News for 'Viswanathan Anand'

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand records first win

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand records first win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Anand had endured losses at the hands of Rauf Mamedov (Azerbaijan) in the opening round before suffering defeats to Rapport and David Navara (Czech Republic) in the second and third round respectively.

Anand outplays Carlsen

Anand outplays Carlsen

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand beat Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the third round to occupy sole second place in the Morelia-Linares chess tournament.

Norway Chess: Anand draws against Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Norway Chess: Anand draws against Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section to slip to second place in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

Anand loses to Caruana in Norway Chess

Anand loses to Caruana in Norway Chess

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

After jumping to joint lead following a crushing victory over Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France, Anand could not repeat the magic and Caruana deserved all the credit for taking chances.

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand played out a draw againt Peter Svidler of Russia in the eighth round of Tata Steel Masters underway, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Sunday.

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Humpy excited about young Indian chess brigade, says 'can be worthy successor to Anand'

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The Indian team includes country's number two Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and Koneru Humpy. B Adhiban and D Harika are the the reserves members. The field for the event includes six former world champions, plus 12 others who have been Candidates to the throne at some point.

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

India made history as both its men's and women's teams clinched their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men's team defeated Slovenia and the women's counterparts overcame Azerbaijan in the final round.

Anand beats Gelfand

Anand beats Gelfand

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

The victory kept the Indian ace in the hunt for the overall title in the Amber chess tournament.\n\n

World Chess: Anand faces must-win situation against Carlsen

World Chess: Anand faces must-win situation against Carlsen

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Trailing by a full point with just two games remaining, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand would desperately need a victory to stay afloat against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match in Sochi on Sunday.

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.

Congratulate King Anand

Congratulate King Anand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Viswanathan Anand replaced Vladimir Kramnik of Russia as champion, when he won the World Chess Championship in Mexico City on Saturday night.

Upbeat Anand holds Carlsen easily in fourth game

Upbeat Anand holds Carlsen easily in fourth game

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black pieces against Magnus Carlsen in the fourth game of the ongoing World Chess Championship in Sochi.

Topalov stuns Anand

Topalov stuns Anand

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Home favourite Veselin Topalov shocked Viswanathan Anand in a brilliant and aggressive display in the sixth round.

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.

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

After scoring their fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained their joint lead with 10 points along with China, Vietnam and Hungary.

Anand, Topalov draw

Anand, Topalov draw

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

The Indian Grandmaster needs to win his last game against Boris Gelfand to have a shot at the title in the Corus tournament.

Anand beats Ivanchuk

Anand beats Ivanchuk

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

World champion Viswanathan Anand struck form in the rapid game to beat Ukrainian Vassily Ivanchuk 1.5-0.5 in the fifth round of the Amber blindfold and rapid chess tournament in Nice on Friday. Anand slipped a bit in the blindfold game after getting a few chances but came back strongly to stir tactical complications in the return game and post victory.

Anand regains sole lead

Anand regains sole lead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Viswanathan Anand beat Alexander Grischuk in the seventh round to shoot back into sole lead at the World Chess Championship.

Anand held by Kramnik

Anand held by Kramnik

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the fourth game of the World Championship in Bonn, Germany on Saturday. With eight more games to be played, the scoreline now reads 2.5-1.5 in favour of Anand.

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh are from the same school and were classmates till Class 10!

Jubilant fans welcome Anand back home

Jubilant fans welcome Anand back home

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand received a rousing welcome by his fans, who lined-up in good numbers to greet him, as the chess wizard returned home after winning his fifth world title on Saturday.

Anand crushes Ponomariov

Anand crushes Ponomariov

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The Indian ace, who is second in the table, took his tally to 3 points after the fourth round of the Mtel Masters Chess tournament.

Anand, Ivanchuk post wins

Anand, Ivanchuk post wins

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

They traded one win each in the third round of the Melody Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

PM, Sonia congratulate Vishy Anand

PM, Sonia congratulate Vishy Anand

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The nation on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Grandmaster Viswanathan Anands for retaining the World Championship title.

Online Chess Olympiad: Anand loses as India bows out in semis

Online Chess Olympiad: Anand loses as India bows out in semis

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The US team fought back brilliantly after being trounced in Round 1 by India to win the second and the Blitz tie-break 4.5-1.5, emerging victorious in an exciting semi-final in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad on Tuesday.

Anand beats Aronian

Anand beats Aronian

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The victory enabled the Indian ace stay in joint lead after the blindfold game in the 10th and penultimate round of Amber Blindfold and Rapid tournament.

Beating Kasparov better: Anand

Beating Kasparov better: Anand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Viswanathan Anand wants to renew his rivalry with Garry Kasparov, one of the greatest chess players ever.

Anand beats Adams

Anand beats Adams

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Viswanathan Anand put it across Michael Adams to move within striking distance of tournament leader Peter Leko.

Anand enters final

Anand enters final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Viswanathan Anand entered the finals of the annual Corsica Masters chess tournament with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Etienne Bacrot of France.

Anand beats Ivanchuk

Anand beats Ivanchuk

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

The victory placed the Indian ace in joint second position in the Amber chess tournament.

Anand trounces Svidler

Anand trounces Svidler

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The victory took the Indian ace to joint-second in the Corus chess tournament, behind, Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan.

Anand loses to Aronian

Anand loses to Aronian

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered 0.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of leader Levon Aronian of Armenia in the eighth round of the Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament in Nice, France. Anand drew his rapid game but ended up conceding a point in the blindfold, which cost the Indian dear as he slipped to joint fourth spot in the overall standings.

Anand draws with Shirov

Anand draws with Shirov

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand played an easy draw with black against Spaniard Alexei Shirov while Vladimir Kramnik of Russia drew first blood defeating Elo favourite Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the first round of Bilbao final masters in Bilbao, Spain, on Sunday.

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an enthusiastic reception his fans.

Vishy Anand retains World Chess title

Vishy Anand retains World Chess title

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Viswanathan Anand successfully defended his World Chess Championship title after beating Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand 2.5-1.5 in the four-game Rapid Chess tie-breaker, in Moscow.

Anand beats Radjabov, placed joint-third

Anand beats Radjabov, placed joint-third

Rediff.com16 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand outclassed Teimour Radjabov of Azerbaijan to jump to joint-third after the seventh round of Norway chess 2013 super tournament, in Sor Hidle.

Kamsky stuns Anand

Kamsky stuns Anand

Rediff.com14 May 2006

Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking defeat in the third round of the Mtel Masters international chess tournament.

Anand crushes Leko

Anand crushes Leko

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

The victory gave the Indian ace the joint lead with Vladimir Kramnik in the Super Grandmasters Chess tournament.