Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand is an Indian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. Anand became the first grandmaster from India in 1988 and has won numerous championships throughout his career, including the World Chess Championship five times. Known for his rapid playing style and deep strategic understanding, he has significantly contributed to popularizing chess in India and around the world. Anand's achievements in the chess community have inspired many young players, and he continues to be an influential figure in the sport.
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Viswanathan Anand won four titles with Peter Hein Nielsen from 2007 to 2012.
Magnusam nav vajadzīgs tituls, lai pierādītu, ka viņš joprojām ir labākais / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-28
Viswanathan Anand is a former World Chess Champion who faced the global chess community in a similar challenge.
Легендарната Јудит Полгар ќе игра шах против светот
North Macedonia· 2026-01-27
Viswanathan Anand is the second substitute according to the rating.
Се пополнува составот за пилот-турнирот СП во тотален шахNorth Macedonia· 2026-01-17
Viswanathan Anand is a five-time World Chess Champion and a mentor to Raunak Sadhwani.
One of the youngest to become GM at 13, India's Raunak Sadhwani still struggles to have a full-time chess coach | Exclusive | Chess News
India· 2025-12-19
Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh in action at Global Chess League.
Clash of egos, ideas and identities: Is GCL breaking the stereotype and making chess players talk as teams? | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
Viswanathan Anand is a five-time World Cup winner and a prominent figure in Indian chess.
Three-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn official rating | Chess
United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Viswanathan Anand, a prominent grandmaster of India, won the first two tournaments in 2000 and 2002.
Chess elite showing their skills at FIDE World Cup in Goa
Guyana· 2025-11-10
Viswanathan Anand was defeated by Garry Kasparov in a chess exhibition match.
Kasparov bested Anand in St Louis exhibition matchGuyana· 2025-10-20Viswanathan Anand played a 12-game exhibition match in the Chess960 variant.
Former world champions sparked excitement with exhibition chess matchGuyana· 2025-10-13Viswanathan Anand is recognized as India's first certified grandmaster.
Chess is for everyone - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-09-21
Anand responded to Nodirbek's statement during India's live stream of Round 1 of FIDE Grand Swiss.
'Gukesh will lose his title in the next match': Viswanathan Anand slams Uzbek GM for 'controversial' remark - Watch | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-09-06Viswanathan Anand is a five-time world champion who has qualified for the FIDE World Cup.
FIDE World Cup 2025 in India: PM Narendra Modi says 'Chess is gaining popularity among our youth' | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-08-26
Viswanathan Anand is a former World Champion and a legendary figure in chess history.
Chess | ‘Magnus Carlsen’s respect for D Gukesh is only going to grow’ – What does it even mean? | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-07
Viswanathan Anand is mentioned as a significant figure in Indian chess, highlighting the cultural differences in chess perception.
Chess | 'In North India, we're trained thugs': The harsh truth behind the nation's North-South divide | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-30
Viswanathan Anand is recognized for leveraging the potential of India's first world champion.
Index - Sport - Drámai hanyatlás az oroszok egykori felségterületén, kiszorultak a top 15-ből
Hungary· 2025-06-28
Viswanathan Anand is a renowned chess player who was remembered by Rani Hamid for his early days in chess tournaments.
Exclusive | 'If there were chess tournaments in Bangladesh, why would I come to India?': 80-year-old Rani Hamid | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-18
Viswanathan Anand is an Indian grandmaster who is part of the team Freedom.
Блесок на Едиз Гурел и Фаустино ОроNorth Macedonia· 2025-06-12
Viswanathan Anand is a former world champion from Chennai.
Magnus Carlsen vant drama mot verdensmesteren
Norway· 2025-05-26
Viswanathan Anand competed against approximately 70,000 players last year.
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Hong Kong· 2025-05-21Last year, Viswanathan Anand won his 'against the world' match against nearly 70,000 players on Chess.com.
Реми на Карлсен против „светот“ во меч со рекордни 143.000 луѓеNorth Macedonia· 2025-05-21Viswanathan Anand competed against 70,000 chess players last year and won.
O Μάγκνους Κάρλσεν έπαιξε σκάκι με όλο τον πλανήτη και ήρθε ισοπαλία
Greece· 2025-05-20Last year, Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won his match against 'the world', but only against around 70,000 players.
Schach-Genie Magnus Carlsen gewinnt nicht gegen 140.000 Spieler
Luxembourg· 2025-05-20
Viswanathan Anand is an Indian grandmaster who won his 'v The World' match against nearly 70,000 players last year.
Magnus Carlsen v The World: chess champion’s 46-day match ends in draw | ChessUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-20Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won his 'vs. The World' match last year against nearly 70,000 players on Chess.com.
Carlsen vs ‘the world’ could finish in a draw
Taiwan· 2025-05-18
Viswanathan Anand was defeated by Magnus Carlsen in 2013, when Carlsen became the world champion.
“Моя красавица“: лучший шахматист мира показал свою беременную жену: 15 мая 2025, 03:33
Kazakhstan· 2025-05-15
Viswanathan Anand is one of the world chess champions defeated by Judit Polgár.
Schach-Interview: Das sagt Großmeisterin Judit Polgár über Frauen am Schachbrett - Sport
Germany· 2025-05-13
Viswanathan Anand, referred to as Vishy sir, is another chess legend whose attacking style Pranav loves.
Exclusive | RCB fan who became a world champion: The story of chess prodigy Pranav V | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
Last year, Chess celebrated 25 years of that match by hosting another game against another legendary champion, this time Viswanathan Anand.
Карлсен ќе игра Фишеров шах против светотNorth Macedonia· 2025-03-24Viswanathan Anand was the last Indian to win the Tata Steel event in 2006.
D Gukesh achieves career-high ranking, Praggnanandhaa returns to top 10 in latest FIDE ratings | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-03-01
Viswanathan Anand is an iconic Indian chess grandmaster who won the León Masters for a record 10th time in 2024.
TOISA 2024: Chess masters competing for the coveted trophy | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
