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Freestyle chess: Arjun into semis, Praggnanandhaa out

Freestyle chess: Arjun into semis, Praggnanandhaa out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5 while Praggnanandhaa lost an intense battle 3-4 against Caruana.

Norway Chess: Anand loses to Carlsen, finishes fifth in blitz

Norway Chess: Anand loses to Carlsen, finishes fifth in blitz

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand lost to World champion Magnus Carlsen from a winning position to finish fifth in the blitz event that acts as a curtain raiser for the Norway Chess tournament which begins in Stavanger, on Tuesday.

How chess changed with the advent of computers

How chess changed with the advent of computers

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking about his journey, Vishwanathan Anand said he had to work hard to become the player he is today.

Why Anand opted out of playing Chess Olympiad

Why Anand opted out of playing Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The 44th edition of the prestigious event will witness a record 188 teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's side.

Freestyle Chess: Winless Gukesh marches into knockouts!

Freestyle Chess: Winless Gukesh marches into knockouts!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

American Hikaru Nakamura also finished with 5.5 points, 1.5 points ahead of local representative Vincent Keymer, who placed sixth.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa fall short; Caruana defends Superbet Classic crown

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa fall short; Caruana defends Superbet Classic crown

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Fabiano Caruana defended his Superbet Classic title by winning all three rapid games in a thrilling four-way tiebreaker

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

It is not immediately clear if other delegations had been excluded but players from Qatar have suggested they may have been rejected.

Freestyle Chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Carlsen

Freestyle Chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns World No 1 Carlsen

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa took down World No 1 Magnus Carlsen to advance to the top-bracket quarter-finals along with Arjun Erigaisi at the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour.

Vishy Anand wants chess to be part of 2020 Olympics

Vishy Anand wants chess to be part of 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Chess has applied for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a final decision is expected to come next summer.

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Anand got off to a good start and won the first game of the best-of-four contest. The next two games were drawn before Leko levelled by winning the fourth.

Anand finishes 9th in London Classic; Carlsen wins

Anand finishes 9th in London Classic; Carlsen wins

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Anish Giri of Holland to finish ninth in the London Classic while Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the event. Reigning world champion Carlsen also won the Grand Chess Tour after winning the Classic on a lucky final day for him.

Anand finishes disappointing ninth in St. Louis

Anand finishes disappointing ninth in St. Louis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand had another disappointing final day as the Indian finished on ninth spot in the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz Chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Vishy Anand on Kasparov's surprise return to chess...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The 47-year-old former World champion is taking some time off before he gets down to tournament play in St. Louis, United States, where the focus would be on Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov, who is making a surprise return to the game.

Gukesh starts strong in Superbet Classic; Praggnanandhaa held

Gukesh starts strong in Superbet Classic; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

D Gukesh started off on a positive note, beating Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

In the women section being held alongside, Indian women played out a hard-fought draw against experienced Georgia 1 team. All the games were drawn.

I'm becoming my worst enemy: Anand

I'm becoming my worst enemy: Anand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Anand, who had finished third in the penultimate leg in Bucharest, concluded with a seventh-place finish

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

R Praggnanandhaa navigated his match against the reigning world champion Ding Liren with remarkable ease

Anand nominated as part of team to fight FIDE elections

Anand nominated as part of team to fight FIDE elections

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai in July-August.

Anand beats Grischuk; Carlsen wins Norway chess

Anand beats Grischuk; Carlsen wins Norway chess

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Viswanathan Anand defeated an out-of-sorts Alexander Grischuk while Magnus Carlsen sealed the title at the Altibox Norway chess tournament with a round to spare, in Stavanger. Anand's chances to be in top three had ended after he lost to American Fabiano Caruana in the previous round.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Tata Steel Chess: Anand starts well, Carlsen leads after day one

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Anand needs to finish in a minimum sixth place in Kolkata, in order to qualify for the grand finale

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.

The Kings Return: When Vishy clashed with Kasparov

The Kings Return: When Vishy clashed with Kasparov

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Garry Kasparov, arguably the greatest player ever, returns to competitive chess after 12 years.

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Anand, who first made it to the World's top-10 in July 1991, has remained India's top-ranked player in all published lists since January 1987.

Legends of Chess: Anand falls to fourth loss on trot

Legends of Chess: Anand falls to fourth loss on trot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The Chennai-based Anand, who is making his maiden appearance at the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, settled for a 82-move draw in the opening game of the best-of-four contest.

Chess thriving during COVID-19

Chess thriving during COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Over the past few months, the overall interest in chess is reported to have doubled, with more players than ever coming together to participate in chess events that are being increasingly held through online platforms

Sinquefield Chess: Anand plays out easy draw with Caruana

Sinquefield Chess: Anand plays out easy draw with Caruana

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a second straight draw by holding Fabiano Caruana of the United States easily in the fourth round of the Sinquefield Cup, which is part of the Grand Chess tour.

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano Caruana of the United States. Going in with 1-0 lead with one game to go, the onus is now on Caruana to draw level that will force a tiebreaker.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

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.

'Chess helped me become what I am, time for me to give back'

'Chess helped me become what I am, time for me to give back'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'Compared to three or four years back, I have cut down on my time as an active chess player. I have long aspired to come into the chess administration and this opportunity as the deputy president will be a huge learning curve for me'.

Tata Steel chess: Anand falters while Carlsen is supreme

Tata Steel chess: Anand falters while Carlsen is supreme

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Anand did not quite re-work his energy and lost to Carlsen in the first game of the third day and then made a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi.

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).

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Caruana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start with an easy draw against World No.2 United States' Fabiano Caruana in the first round of the London Chess Classic, the final leg of the Grand Chess tour.

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand continued his fine run in the faster version of the game and annexed the Tal Memorial rapid chess title in Moscow after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel.

Anand back in business after crushing Topalov

Anand back in business after crushing Topalov

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back from his fourth round loss and beat his former world championship challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria on Wednesday in the fifth round of London Chess Classic, the concluding edition of the Grand Chess Tour.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

In the women's section being held simultaneously, the Indians came back strongly to beat Poland 3-1 aided by victories from D Harika and Tania Sachdev on board two and three. Its surprising that Tania Sachdev was rested in the previous round when the Indian team drew with Serbia, losing on last two boards.

Legends of Chess: Anand ends disastrous campaign with loss

Legends of Chess: Anand ends disastrous campaign with loss

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The 50-year-old ended in ninth position ahead of GM Peter Leko who finished last.

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Wesley So

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Taking his tally up to two points out of a possible four, Anand now has his task cut out for the remaining five games in this strongest tournament of the year. The world rapid champion needs a couple of victories to stake a claim in the tournament.

Anand, Humpy to play online exhibition event to raise funds

Anand, Humpy to play online exhibition event to raise funds

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand and five other leading Indian players will compete in an online chess exhibition on April 11 to raise funds for country's fight against COVID-19. The event will be streamed live on chess.com/tv, where all donations made will be sent to the PM's CARES Fund.

Norway Chess: Giri forces Anand into second straight draw

Norway Chess: Giri forces Anand into second straight draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand pushed yet again but could not break the solid defences of Anish Giri of Holland and had to settle for a second straight draw in the Norway chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.