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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 90,379 | $340,000 | 316$ |
| India | 2 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 535,357 | $2,900,000 | 1,125$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,477,342,968 | 625,736 | $3,240,000 | 1,441$ |
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India:
Viswanathan Anand was the last Indian to win the Tata Steel event in 2006.
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India:
Viswanathan Anand is an iconic Indian chess grandmaster who won the León Masters for a record 10th time in 2024.
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Vietnam:
Viswanathan Anand is a former world chess champion who withdrew from the recent tournament.
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Vietnam:
Viswanathan Anand was replaced by Javokhir Sindarov in the tournament.
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