News for 'Endgame'

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Rediff.com30 May 2018

After conceding a draw with white against Levon Aronian of Armenia, Anand got the favour returned although he had to work relatively harder to maintain parity against Nakamura, often termed his nemesis.

Sasikiran loses in round two

Sasikiran loses in round two

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The Indian Grandmaster was beaten by GM Dmitry Jakovenko of Russia in the Aerosvit International Chess tournament.

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Chess Olympiad: Indians start on a winning note

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Indian men and women's teams made winning starts to their campaign in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, in Batumi, Georgia, on Tuesday.

Sports shorts: Anand holds Carlsen; Atwal makes cut

Sports shorts: Anand holds Carlsen; Atwal makes cut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Something bigger is afoot than just shifting the LAC a couple of km in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The government must figure out what the Chinese game plan is and thwart the endgame before it is upon us, possibly in early winter, advises David Devadas.

London Chess Classic: Anand in 9th spot after draw with Caruana

London Chess Classic: Anand in 9th spot after draw with Caruana

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand ended his three-game winless streak and drew with Fabiano Caruana of United States in the eight and penultimate round of the London Chess Classic in London on Sunday.

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The Marvel Cinematic Universe is 9 franchises that have been combined together.' 'It's like running a relay race, only we are handing over characters instead of batons to each other.'

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start with an easy draw against World No.2 United States' Fabiano Caruana in the first round of the London Chess Classic, the final leg of the Grand Chess tour.

Anand loses to Grischuk, slips to ninth spot

Anand loses to Grischuk, slips to ninth spot

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Viswanathan Anand continued his roller-coaster ride in the London Chess Classic as he went down to Russian Grandmaster Alexander Grischuk in the sixth round.

'Covid response is highly dependent on leadership'

'Covid response is highly dependent on leadership'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'If you don't have a strong political leadership, however much expertise a country may have, in pandemic preparedness or infectious disease, will not matter.' 'It's really about having strong political leadership, that is proactive, that prioritises taking the right action.' 'And if you don't have that, then you will have a much worse pandemic experience.'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'

Harika settles for bronze after losing semis at World Championship

Harika settles for bronze after losing semis at World Championship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli had to settle for the bronze medal after a heartbreaking defeat against Tan Zhongyi of China via the tie-breaker in the semi-finals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Championship in Tehran.

First time in 10 years... World Chess Championship without Anand

First time in 10 years... World Chess Championship without Anand

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a thrilling draw with Anish Giri of Holland but bowed out of contention to win the Candidates after the 13th and penultimate round, which concluded in Moscow.

India's COVID-19 case surge not 'unexpected'

India's COVID-19 case surge not 'unexpected'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'There will be increases.' 'There is bound to be, but you have to bear with all this.' 'The focus should be to provide optimum care for those who are in the need.' 'We should focus more on care, better care. Not on testing.'

Anand, Kasparov finish bottom in St Louis Rapid

Anand, Kasparov finish bottom in St Louis Rapid

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a disappointing final round loss against Sergey Karjakin of Russia to finish joint eighth in the St Louis Rapid Chess tournament in St Louis, on Thursday.

Guess whose biopic Varun Dhawan stars in?

Guess whose biopic Varun Dhawan stars in?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura, stays joint third

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura, stays joint third

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as black against American Hikaru Nakamura to remained in joint third position after the end of the fifth round of Norway Chess 2015, a part of the Grand Chess Tour.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Karjakin, Carlsen beats Adhiban

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On what turned out to be an easy day, Anand had to stretch himself only a little as Karjakin did not attempt any complicated warfare. The result was exchanging of pieces at regular intervals and the players signed peace in an opposite coloured Bishops endgame.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Placed fourth after the first leg on Tuesday, the 48-year-old had a dream run on the final day to secure six wins and three draws in the nine rounds to draw level with the world No 3 American Nakamura to force a play-off.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

World Chess Championship: Harika enters pre-quarters, Humpy out

World Chess Championship: Harika enters pre-quarters, Humpy out

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Back in chess just before the Olympiad after a nearly two-year hiatus, Humpy, who has been among the top women players for a long time, will now have to wait for another two years to have a go at the next world championship cycle.

Anand draws Game 7; Carlsen stays two points ahead

Anand draws Game 7; Carlsen stays two points ahead

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The King is wounded but not dead. Defending champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back with a draw against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen.

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Grandmaster B Adhiban finished tied third at the Chess.com Isle of Man International tournament after beating the highly-regarded Michael Adams of England in the ninth and final round, in Isle of Man (UK) on Monday.

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.

#ReadersReviews: Tom Holland is BEST EVER Spider-Man

#ReadersReviews: Tom Holland is BEST EVER Spider-Man

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

It is a good follow up to Avengers Endgame and marks the start of a new Avengers team, led by the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Anand draws with Kramnik in Shamkir Chess

Anand draws with Kramnik in Shamkir Chess

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand drew with old foe Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the fourth round of Shamkir Chess 2015, held in the memory of Grandmaster Vugar Gashimov.

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Anand needs to finish in a minimum sixth place in Kolkata, in order to qualify for the grand finale

Karzai says peace in Afghanistan depends on Pakistan

Karzai says peace in Afghanistan depends on Pakistan

Rediff.com23 May 2013

As Afghanistan enters the endgame of its 13-year-long partnership with the United States, President Hamid Karzai has added a new twist to its reliable relationship with India by presenting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with a "wish list" for military equipment.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw with British number one Michael Adams in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic, in London.

Ganguly beats Gupta in Fujairah Chess

Ganguly beats Gupta in Fujairah Chess

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly outwitted higher-rated compatriot Abhijeet Gupta to maintain a clean slate after the end of the second round in the Fujairah International Chess tournament, in Fujairah (UAE), on Thursday.

Pak may release top Afghan commander Baradar

Pak may release top Afghan commander Baradar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Pakistan may release top Afghan Taliban commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to boost reconciliation efforts with militants in Afghanistan and to play a larger role in the endgame in the neighbouring country.

Chess: Anand held by Yifan Hou; slips to third spot

Chess: Anand held by Yifan Hou; slips to third spot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand mishandled a winning endgame and drew with former women's world champion Yifan Hou of China in the 11th round of 75th Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday.

Chess: Anand draws with Giri; Harikrishna scares Caruana

Chess: Anand draws with Giri; Harikrishna scares Caruana

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

World Champion Viswanathan Anand missed out on his chances and drew with Dutch champion Anish Giri, while P Harikrishna held higher-ranked Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the second round of 75th edition of Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tal memorial chess: Anand loses again; falls to 8th in world rankings

Tal memorial chess: Anand loses again; falls to 8th in world rankings

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanthan Anand's poor run continued as he suffered his second straight loss, succumbing to American Hikaru Nakamura in the sixth round of the Tal memorial Chess Tournament in Moscow.

Tata Steel chess: Anand held by Sokolov, slips to 2nd

Tata Steel chess: Anand held by Sokolov, slips to 2nd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand slipped to the second position after he was held to an easy draw by tail-ender Ivan Sokolov of Holland in the eighth round of 75th Tata Steel Chess tournament Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts with a draw

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts with a draw

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a quick draw with Hikaru Nakamura of United States while debutant P Harikrishna beat local player Anish Giri in the first round of the 'A' group of Tata Steel Chess tournament that got underway in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands on Sunday.

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Having lost to Russian Sergey Karjakin in the previous round, Anand's chances to catch up with Carlsen at the top have now almost evaporated as the reigning world champion is now 1.5 points ahead of the Indian with just two rounds to go in the category-22 event.