News for 'Levon Aronian'

Tie-break games to decide World Chess Cup winner

Tie-break games to decide World Chess Cup winner

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

The second mini-match game between Ponomariov and Aronian was drawn on Friday.

Poobesh scores brilliant victory in 10th round

Poobesh scores brilliant victory in 10th round

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

S Poobesh Anand continued with his dream run with another brilliant victory, crushing Grandmaster Ernesto Inarkiev of Russia in the 10th round of the 41st World Junior Chess Championship.

S S Ganguly stuns top seeded Chinese

S S Ganguly stuns top seeded Chinese

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

The Grandmaster-in-waiting beat Grandmaster Bu Xiangzhi in the ninth round of the World junior chess championships to jointly share the lead with eight players.

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

After a scintillating victory over Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, Anand yet again showed great intent against Nakamura, but the American was up to the task in a keenly contested game.

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Li Chao, slips to 3rd

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Li Chao of China to slip to the third position at the end of the third round of the 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament, in Moscow.

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Tal Memorial Chess: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, jumps in joint lead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand crashed through the defences of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan to jump to joint lead after the end of the second round of 10th Tal Memorial Chess tournament in Moscow.

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Superbet Poland chess: Anand finishes overall joint second

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Duda scored a dramatic win from a losing position against Kirill Shevchenko to take the top prize.

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Karjakin, shares lead with Caruana

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Karjakin, shares lead with Caruana

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Viswanathan Anand avenged his defeat against Sergey Karjakin of Russia and came roaring back in lead.

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.

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After a win over Hikaru Nakamura in his opener, the Norwegian went down to Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second round. A draw with Wesley So in the third left the world no.1 in fifth spot.

Anand finishes disappointing ninth in St. Louis

Anand finishes disappointing ninth in St. Louis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand had another disappointing final day as the Indian finished on ninth spot in the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz Chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Another bad day for Vishy Anand in St. Louis

Another bad day for Vishy Anand in St. Louis

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand had another bad outing, drawing seven and losing two games, to remain on joint eighth place after the end of nine rounds of blitz in the St. Louis Rapid and blitz chess tournament in St. Louis, United States.

Vishy Anand held by Svidler in Round 2

Vishy Anand held by Svidler in Round 2

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanthan Anand played out another draw with Peter Svidler of Russia in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, United States.

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand made another strong comeback, defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Classic on Wednesday.

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Taking his tally up to two points out of a possible four, Anand now has his task cut out for the remaining five games in this strongest tournament of the year. The world rapid champion needs a couple of victories to stake a claim in the tournament.

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen, stays in title contention

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen, stays in title contention

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Having won two games in a row with white pieces earlier in the tournament, Carlsen could do little against Anand this time and the Norwegian was not quite happy with his play.

London Chess Classic: Anand survives scare against Anish Giri

London Chess Classic: Anand survives scare against Anish Giri

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand survived a scare before eventually holding his position together to escape with a draw against Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri in the sixth round of London Chess Classic in London on Friday.

Anand draws with Wesley So to stay sixth at London Chess Classic

Anand draws with Wesley So to stay sixth at London Chess Classic

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand used a cracker of a 'novelty' to hold Wesley So of the United States to an easy draw as black in the fifth round of London Chess Classic in London.

Praggnanandhaa suffers second defeat in FTX Crypto Cup

Praggnanandhaa suffers second defeat in FTX Crypto Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda via the tie-break in the sixth round of the FTX Crypto Cup, the American finale of Champions Chess Tour, in Miami, on Sunday.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continues. The five-time World champion failed to break the solid defences of Wesley So of the United States in the seventh round of Sinquefield Cup, which is part of the Grand Chess tour, in St Louis, and settled for his fifth draw in the last five games.

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Anand beats Gelfand in Tal Memorial chess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand of India defeated former world championship challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fifth round to make a strong comeback in the 10th Tal Memorial chess championship, in Moscow on Sunday.

Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters reign supreme

Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters reign supreme

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Playing white, Ganges Grandmasters defeated Balan Alaskan Knights 11-6 in a battle between the two leaders on the scoreboard.

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Current world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and finished tied seventh after the end of the ninth and final round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Historic! India win first-ever Chess Olympiad GOLD

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh sealed a remarkable Chess Olympiad campaign with a decisive victory over GM Vladimir Fedoseev on Sunday in Hungary.

Zurich Chess challenge: Anand draws with Carlsen, occupies joint fourth spot

Zurich Chess challenge: Anand draws with Carlsen, occupies joint fourth spot

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Viswanathan Anand mantained his composure and played out an easy draw against reigning World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the fifth and final round of classical section at the Zurich Chess challenge on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Anand jumps to joint lead

Sports Shorts: Anand jumps to joint lead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

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

Vishy Anand crushes Caruana to jump to joint second

Vishy Anand crushes Caruana to jump to joint second

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand crashed through the defences of World No 2 Fabiano Caruana in the fifth round and jumped to the joint second spot in the Sinquefield Cup, in St Louis, US.

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

World Rapid champion Viswanathan Anand came up with an inspired performance to outplay Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France

India off to a bang at Chess Olympiad!

India off to a bang at Chess Olympiad!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Erigaisi may have had to work harder but the Indian youngster, who is currently World number four, was never quite away from winning his game.

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a solitary defeat in the World Rapid Chess Championship and was tied fifth, even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York.

Julius Baer chess: Erigaisi on top, Praggnanandhaa 2nd

Julius Baer chess: Erigaisi on top, Praggnanandhaa 2nd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Erigaisi is two points clear of Praggnanandhaa and world champion Carlsen (15 points).

Norway Chess: Giri forces Anand into second straight draw

Norway Chess: Giri forces Anand into second straight draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand pushed yet again but could not break the solid defences of Anish Giri of Holland and had to settle for a second straight draw in the Norway chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

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.

Candidates Chess: Anand in 54 moves draw with Topalov

Candidates Chess: Anand in 54 moves draw with Topalov

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black against former World champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the second round of the Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, on Friday.

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Svidler to finish 3rd

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Svidler to finish 3rd

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand ended his campaign with a draw against Peter Svidler of Russia, while another Russian Sergey Karjakin emerged the new challenger for the next World Championship match after the conclusion of the Candidates chess tournament in Moscow.

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to leader Vachier-Lagrave

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to leader Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Anand went down to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in what was his second straight loss following a defeat against Alexander Grischuk in the previous round.

Vishy Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

Vishy Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's charge at the online Nations Cup beginning on Tuesday, where some of the world's best players will face off amid the coronavirus pandemic which has thrown the sporting calendars out of gear. The six-team event, touted to the richest online team tournament, features all the big names in the game with World champion Magnus Carlsen being the only big gun missing from the line-up.

Chess Roundup: Anand finishes joint third; Harika draws

Chess Roundup: Anand finishes joint third; Harika draws

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand split the point with Levon Aronian of Armenia and finished joint third after the conclusion of the 10th Tal memorial chess tournament, in Moscow, on Friday.

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand beats Gelfand; joint third now

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand beats Gelfand; joint third now

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand tasted his first success in Classical Chess this year after defeating his former challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Challenge on Monday.

Zurich chess challenge: Anand draws with Caruana

Zurich chess challenge: Anand draws with Caruana

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand opened his account after signing peace with Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the third round of Zurich chess challenge now underway in Zurich at the Savoy.