News for 'Viswanathan Anand'

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand tied 7th

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand tied 7th

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh finished fifth while his illustrious compatriot Viswanathan Anand could only manage a tied seventh place in the third leg of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament.

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.

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.

Superbet Rapid tourney: Anand continues bull run, leads field

Superbet Rapid tourney: Anand continues bull run, leads field

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Playing as a wildcard in the tournament, the Indian ace had on Thursday defeated Radoslaw Wojtaszek of Poland in the first round, before getting the better of American Wesley So and Anton Korobov (Ukraine).

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 champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

World champ Gukesh becomes highest ranked Indian

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Norway's Magnus Carlsen continues to be the undisputed world No.1 with 2832.5 points, followed by United States' Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and country-mate Fabiano Caruana (2798).

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.

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.

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.

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.

GM Vaishali's mission in London: More than just chess

GM Vaishali's mission in London: More than just chess

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali says doing well in the star-studded event is not the only target on her mind when she lands in the British Capital next month.

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, 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.

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.

It's historic... have to admit that: Anand on Gukesh overtaking him

It's historic... have to admit that: Anand on Gukesh overtaking him

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Viswanathan Anand on Saturday described 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh overtaking him as the highest-rated Indian player in FIDE rankings as a "historic" achievement.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian challenge extends to the Challengers' section, where Divya Deshmukh will compete against some strong Grandmasters.

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Although he noted that the game of chess has changed in recent times, he was willing to offer advice to the new generation.

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.

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.

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 outclasses Topalov

Anand outclasses Topalov

Rediff.com13 May 2006

The Indian ace beat world champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to maintain his lead at the Mtel Masters International 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.

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.