Anand rang the bell, I stood there looking stupid: Carlsen
The Hindu“What happened is, Anand rang the bell and I stood there, and looked stupid. I have a lot to learn when it comes to cricket.” That was Magnus Carlsen sharing his experience of joining Anand at the Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon when the duo rang the ceremonial bell and signalled the start of play on the second day of the first-ever India-Bangladesh pink ball Test. Carlsen was quick to enquire, “Is the match still on or it’s over?” When told India won, the World champion did some loud thinking…“So… no more chances of going there!” These responses evoked repeated laughters from those listening to the World No 1 following his irrepressible performance in the nine-rapid games of the Tata Steel chess. So I have to keep going.” On his action-packed game against Anand, Carlsen said, “He was, probably, doing very well.
History of this topic
Legends of Chess highlights: Anand-Ivanchuk game ends in draw; wins for Carlsen, Gelfand
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Viswanathan Anand Finally Gets a Win in Legends of Chess Tournament
News 18Tata Steel Master: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook
The HinduTata Steel Chess: Carlsen wins title, heartbreak for Anand
The HinduAnand stays on the bubble, Carlsen opens five-point lead
The HinduTata Chess: Carlsen marches on; Anand suffers another blow
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Grand Chess Tour: Viswanathan Anand draws seventh consecutive game; Magnus Carlsen beats Ding Liren
FirstpostAnand loses to Mamedyarov, falls to last spot in Norway Chess
The HinduAnand loses to Carlsen in Armageddon
The HinduTata Steel Chess: Anand takes a draw, Anish joins Carlsen in the lead
The HinduAnand settles for eighth draw in as many games, Sinquefield chess set for close finish
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