Former World champion Viswanathan Anand shrugged off his first round draw to score a resounding victory over Matthias Bach of Germany in the second round of the Masters section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess festival, in Gibraltar, on Thursday.
Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand made a disappointing start to his campaign at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in Gibraltar after he was held to a draw by International Master Szidonia Lazarne Vajda of Hungary in the opening round of the masters section.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.
South Koreans learn how to talk to the enemy
Swimming's top nations are setting their sights on how to deal with midnight finishes during the Rio 2016 Olympics.
The inaugural European Games has won over the doubters, even with low profile athletics and swimming events.
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