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No. 1 (April 2007) Viswanathan " Vishy " Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster, a former five-time World Chess Champion [2] and a record two-time Chess World Cup Champion. [3] He became the first grandmaster from India in 1988, and he has the eighth-highest peak FIDE rating of all time. [4]
Jun 24, 2024 · Viswanathan Anand, Indian chess master who won the world chess championship in 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He was the first world chess champion from Asia. He was known for quick tactical calculations, which he displayed by winning numerous ‘speed chess’ titles.
Viswanathan Anand, the 15th undisputed chess champion and surely the greatest Indian chess player of all time, was born on December 11, 1969, in Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, the southeasternmost state in India. Anand, noted for playing quickly early in his career, competed for the classical championship in 1995 and was FIDE champion from 2000 ...
Mar 6, 2024 · Anand (1971), the renowned Indian film that brought hope and living to the foreground has lived through decades of Hindi cinema.
May 15, 2024 · “Viswanathan Anand is a chess icon who has inspired generations of players in India. Growing up, I was fascinated by his achievements because we were told that an Indian ruled the chess world and no one could beat him.
Jun 29, 2024 · Anand Beats Topalov As Indian Legend Hunts 10th Leon Masters Title. 15th World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand defeated one of his great rivals GM Veselin Topalov 2.5-1.5 on Friday to reach the Final of the 2024 Leon Masters. He'll face the winner of Saturday's Semifinal between GM Arjun Erigaisi and local hero GM Jaime Santos in Sunday's ...
Sep 1, 2023 · After 37 years, India has a new no.1 chess player. Although Dommaraju Gukesh had overtaken the great Viswanathan Anand in the live rankings earlier last month, it was made official on Friday ...
Apr 21, 2023 · Anand’s reign as the World Chess Champion extended from 2007 to 2013, during which he successfully defended his title in several high-profile matches. Throughout his career, Anand has competed against some of the greatest chess players in history, including Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, and Magnus Carlsen.
Oct 6, 2022 · Viswanathan Anand. This brilliant chess player is currently the world’s leading grandmaster. Thanks to his success, the game’s popularity skyrocketed in India, his home country. Viswanathan Anand was born in Mayiladuthurai, India, on December 11, 1969. However, his family soon moved to Madras (now Chennai, India’s chess capital).
First and only player to win world championships via each of knockout tournament, round robin tournament and match. Former world #1. World Junior Champion 1987; Indian Champion 1986, 1987 & 1988; Arab-Asian Champion 1986 and Asian Champion 1989. Interzonals: 1990, 1993 (FIDE), 1993 (PCA).
