Viswanathan Anand to mentor Indian chess team for 2022 Asian Games

Jan 29, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 29 : With eight months left for the Asian Games 2022 to start at Hangzhou, China on September 10, the...

FIDE Candidates 2024: Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest-ever world championship contender

Apr 22, 2024

He is only the second Indian player to win the Candidates Tournament, after legendary player Viswanathan Anand.

Chennaiyin FC hosts chess players, officials for friendly football matches

Aug 05, 2022

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand along with officials of the All India Chess Federation and teams from FIDE, Africa, America, Europe and Asia took part...

"Honour for me": Eknath Shinde on cancer hospital named after his mentor Anand Dighe

Jul 30, 2023

"It's an honour for me because this hospital's name is Dharmveer Anand Dighe Cancer Hospital. Anand Dighe was known for his work towards people,"...

Tokyo Olympics: Anand encourages Oly-bound Indian shooters during Ambassador's dinner in Zagreb

Jul 03, 2021

Zagreb [Croatia], July 3 : Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand provided encouragement to Olympic-bound Indian shooters here at Zagreb, Croatia.

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand defeats Magnus Carlsen, leads standings

Jun 06, 2022

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in a thrilling match at Norway Chess to remain in top position.