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.
Born on Dec 11, 1969 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 906,272 | $2,900,000 | 1,904$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,380,004,385 | 906,272 | $2,900,000 | 1,904$ |
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India:
Viswanathan Anand is a former World Champion and a legendary figure in chess history.
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India:
Viswanathan Anand is mentioned as a significant figure in Indian chess, highlighting the cultural differences in chess perception.
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Hungary:
Viswanathan Anand is recognized for leveraging the potential of India's first world champion.
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India:
Viswanathan Anand is a renowned chess player who was remembered by Rani Hamid for his early days in chess tournaments.
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North Macedonia:
Viswanathan Anand is an Indian grandmaster who is part of the team Freedom.
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Norway:
Viswanathan Anand is a former world champion from Chennai.
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Hong Kong:
Viswanathan Anand competed against approximately 70,000 players last year.
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North Macedonia:
Last year, Viswanathan Anand won his 'against the world' match against nearly 70,000 players on Chess.com.
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Greece:
Viswanathan Anand competed against 70,000 chess players last year and won.
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Luxembourg:
Last year, Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won his match against 'the world', but only against around 70,000 players.
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