Viswanathan Anand launches WestBridge Anand Academy, will personally monitor progress of junior chess prodigies
The five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand said, "This will be a fellowship program that will aim to take our most talented junior chess prodigies to the top ranks."
Dec 14, 2020, 16:12 PM IST
Aanand L. Rai to direct biopic on Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand
Film critic Taran Adarsh posted the announcement that Aanand L. Rai will be directing the biopic on Viswanathan Anand
Dec 13, 2020, 23:58 PM IST
Indian chess team celebrates its Olympiad victory with a unique Twitter chat
On August 30, the Indian team created history by winning its first-ever gold in the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad.
Sep 17, 2020, 13:44 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand suffers 6th straight loss in Legends of Chess tournament
The 50-year-old, who is making his maiden appearance on the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, had earlier lost to Peter Leko, Peter Svidler, Magnus Carlsen, Vladimir Kramnik and Anish Giri.
Viswanathan Anand suffers third straight defeat in Legends of Chess tournament
Russia's Vladimir Kramnik got the better of Anand 2.5-0.5, leaving the Indian struggling at the bottom of the table on Thursday night.
Jul 24, 2020, 16:18 PM IST
Vugar Gashimov Memorial: Viswanathan Anand to take on Sergey Karjakin in round 6
The Indian ace has played a couple of brilliant games so far in the first five rounds that has taken him to three points in all.
Apr 06, 2019, 17:02 PM IST
Tata Steel Masters: Viswanathan Anand to clash with Jan-Krzysztof Duda
The Indian has another white game left in the last round against compatriot Vidit Gujrathi. In the penultimate round another tough contest awaits Anand as he meets Ding Liren of China.
Jan 25, 2019, 13:43 PM IST
Norway's Magnus Carlsen wins World Chess Championship for fourth time
Carlsen has been the world`s top ranked player for the past eight years and has now defended his title three times since he first won it in 2013 by beating Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.
Nov 29, 2018, 09:35 AM IST
Kohli got emotional and lost control with fan: Viswanathan Anand
In a video available on his mobile app, Kohli was reading tweets and Instagram messages on November 5 when he came across an user, who said the Indian mainstay has nothing special in his batting.
Nov 12, 2018, 18:49 PM IST
Chess Olympiad: Indian Men beat Czech Republic, Hungarian eves shock Indian Women
Krishnan Sasikiran guided Indian men to a 2.5-1.5 win over Czech Republic but the women's team suffered a shocking 1-3 defeat against Hungary in the eighth round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia on Tuesday.
Oct 03, 2018, 08:38 AM IST
Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia
Indian women played out a hard-fought draw against experienced Georgia 1 team
Oct 01, 2018, 23:10 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand rests as Indian men take on El Salvador
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand is expected to rest on Tuesday as the Indian men take on El Salvador in the 43rd Chess Olympiad.
Sep 24, 2018, 22:22 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand bats for chess' inclusion in 2020 Olympics
Chess legend Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said it will be 'great' if the sport is included in the Olympic programme for the 2020 Games.
Sep 20, 2018, 22:39 PM IST
India R Praggnanandhaa becomes world's second youngest Grand Master in chess
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, the country's first GM, congratulated R Praggnanandhaa on his achievement.
Jun 24, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
Altibox Norway chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand beats Sergey Karjakin to finish joint second
Playing out his his third successive decisive game, Viswanathan Anand got the better of Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the final round to end joint second in the Altibox Norway chess tournament, here today.
Jun 08, 2018, 19:32 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand loses to Fabiano Caruana in Norway Chess
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand went down fighting against Fabiano Caruana of United States in the eighth and penultimate round to slip to fifth spot in the Altibox Norway Chess tournament.
Jun 07, 2018, 18:24 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand holds Magnus Carlsen, stays in Altibox Norway title hunt
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway to stay in contention for top honours after the end of the fifth round of Altibox Norway Chess tournament.
Jun 03, 2018, 17:09 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand draws with Wesley So at Altibox Norway Chess tournament
Viswanathan Anand played out his fourth draw on the trot, signing peace with Wesley So of United States in the fourth round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament.
Jun 02, 2018, 17:51 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand holds Hikaru Nakamura to an easy draw in Norway
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against American Hikaru Nakamura in the second round of Altibox Norway Chess tournament.
May 31, 2018, 09:25 AM IST
Viswanathan Anand lies tied second in Norway blitz
World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand came up with a fine performance to be placed tied second in the blitz tournament of the Altibox Norway chess tournament.
May 28, 2018, 22:31 PM IST