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Tal memorial chess: Anand draws with Mamedyarov

Tal memorial chess: Anand draws with Mamedyarov

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand put an end to two straight losses and settled for an easy draw with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the seventh round of Tal memorial chess tournament in Moscow.

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.

Anand draws with Aronian, stays sixth

Anand draws with Aronian, stays sixth

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Viswanathan Anand drew with tournament leader Levon Aronian of Armenia in the eighth and penultimate round to stay in sixth position at the Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger, Norway.

Praggnanandhaa shocks World champion Liren; overtakes Anand

Praggnanandhaa shocks World champion Liren; overtakes Anand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The 18-year-old also created history as he surpassed the legendary Viswanathan Anand to take the No 1 spot among Indian chess players in the live ratings.

Anand beats Jones for first win in London Chess

Anand beats Jones for first win in London Chess

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Grandmaster Gawain Jones of England in the fifth round to register his first victory in London Chess Classic. Under much pressure, Anand outclassed Jones and finally registered a win after 17 Classical Chess games.

Grenke chess Round 2: Anand draws with Naiditsch

Grenke chess Round 2: Anand draws with Naiditsch

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand did not capitalise on his chances and had to settle for a draw.

Sports Shorts: Vishy Anand finishes joint fifth at World Blitz

Sports Shorts: Vishy Anand finishes joint fifth at World Blitz

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

World champion Magnus Carlsen became the first chess player ever to hold three world championship crowns as he handsomely won the blitz title too with a remarkable 17 points.

'It's a special kind of support'

'It's a special kind of support'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Continuing his dream run, Praggnanandhaa on Monday stunned Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semi-finals to set up a summit clash with world number one and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the FIDE's premier event.

World Chess: Carlsen in control as Anand draws Game 8

World Chess: Carlsen in control as Anand draws Game 8

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand played out another tame draw as challenger Magnus Carlsen retained his two-point lead after the eighth game of the World Chess Championship.

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Liem Le ends Praggnanandhaa's winning run at Crypto Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Liem Le scored an emphatic 2.5-0.5 win over the teenaged Indian GM, securing victories in games two and three after the opener ended in a draw.

Gelfand wins Tal chess; Anand finishes eighth

Gelfand wins Tal chess; Anand finishes eighth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand ended his campaign with an easy draw against Sergey Karjaikin of Russia in the ninth and final round of Tal Memorial Chess tournament that concluded in Moscow.

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the first three ended in draws.

Tata Steel Chess: Day of mixed results for Anand

Tata Steel Chess: Day of mixed results for Anand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Carlsen extends lead

Norway Chess: Another draw for Anand, slips to joint 5th

Norway Chess: Another draw for Anand, slips to joint 5th

Rediff.com15 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand let Russian Sergey Karjakin off the hook and drew after a stellar performance in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2013 Super Tournament in Sandnes, Norway.

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi shares lead with Mamedyarov, Rapport

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi shares lead with Mamedyarov, Rapport

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The other five games, hard fought, were drawn. World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko trail the leaders by half a point.

It has been a horrible year for me, admits Vishy Anand

It has been a horrible year for me, admits Vishy Anand

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Five-time World chess champion Viswanathan Anand has described this year which saw him surrender the world crown to Norwegian Magnus Carlsen as a 'horrible' one.

I can think of seeing myself play at 50: V Anand

I can think of seeing myself play at 50: V Anand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

He might have been dethroned as the world champion by Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen at home, but Viswanathan Anand who says he is looking forward to fix some issues and start the new season on a positive note.

Candidates chess tournament stopped after Russia bans flights

Candidates chess tournament stopped after Russia bans flights

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The world governing body of chess (FIDE) on Thursday stopped the Candidates tournament in Yekatrinburg, Russia at halfway stage after the hosts decided to ban all flights into and out of the country owing to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The prestigious tournament was stopped after seven rounds. The eighth round was scheduled to be played on Thursday.

Russia hosts major chess tournament despite coronavirus

Russia hosts major chess tournament despite coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Eight of the world's best chess players began competing in an international tournament in Russia on Tuesday, but were told by organisers that handshakes would be optional because of the coronavirus that has halted most sports around the world.

World Chess Championship: Anand apologetic after short draw

World Chess Championship: Anand apologetic after short draw

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand Sunday offerred aplology after he played out a tame draw with white pieces in the second game of World Chess Championship clash against Magnus Carlsen of Norway in Chennai.

Anand has remained the same humble person, says wife Aruna

Anand has remained the same humble person, says wife Aruna

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

As Chennai gets ready to host the 2013 FIDE World Chess championship between the 43 year old defending champion Viswanathan Anand and 22 year old challenger Magnus Carlsen from Norway, on Saturday November 9, Aruna Anand, wife and manager of Anand talks to rediff.com about how the defending champion is gearing up for the big day.

London Classic: Anand ekes out draw against McShane

London Classic: Anand ekes out draw against McShane

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand survived anxious moments before he salvaged a draw against Luke McShane of England in the second round of the London Chess Classic on Monday.

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.

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive win continued as he was held to yet another draw by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the sixth round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament, Stavanger, Norway.

Drama unfolds at Chess Worlds as Nepomniachtchi regains lead

Drama unfolds at Chess Worlds as Nepomniachtchi regains lead

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

At the world championship, players have two hours each to play the first 40 moves, with 30 minutes being added to reach move 60, before 15 minutes are added with a 30-second increment per move being then granted.

Nepomniachtchi vs Ding: Chess awaits a new world champion!

Nepomniachtchi vs Ding: Chess awaits a new world champion!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Chess will crown a new world champion when Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren begin their battle on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand finishes joint third after loss

Tata Steel Chess: Anand finishes joint third after loss

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking last-round defeat against Wang Hao of China and had to be content with a joint third finish at the 75th Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Leko in ninth round

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Leko in ninth round

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Grandmaster Peter Leko of Hungary to remain second after the ninth round of the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Alireza Firouzja remained in joint lead with Caruana on 5.5 points and these two are now ahead of Wesley So of United States and Jorden Van Foreest of Holland.

London Classic: Anand draws with Aronian

London Classic: Anand draws with Aronian

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

World Champion Viswanathan Anand failed to capitalise on chances that came his way and played out a draw with tail-ender Levon Aronian of Armenia in the third round of the London Chess Classic on Monday.

Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second

Anand draws with Topalov, stays joint-second

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain in joint-second after end of the eighth round in the Pearl Spring Chess tournament in Nanjing, China, on Thursday.

Anand finishes fifth after another draw

Anand finishes fifth after another draw

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand could not fetch a win till the very end as he settled for a draw with Russia's Sergey Karjakin in the 10th and final round of fifth Final Chess Masters to finish a lowly fifth, in Bilbao, Spain.

Final Masters: Draw number seven for Anand

Final Masters: Draw number seven for Anand

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out his seventh draw in as many games, signing peace with World No 2 Levon Aronian of Armenia in the seventh round of the fifth Final Chess Masters in Bilbao, Spain.

Bilbao Masters Chess: Anand slips to last spot

Bilbao Masters Chess: Anand slips to last spot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was shocked by Levon Aronian of Armenia in the ninth and penultimate round of the fourth Final Masters as he slipped to the last spot with just one round to go in the category-22 super tournament in Bilbao.

Chess GM Ivanchuk robbed at gunpoint in Sao Paulo

Chess GM Ivanchuk robbed at gunpoint in Sao Paulo

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

In a tragic end to the Sao Paulo leg of the 4th final Masters tournament, Grandmaster Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine was robbed at gun point and lost his luggage and valuable belongings enroute to the airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Chess Masters: Anand to face Karjakin in fourth round

Chess Masters: Anand to face Karjakin in fourth round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Aiming for a win that has so far been elusive, world champion Viswanathan Anand will lock horns with an out-of-form Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fourth round of the fifth Final Masters in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Anand to play Vallejo in Masters opener

Anand to play Vallejo in Masters opener

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Viswanathan Anand will be playing his first tournament since winning the World Championship for the fifth time in May early this year at Moscow.

Anand hails his team of seconds

Anand hails his team of seconds

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The extraneous support from the likes of Gary Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik in his World Championship battle has not diminished Viswanathan Anand's faith in his team of seconds. The Indian chess wizard on Tuesday ruled out any change in what he calls a 'band of brothers'.

Anand to meet Karjakin in Corus opener

Anand to meet Karjakin in Corus opener

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand will start his campaign with black pieces against defending champion Grandmaster Sergey Karjakin of Ukraine in the first round of the Corus Chess tournament.

Anand finishes second in Shamkir Chess after draw against Caruana

Anand finishes second in Shamkir Chess after draw against Caruana

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an effortless draw with Fabiano Caruana of Italy to finish second in Shamkir Chess tournament in Shamkir, Azerbaijan, on Sunday.