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 (56 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
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United Kingdom:
Viswanathan Anand is a five-time World Cup winner and a prominent figure in Indian chess.
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Guyana:
Viswanathan Anand, a prominent grandmaster of India, won the first two tournaments in 2000 and 2002.
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Guyana:
Viswanathan Anand was defeated by Garry Kasparov in a chess exhibition match.
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Guyana:
Viswanathan Anand played a 12-game exhibition match in the Chess960 variant.
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Guyana:
Viswanathan Anand is recognized as India's first certified grandmaster.
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India:
Anand responded to Nodirbek's statement during India's live stream of Round 1 of FIDE Grand Swiss.
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India:
Viswanathan Anand is a five-time world champion who has qualified for the FIDE World Cup.
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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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