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Chess helped me become what I am, it’s time for me to give back: Viswanathan Anand

“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,” said Anand

The Hindu

PM Narendra Modi to launch torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19, flagging off the relay at 5 PM from Indira Gandhi Stadium, Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The Times of India

I will continue to play even after winning the FIDE election, says Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Brushing aside all the speculations about his retirement from the sport, Indian Grandmaster (GM) Viswanathan Anand said that he will continue to play chess even if he wins the vice-president's post in the World Chess Federation (FIDE) elections.

The Times of India

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Immensely proud that we now have Chess Olympiad Torch Relay: Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Legendary Viswanathan Anand is "immensely proud" of the fact that the 44th Chess Olympiad starting in Mahabalipuram from July 28, will have its own Torch Relay, which is in similar lines to the Olympics.

The Times of India

Hyderabad lad Rahul Srivathsav is India's 74th GM

HYDERABAD: Nineteen-year-old Peddi Rahul Srivathsav's dream came true on Friday, when he crossed the ELO mark of 2500 to clinch the Grand Master title.

The Times of India

Norway Chess | Anand beats Tari in final round

The 52-year-old Indian chess legend won the Armageddon encounter against Tari after the classical match finished in a 22-move draw

The Hindu

Norway Chess: Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead

The 37-year old Azerbaijan player capitalised on an error from the Indian veteran to pick up three full points.

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Olympic-style torch to mark beginning of 44th Chess Olympiad

The torch relay will always begin from India and will travel across all continents before reaching the host city, announced FIDE

The Hindu

Norway Chess: Anand draws classical game, floors Carlsen in Armageddon

Viswanathan Anand's virtuous display once again underlined that it will be almost impossible to produce another Anand.

The Times of India

Norway chess: Anand, Giri share honours in round 6; Carlsen moves into lead

The 52-year old Indian grandmaster, who had shocked Carlsen in the previous round, will face Teimour Radjabov in round eight

The Hindu

Norway chess: Viswanathan Anand, Anish Giri share honours in round six; Magnus Carlsen moves into lead

STAVANGER (Norway): Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth-round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament.

The Times of India

After email trail, AICF says it supports Viswanathan Anand's candidature for FIDE deputy president

NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Monday said it supports the candidature of Viswanathan Anand for the post of FIDE deputy president, clarifying its stand after anonymous emails claimed that former AICF secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan was the right candidate for the job.

The Times of India

Arjun Erigaisi upbeat about India's chances in Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who has seen his stock rise in the past few months, is upbeat about India's chances in the upcoming chess Olympiad.

The Times of India

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand claims another win over world champion Carlsen; leads standings

In the Armageddon, Viswanathan Anand recreated magic of old when he stunned Carlsen to post a win in 50 moves

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Norway Chess | Anand's winning streak ends with loss to Wesley So, still shares lead with Carlsen

After three wins in a row, Viswanathan Anand lost to Wesley So in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament. The American then beat the Indian grandmaster in 46 moves via the Armageddon (sudden death) game

The Times of India

Norway Chess: Anand's winning run ends, but still in joint lead with Carlsen

STAVANGER: India legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round here on Saturday.

The Hindu

Norway chess | Viswanathan Anand remains on top after third straight win

This is Viswanathan Anand’s third straight win in the Classical section after having beaten Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov in the first two rounds

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand defeats Wang Hao for third straight win to remain on top in Norway

STAVANGER (Norway): Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

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Norway chess: Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead

The 52-year-old Indian Grandmaster trumped his opponent in 36 moves in the battle of the veterans to make it two out of two after the second round

The Times of India

Norway chess: Viswanathan Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead

STAVANGER (Norway): Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament here.

The Hindu

Anand outwits Vachier for a winning start

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Viswanathan Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

STAVENGER (Norway): Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in 40 moves in the first round of the classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here.

The Hindu

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess, finishes fourth

The Indian GM started with a win over Aryan Tari in the blitz before drawing with So in round two

The Hindu

Daily Quiz | On veteran sportspersons

52-year-old Viswanathan Anand won the Superbet Rapid chess tournament in Poland on Saturday, underlining how competitive the maestro from Chennai remains at an advanced age. Here’s a quiz on veteran sportspersons.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand hopes to make a difference as an administrator

CHENNAI: The Superbet Rapid and Blitz event, part of the Grand Chess Tour, which concluded in Warsaw on Monday saw Viswanathan Anand in splendid form. Anand won the rapid portion and eventually shared the second spot with Levon Aronian while Jan-Krzysztof Duda clinched the overall tournament.

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