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 time control against the best in business but Anand had put those doubts aside by winning the world rapid championship last year. Read: 10-year-old Ilamparthi becomes youngest CUSAT Open champion Here, it's purely Classical stuff and Anand is likely to be in better control of the proceedings.

Classical Tour Event Anand Grand Chess Tour Grand Chess  event  tournament  opposition  zagreb  face  anand  stiff  classical  viswanathan  world  super  starts  tour  grand  chess  players

History of this topic

D Gukesh gears up for ‘very tough challenge’ vs Viswanathan Anand, Carlsen, aims to replicate World Chess C'ship success
4 days ago

D Gukesh gears up for ‘very tough challenge’ vs Viswanathan Anand, Carlsen, aims to replicate World Chess C'ship success

Hindustan Times  

D Gukesh reigned supreme at the World Chess Championship in Singapore, defeating defending champion Ding Liren in Singapore. After becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion, Gukesh decided to skip the year-ending Rapid and Blitz C’ships. In 2025, Gukesh has an action-packed schedule and is set to face India chess legend Viswanathan Anand and even World No. Gukesh will face Carlsen …

Magnus Carlsen's big charge against Viswanathan Anand: 'Not ready for his FIDE job'
1 week, 4 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 …

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

‘When Magnus won…’: D Gukesh recalls how Viswanathan Anand's 2013 World C'ship loss vs Carlsen motivated him as a child
3 weeks, 6 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 enchants Singapore with Simul exhibition at World Chess Championship
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Viswanathan Anand: Expect a tough struggle every day in the World Chess Championship final
1 month, 2 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 …

Magnus Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

The Hindu  

Chess great Magnus Carlsen is launching a world Freestyle Chess tour as the variant of the game, also known as Chess960, is gaining in popularity, the world number one announced on Friday. Norwegian Carlsen, a five-time classical chess world champion who relinquished his title last year, has partnered with German entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner to set up a new, exclusive …

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, 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, 6 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: Gukesh finishes fifth, Anand settles for tied seventh in Blitz event
1 year, 6 months ago

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes fifth, Anand settles for tied seventh 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

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 …

For Sasikiran, chess has been a game of lost chances
2 years, 5 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 …

India’s first Grand Master Viswanathan Anand on chess and its champions
2 years, 5 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, 7 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, 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 …

Norway chess 2022: Viswanathan Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead
2 years, 7 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 …

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. …

Superbet Rapid Chess Tournament: Indian GM Viswanathan Anand Continues Bull Run, Leads Field
2 years, 7 months ago

Superbet Rapid Chess Tournament: Indian GM Viswanathan Anand Continues Bull Run, Leads Field

News 18  

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand continued his superb form on the second day of the rapid event of the Superbet Rapid and Blitz Poland tournament here on Friday, posting victories in rounds four and five before local hero Jan-Kryzstof Duda halted the winning streak in the sixth. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | …

Viswanathan Anand goes down to Azerbaijan's Rauf Mamedov in in Gashimov Memorial chess opener
3 years ago

Viswanathan Anand goes down to Azerbaijan's Rauf Mamedov in in Gashimov Memorial chess opener

Firstpost  

Former world champion Anand defeated Mamedov of Azerbaijan in the first game of the two-game Rapid mini-match but the local star turned the tables on the Indian in the second. Baku: Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand went down to lower-rated GM Rauf Mamedov in the Armageddon on the opening day of the 7th Vugar Gashimov Memorial chess tournament in Baku …

Anand: 'Carlsen will be too hot to handle at World Chess Championship 2021'
3 years, 1 month ago

Anand: 'Carlsen will be too hot to handle at World Chess Championship 2021'

The Hindu  

It is worth reminding ourselves just how dominant Magnus Carlsen has been in the last decade. In 2019, results of Magnus in the Shamkir Gashimov memorial, Grenke Classic and especially the win in the Zagreb GCT event still leave me awestruck. His default level is very high and has incredible resilience, winning tournaments at the last minute after difficult starts …

Viswanathan Anand: I will be in a World Championship without tension and pressure
3 years, 1 month 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 to do commentary during world chess championship match
3 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Viswanthan Anand 'ecstatic' after Grand Chess Tour performance
3 years, 5 months ago

Viswanthan Anand 'ecstatic' after Grand Chess Tour performance

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand turned the clock back in some style in Croatia. The 51-year-old outplayed several younger, stronger rivals to finish runner-up at the Croatia Grand Chess Tour, which concluded at Zagreb on Sunday. “The last 14 rounds of blitz.I was ecstatic,” Anand told The Hindu over phone from Zagreb on Monday. “I could have easily had another two extra points …

Viswanathan Anand finishes runner-up in Grand Chess Tour
3 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Viswanathan Anand held to draw by Saric, Duda in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
3 years, 6 months ago

Viswanathan Anand held to draw by Saric, Duda in Croatia Grand Chess Tour

India TV News  

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand drew both his seventh and eighth round games on Friday in the Rapid event of Croatia Grand Chess Tour and was in joint second spot. Top-seed Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia continued to lead the standings with 10 points with Anand, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Saric close on his heels with nine points. Results: 8th round: Viswanathan Anand …

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 …

Anand looks forward to playing in the Croatian Grand Tour
3 years, 6 months ago

Anand looks forward to playing in the Croatian Grand Tour

The Hindu  

The enthusiasm was palpable in Viswanathan Anand’s voice as he spoke from Croatia about his return to competitive chess after a gap of more than a year. “I am really happy to be able to play again,” Anand told Sportstar on Saturday. But I am looking forward to the experience.” READ: When chess met cricket, cinema and music The five-time …

Viswanathan Anand Turns 51: Celebrating Chess Wizard's Titles and Wins
4 years ago

Viswanathan Anand Turns 51: Celebrating Chess Wizard's Titles and Wins

News 18  

One cannot think of chess in India without mentioning the legend of the game, Viswanathan Anand. The five-time world chess champion turns 51 on December 11. World Chess Champion As the name suggests, the World Chess Championship is a competition to determine the best global chess player every year. The annual award is given to the best global chess player …

Chess Tour Finals, highlights semifinals: Liren stuns Carlsen, Dubov takes lead against Nakamura
4 years, 5 months ago

Chess Tour Finals, highlights semifinals: Liren stuns Carlsen, Dubov takes lead against Nakamura

The Hindu  

Catch Sunday's action from 7.30 pm: Chess tour final semis preview A “tired” Ding Liren feels his chances of overcoming an in-form Magnus Carlsen are “low” ahead of their semifinal clash in the $300,000 Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals beginning on Sunday. The richest online chess event, initially called the Grand Final, brings together USA’s Hikaru Nakamura and Russia’s Daniil …

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: Anand loses to Ivanchuk, finishes ninth
4 years, 5 months ago

Legends of Chess: Anand loses to Ivanchuk, finishes ninth

The Hindu  

Viswanathan Anand signed off his dismal campaign in the chess24 Legends of Chess with a 2-3 loss to fellow veteran Vassily Ivanchuk in the ninth and final round on Wednesday. Kramnik needed to beat Carlsen to claim a semifinal spot, provided Anish Giri defeated Peter Svidler. Giri did win 2.5-1.5 but a desperate Kramnik lost the third and fourth rapid …

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 …

Discover Related