Carlsen; Leads Standings
2 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Norway chess 2022: Viswanathan Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead
2 years, 6 months ago

Norway chess 2022: Viswanathan Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead

The Hindu  

Having spent more than a quarter of a century in the world’s top-10 rankings since 1991, Viswanathan Anand regained his place in the elite bracket with a second-round victory over former World champion Veselin Topalov in the Norway chess tournament at Stavanger on Thursday. RELATED | The second straight victory, worth three points, raised Anand’s tally to six and saw …

Anand outwits Vachier for winning start to Norway Chess 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Anand outwits Vachier for winning start to Norway Chess 2022

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand produced a positional masterpiece to outwit Frenchman Maxime Lagrave-Vachier in 40 moves to make a winning start in the Norway Chess 2022 at Stavanger on Tuesday. Eventually, Anand’s rook on the seventh rank forced Vachier’s resignation after it became clear that the Indian’s queenside passed pawn could prove a winning weapon. In case of a draw, an Armageddon …

Viswanathan Anand Beats Magnus Carlsen in Blitz Event of Norway Chess, Finishes Fourth
2 years, 6 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. …

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