News for 'Viswanathan Anand'

Anand loses to Morozevich

Anand loses to Morozevich

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

The defeat saw the Indian ace surrender the joint lead in the Amber Chess tournament.

Anand loses to Ivanchuk

Anand loses to Ivanchuk

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand's third successive loss has put him out of the title race in the Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament as he went down 0.5-1.5 against Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the ninth round in Nice.

Anand loses to Morozevich

Anand loses to Morozevich

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered defeat at the hands of Alexander Morozevich of Russia in the blindfold game of the fifth round in Amber blindfold and rapid chess tournament in Nice (France).

Candidates Chess: Anand loses to Karjakin

Candidates Chess: Anand loses to Karjakin

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking loss against Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fourth round of Candidates Chess tournament.

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 draws with Kramnik

Anand draws with Kramnik

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out a quick draw with Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to remain in second spot after the end of the third round of the Bilbao final masters tournament.

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.

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Vishy Anand draws with Giri; slips to second

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with black against local star Anish Giri but slipped to joint second spot after the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess tournament, in Wijk Aan Zee, on Saturday.

Anand loses to Aronian

Anand loses to Aronian

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand dropped out of contention for a top finish in the Bilbao Grand Slam final chess tournament after losing from a better position to Levon Aronian of Armenia in the eighth round.

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen

Norway Chess: Anand holds Carlsen

Rediff.com10 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand won the psychological battle by holding his world championship challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway to an easy draw in the second round of the Norway Chess 2013 Super tournament in progress in Sandnes, Norway.

Vishy Anand held by Kramnik as title hopes fade

Vishy Anand held by Kramnik as title hopes fade

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he was held by former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia for a draw, in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic.

Victory continues to elude Anand

Victory continues to elude Anand

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out his third draw on the trot, signing peace with joint-leader Maxime Vachier-Lagraev of France in the fourth round of Alekhine memorial chess tournament in progress in Paris.

Gukesh's First Look at the World Chess Championship Trophy

Gukesh's First Look at the World Chess Championship Trophy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

D Gukesh saw the world championship trophy for the first time on Friday after becoming the youngest ever to win it but said he would wait a while before laying his hands on it.

Anand held by Svidler

Anand held by Svidler

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Former Russian champion Peter Svidler held the Indian ace in the ninth and penultimate round of the Mtel Masters chess tournament.

Anand draws with Peter Leko

Anand draws with Peter Leko

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Viswanathan Anand split points with the Hungarian to remain in lead after the sixth round of the World Chess Championship.

Congratulate World champion Anand

Congratulate World champion Anand

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Viswanathan Anand won the World Chess Championship on Tuesday, beating Veselin Topalov in the final game of the 12-game match in 56 moves, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Indian Grandmaster won by a point: 6.5 - 5.5 to retain the crown he won in 2008. Join us in congratulating the world champion.

Dortmund: Anand draws with Gelfand

Dortmund: Anand draws with Gelfand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

The Indian ace played his third successive draw to be tied third after the third round of the Sparkassen Super Grandmasters chess.

PIX: Gukesh's Golden Moment!

PIX: Gukesh's Golden Moment!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

At the closing ceremony, Gukesh was adorned with a garland as he proudly held the coveted trophy.

Anand beats Kramnik

Anand beats Kramnik

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The victory, the Indian ace's first, enabled him move out of the last position in the M-Tel Masters Chess tournament.

Anand beats Kramnik

Anand beats Kramnik

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The victory, the Indian ace's first, enabled him move out of the last position in the M-Tel Masters Chess tournament.

Anand shocked by Aronian

Anand shocked by Aronian

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The fifth round defeat saw the India concede sole lead and slip to tied-second in the Morelia-Linares chess tournament.

Anand draws with Morozevich

Anand draws with Morozevich

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Topalov, with his unsurpassable score of 9.5 points from 13 games has emerged the New World Chess Champion, 2005.

Anand in sixth position

Anand in sixth position

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

The defending champion, however, continued to lead the standings in the rapid section of the Amber Rapid and Blindfold chess tournament.

Miraculous escape saves Anand

Miraculous escape saves Anand

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

World champion Viswanathan Anand had a miraculous escape as he snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat against Grandmaster Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the fifth round of Magistral Ciudad de Linares Chess tournament in Linares on Wednesday. With his second draw in the tournament besides two victories and as many losses, Anand took his tally to three points out of a possible five and remained in sole third spot as the other games of the fifth round also ended in draws.

Anand held by Shirov

Anand held by Shirov

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Top seed Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria lost to Russian Peter Svidler to liven things up in the 'A' group of the Corus International Chess tournament.

Anand crushes Leko

Anand crushes Leko

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Viswanathan Anand won the eighth round mini-match 1.5-0.5 in the 14th Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

Candidates Chess: Anand enters crucial stage

Candidates Chess: Anand enters crucial stage

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand is placed comfortably on top of the table with a half point lead. He will enter the crucial phase of the Candidates chess tournament, taking on Peter Svidler after the second rest day in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.

Anand draws again

Anand draws again

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw for the second day on Wednesday with Loek Van Wely in the Corus chess tournament.

Anand loses to Topalov

Anand loses to Topalov

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Viswanathan Anand now lies in second place with four points after the seventh round of Mtel Masters international chess tournament.

Anand splits point with Ivanchuk

Anand splits point with Ivanchuk

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Viswanathan Anand settled for a draw with Ukrainian Vassily Ivanchuk in the first round of the Bilbao Grand Slam Final chess tournament.

Anand draws with Kramnik

Anand draws with Kramnik

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Viswanathan Anand held the upper hand with an extra pawn but settled for a draw in a tense encounter with Vladimir Kramnik of Russia after 32 moves in the second game of the World Chess Championship.

Anand registers first win

Anand registers first win

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

The defending champion beat Veselin Topalov in the Rapid game of the Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

Anand draws with Leko

Anand draws with Leko

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Viswanathan Anand and Peter Leko, ended their third round clash in just 24 moves in the Linares 2005 Super GM Chess Tournament.

Candidates Chess: Anand crushes Svidler; back in title hunt

Candidates Chess: Anand crushes Svidler; back in title hunt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand staged a brilliant comeback by crashing through the defences of Peter Svidler of Russia in the sixth round of Candidates Chess tournament in Moscow.

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Six-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be a part of the Indian team for the Chess Olympiad to be held in Georgia later this year after he accepted the request from the All India Chess Federation.

Anand loses to Morozevich

Anand loses to Morozevich

Rediff.com18 Mar 2007

The Indian ace had a disappointing start at Amber chess tournament.

Amber: Anand maintains joint lead

Amber: Anand maintains joint lead

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

World champion Viswanathan Anand thumped Shakhriayar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan to register his second straight rapid game victory in the second round of the Amber Blindfold and Rapid Chess tournament in Nice. With nine rounds still to go, Anand is now sitting pretty at the top in rapid along with Levon Aronian of Armenia on two points each after two wins with black pieces.

Anand outclasses Van Wely

Anand outclasses Van Wely

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The Indian ace shares the lead in the Corus tournament with Veselin Topalov after nine rounds.

Linares chess: Anand draws again

Linares chess: Anand draws again

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

World champion Viswanathan Anand settled for a draw with Russian Alexander Grischuk in the 13th and penultimate round of Magistral Ciudad de Linares chess tournament in Linares on Saturday.

World Chess Championship: Restless times for Anand

World Chess Championship: Restless times for Anand

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

The crown slipping away from his hands, defending champion Viswanathan Anand will have to pull himself together and produce a couple of sterling efforts to come back in the World Chess Championship match against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen.