Viswanathan Anand
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Viswanathan Anand confirms to run for FIDE deputy president role after backing out initially
Other Sports | Aug 06, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTViswanathan Anand has reversed his earlier decision and will contest for the FIDE deputy president's post on Timur Turlov’s panel. The five-time world champion, currently FIDE’s interim president, confirmed the move ahead of the September elections.
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FIDE Chess World Cup trophy named after India great Viswanathan Anand
Other Sports | Nov 01, 2025, 08:15 AM ISTThe FIDE Chess World Cup's trophy has been named after legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand, honouring his legacy as a great of the sport. The tournament is being held in Goa from October 30 to November 27.
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Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to cross 2800 ELO rating after Viswanathan Anand
Other Sports | Dec 01, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTArjun Erigaisi has become the youngest Indian to cross the coveted 2800 ELO rating. He is the 16th player overall to breach the elusive mark. Arjun achieved the feat after beating Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin in the fifth round of the European Chess Club Cup 2024.
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17-year-old D Gukesh displaces Viswanathan Anand as India's No. 1 chess player
Other Sports | Apr 22, 2024, 07:19 AM ISTTeenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh became India's number one chess player after a victory in the ongoing World Cup.
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International Chess Day 2023: How many Grandmasters (GMs) do different countries have? Know here
Other Sports | Jul 19, 2023, 05:32 PM ISTViswanathan Anand was the first Indian Chess player to win the Grandmaster title in 1988 and since then 82 Indians have won the prestigious title.
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When a chess player is called Grandmaster? Eligibility, list of Chess Grandmasters from India
Other Sports | Jul 27, 2023, 12:28 PM ISTFive-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand was the first Indian chess player to win the Grandmaster title in 1988 and since then 82 Indian players have won the most prestigious Chess title award.
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Chess Olympiad: Didn't think of changing my mind on not playing - Viswanathan Anand
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2022, 12:10 PM ISTThe showpiece event is scheduled from the 28th of July to the 10th of August.
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Viswanathan Anand showed past, present & future of chess & Indians couldn't be more proud of thambis
Trending | Feb 21, 2023, 03:37 PM ISTViswanathan Anand gave Indians a proud moment on Twitter when he posted a selfie with Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa and grandmaster Sandipan Chanda. Take a look at it here.
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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand settles for third place after defeating Aryan Tari
Other Sports | Jun 11, 2022, 10:50 AM ISTLegendary chess player of India Viswanathan Anand finished at third position in Norway Chess tournament. Here are the details.
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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen advances ahead
Other Sports | Jun 10, 2022, 11:53 AM ISTAnand, who was in second spot behind world No.1 Carlsen after seven rounds, slipped to third with 13 points at the conclusion of the eighth and penultimate round.
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Norway chess: Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead
Other Sports | Jun 02, 2022, 06:40 PM ISTIndian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament.
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Viswanathan Anand to lead strong Indian team in online Chess Olympiad
Other Sports | Jul 31, 2021, 10:33 PM ISTThe Indian team had shared the title with Russia in the last edition and will look to emerge sole winner this time.
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No-Castling Chess: Anand held to draw by Kramnik, all to play for in decider
Other Sports | Jul 18, 2021, 09:45 AM ISTThe duo will meet later on Sunday in the fourth and final game. Anand only needs a draw to triumph.
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Viswanathan Anand starts No-Castling event with win over Vladimir Kramnik
Other Sports | Jul 15, 2021, 12:54 PM ISTAnand needed 66 moves to beat Kramnik late on Wednesday in a match played as part of the "No-Castling" Chess devised by the Russian GM .
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Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov again in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
Other Sports | Jul 11, 2021, 10:44 PM ISTThe victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12 against Anish Giri (the Netherlands), Jan-Kryzstof Duda (Poland) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) respectively.
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Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
Other Sports | Jul 10, 2021, 09:29 PM ISTThe former world champion had ended up at seventh spot after the Rapid section with nine points. He had posted two wins and drawn five and lost two matches.
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Viswanathan Anand held to draw by Saric, Duda in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
Other Sports | Jul 09, 2021, 10:28 PM ISTThe former world champion, playing black pieces, was held to a draw by Croatian GM Ivan Saric in 48 moves in a Sicilian Four Knights variation game.
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Anand beats Korobov in Croatia Grand Chess Tour event
Other Sports | Jul 08, 2021, 10:20 PM ISTHe had drawn his fourth-round game against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan) in 70 moves in an Alekhine variation game.
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Viswanathan Anand to shooters: I've been hearing fantastic things about you
Other Sports | Jul 03, 2021, 10:28 PM ISTAnand told Saurabh Chaudhary that he has been hearing fantastic things about the shooters and hope that they would excel in the Olympics too.
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Viswanathan Anand congratulates world's youngest chess Grandmaster
Other Sports | Jul 01, 2021, 07:32 PM ISTAt 12 years, four months and 25 days, Mishra achieved the feat after scoring his third GM norm in the April Vezerkepzo tournament in Budapest on Wednesday.