Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand suffers fifth straight defeat; Magnus Carlsen beats Vasyl Ivanchuk to stay on top
4 years, 7 months ago

Legends of Chess: Viswanathan Anand suffers fifth straight defeat; Magnus Carlsen beats Vasyl Ivanchuk to stay on top

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Anand got off to a good start and won the first game of the best-of-four contest. Chennai: Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand suffered his fifth straight defeat in the $150,000 Legends of Chess online tournament, going down 2-3 to Peter Leko of Hungary. Anand, who is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, had earlier lost to Peter Svidler, Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Kramnik and Anish Giri. World No 1 Carlsen bounced back strongly to avoid an upset, beating veteran Vasyl Ivanchuk 3-2 to stay on top. The winner of this event will qualify for the $300,000 Grand Final scheduled from 9 to 20 August Results of Round 5: Peter Leko beat Viswanathan Anand 3-2; Magnus Carlsen beat Vasyl Ivanchuk 3-2: Vladmir Kramnik beat Ding Liren 2.5-1.5; Anish Giri beat Boris Gelfand 2.5-1.5; Ian Nepominiachtchi beat Peter Svidler 3-1.

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Aravindh Chithambaram wins Prague Masters 2025, ahead of established names including R Praggnanandhaa
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1 week, 6 days ago

Aravindh Chithambaram wins Prague Masters 2025, ahead of established names including R Praggnanandhaa

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Aravindh Chithambaram won clinched the Masters section of the Prague International Chess Festival with six points at the end of the nine-round competition. Indina Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram finished undefeated at the end of the Prague Masters event, collecting three wins and six draws in the nine-round competition. Image credit: Petr Vrabec/European Chess Union Indian chess appears to have discovered another …

When Viswanathan Anand’s dominance made Magnus Carlsen realise he was ‘delusional’ about his game
3 weeks, 4 days ago

When Viswanathan Anand’s dominance made Magnus Carlsen realise he was ‘delusional’ about his game

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Former world champion Magnus Carlsen has praised Viswanathan Anand, recalling a 2008 training camp where Anand’s dominance gave him a reality check. Former world champion Magnus Carlsen has heaped massive praise on former world champion and current FIDE Deputy President Viswanathan Anand. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Magnus Carlsen recalled an intense training camp with Vishy Anand in …

Chessable Masters 2025: Magnus Carlsen reaches grand final, Arjun Erigaisi will get second chance through Losers Bracket
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Chessable Masters 2025: Magnus Carlsen reaches grand final, Arjun Erigaisi will get second chance through Losers Bracket

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1 Magnus Carlsen has reached the Grand Final of the 2025 Chessable Masters after defeating Arjun Erigaisi and Hikaru Nakamura. 1 grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has secured his place in the Grand Final of the 2025 Chessable Masters after a dominant performance. With Carlsen in the Grand Final, the battle in the Losers Bracket intensifies. Day three of the 2025 Chessable …

All you need to know about Chessable Masters where Arjun Erigaisi is facing Magnus Carlsen
1 month ago

All you need to know about Chessable Masters where Arjun Erigaisi is facing Magnus Carlsen

Firstpost  

The 2025 Champions Chess Tour kicked off with the Chessable Masters, featuring top players like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Arjun Erigaisi. The highly anticipated 2025 Champions Chess Tour has begun with the Chessable Masters, the first of two crucial online events leading up to the prestigious Esports World Cup. Chessable Masters: All you need to know This year’s Champions …

Vidit Gujrathi explains why Magnus Carlsen continues to target FIDE, Viswanathan Anand: 'He can get away with it'
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Vidit Gujrathi explains why Magnus Carlsen continues to target FIDE, Viswanathan Anand: 'He can get away with it'

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Magnus Carlsen hasn’t been on best of terms with FIDE lately, having engaged in a war of words with the Lausanne-based governing body for the sport in recent months, and some of that animosity has been directed towards Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who serves as its deputy president. The jeans scandal at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in …

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'
1 month ago

Magnus Carlsen reflects on stunning loss against Vincent Keymer in Freestyle Chess: 'I tried to complicate the position'

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Magnus Carlsen suffered a stunning 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of home favourite Vincent Keymer in the semi-finals of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in Weissenhaus, Germany, resigning in 39 moves in Game 1 before being held to a draw in Game 2. After losing three out of five games on Day 1 of the Freestyle Chess Grand …

How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
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How a blunder cost D Gukesh his dream showdown against Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour

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D Gukesh came face to face with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time since he was crowned world champion in December, only to suffer his second defeat of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Weissenhaus thanks to a late blunder. D Gukesh faced Magnus Carlsen for the first time since being crowned chess world champion …

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
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1 month, 1 week ago

D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today

Live Mint  

World number 1 Chess player Magnus Carlsen met the current FIDE World Champion D Gukesh on Friday ahead of a much-awaited clash between the two players on 8 February, The Guardian reported. The highest-ranked Indian chess player could not open his stand at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour on Friday as he suffered one loss and managed three draws. …

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen to return to classical, set for blockbuster home showdown vs D Gukesh in Norway Chess

Hindustan Times  

The lineup for the Norway Chess tournament set to be held May 26 onwards in Stavanger, Norway has been confirmed, with Magnus Carlsen and current FIDE world champion Gukesh D both confirmed as participants in the 13th edition of the six-man event this summer. A double round-robin style tournament, Norway Chess will be the first time that five-time world champion …

No D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand as chess legend pulls out of Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Grand Slam Tour
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

No D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand as chess legend pulls out of Magnus Carlsen-led Freestyle Grand Slam Tour

Hindustan Times  

The FIDE is currently at war with the Freestyle Chess Players’ Club, co-owned by Magnus Carlsen. The FIDE officially recognised the FCPC last year in December, but the Carlsen-led body also wants official recognition for a Freestyle World Championship. Viswanathan Anand has pulled out of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour, and was scheduled to face the likes of D Gukesh …

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand exits Freestyle Chess Grand Slam as Magnus Carlsen-FIDE dispute escalates

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Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has withdrawn from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour amid the ongoing dispute between Magnus Carlsen and FIDE. Anand’s decision comes as tensions rise between FIDE and the event organisers, Freestyle Chess Operations, over branding the winner as a ‘world champion.’ Viswanathan Anand will not be a part of Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour's …

Games, food, fun: Chess community gathers at Vishy Anand's house for special day out
2 months ago

Games, food, fun: Chess community gathers at Vishy Anand's house for special day out

India Today  

Legendary Viswanathan Anand hosted some of the top Indian chess players at his home for Pongal on Sunday 12 January. The likes of R Praggnanandhaa, current world champion D Gukesh, and Vidit Gujrathi were present for a day of hearty breakfast, fun and games at Anand's house. Anand, who is a mentor to the current crop of Indian chess players …

Viswanathan Anand congratulates R Vaishali for winning bronze in Blitz Championship
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand congratulates R Vaishali for winning bronze in Blitz Championship

India Today  

Legendary India chess player Viswanathan Anand congratulated India's R Vaishali for winning a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship on Wednesday, January 1. Following her performance, she received a special congratulatory message from the five-time world champion and International Chess Federation vice president, Viswanathan Anand, who praised her power-packed performance. Viswanathan Anand X account The event …

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

Magnus Carlsen left us no choice: Viswanathan Anand on disqualification from World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnus Carlsen left us no choice: Viswanathan Anand on disqualification from World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024

The Hindu  

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said FIDE didn’t want to disqualify Magnus Carlsen from the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, but the Norwegian left them with no choice after refusing to follow the rules. Defending champion Carlsen was fined USD 200 for wearing jeans, which are “explicitly prohibited” under tournament regulations and when he refused the request by chief …

Viswanathan Anand reacts to Magnus Carlsen pulling out of World Rapid And Blitz Championship: 'Refused to follow rules'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Viswanathan Anand reacts to Magnus Carlsen pulling out of World Rapid And Blitz Championship: 'Refused to follow rules'

Hindustan Times  

Viswanathan Anand, the deputy president of chess' global governing body, said that Magnus Carlsen did not leave FIDE with any choice after he pulled out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championship. Magnus Carlsen was fined by FIDE for violating the dress code rules as he turned up wearing jeans on Day 2 of the event. Viswanathan Anand said that …

D Gukesh vs Viswanathan Anand, to face Magnus Carlsen: World Chess Champion’s confirmed schedule for 2025
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Magnus Carlsen criticises classical chess format after D Gukesh's World Championship win: 'Probably the worst way because...'
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen criticises classical chess format after D Gukesh's World Championship win: 'Probably the worst way because...'

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Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion, has criticised the classical chess format, saying that the rapid format is “pure sport”. Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has hit out at the classical chess format, claiming that the faster form of the game is “pure sport”. D Gukesh Exclusive | ‘A childhood dream pushed us to World Chess Championship victory’ Carlsen had …

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

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

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

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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
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Magnus Carlsen crowned Tata Steel Chess India Rapid champion; R Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up
4 months ago

Magnus Carlsen crowned Tata Steel Chess India Rapid champion; R Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up

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Carlsen, the overnight leader, defeated Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the seventh round. 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, …

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up
4 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 …

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

Magnus Carlsen to Make a Comeback in Tata Steel Chess India

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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.

Speed Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats Hans Niemann in first encounter since cheating scandal
6 months, 1 week ago

Speed Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats Hans Niemann in first encounter since cheating scandal

The Hindu  

Chess great Magnus Carlsen beat nemesis Hans Niemann 17.5-12.5 to advance to the Speed Chess Championship final on Friday, in their first face-off since the world number one accused his American rival of cheating two years ago. One of the last games was aborted as Niemann complained about technical problems with his mouse and the server, although Carlsen's lead was …

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana, Carlsen beats Firouzja Alireza
9 months, 1 week ago

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana, Carlsen beats Firouzja Alireza

Hindustan Times  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down fighting against Fabiano Caruana of United States while world number one Magnus Carlsen inflicted an Armaggeddon defeat on France's Firouzja Alireza in the penultimate round of Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger. Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa With 16 points in his bag, Carlsen stretched his lead to 1.5 points over nearest rival Hikaru Nakamura, who was …

Magnus Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list
1 year 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, 6 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 vs Magnus Carlsen Day 2: Head-to-head records and everything you need to know about World Cup finalists
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 6 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 …

Grand Chess Tour: Carlsen wins; Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand settles for 7th in Blitz event
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Triveni Continental Kings Oust Viswanathan Anand's Ganges Grandmasters to Reach Global Chess League Finals
1 year, 8 months ago

Triveni Continental Kings Oust Viswanathan Anand's Ganges Grandmasters to Reach Global Chess League Finals

News 18  

Triveni Continental Kings beat Ganges Grandmasters, led by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, 11-6 to become the first team to qualify for the finals of the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League here on Saturday. India vs Lebanon Live Score and Updates, SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri’s Blue Tigers in Semi-final, LBN 0-0 IND In the Caro-Kann defence, Aronian gained …

Global Chess League 2023: Carlsen beats Anand, SG Alpine Warriors goes top of the table
1 year, 8 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 …

Chessable Masters: Magnus Carlsen Stunned in Division I, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi Register Wins in Division II
1 year, 11 months ago

Chessable Masters: Magnus Carlsen Stunned in Division I, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi Register Wins in Division II

News 18  

Vladislav Artemiev took down Magnus Carlsen as the Chessable Masters kicked off with a series of shocks across all three divisions. The event, the second leg of Chess.com’s 2 million dollar Champions Chess Tour, began on Monday with a star-studded field in Division I headed by Carlsen and American rival Hikaru Nakamura. Carlsen’s mistake was the first of many in …

Magnus Carlsen Wins 2022 Tour With One Event to Spare After Reaching Aimchess Rapid Semifinal
2 years, 5 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 …

Magnus Carlsen wins first match of final against India's Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Generation Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Magnus Carlsen wins first match of final against India's Arjun Erigaisi in Julius Baer Generation Cup

Firstpost  

The second match of the Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi final in the Julius Baer Generation Cup will be held later on Sunday. 1 Magnus Carlsen underlined his superiority, winning the first two games in the opening match of the final against teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi in the Julius Baer Generation Cup rapid online chess tournament. Erigiasi did well …

For Sasikiran, chess has been a game of lost chances
2 years, 7 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, 7 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, …

Chess Olympiad: Stars to watch out for
2 years, 7 months ago

Chess Olympiad: Stars to watch out for

The Hindu  

Every Chess Olympiad produces its share of performers. The chess world is sure to keep an eye on how Magnus Carlsen shapes the fortunes of Norway or the margin of victory for super hot favourites USA in the Open section. Nodirbek Abdusattorov : This 17-year-old made the chess world sit up and watch in disbelief as he clinched the 2021 …

Not the last World title-match for Carlsen: Judit Polgar
2 years, 7 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. …

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