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Viswanathan "Vishy" Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster, a former five-time World Chess Champion and a record two-time Chess World Cup Champion. He became the first grandmaster from India in 1988, and he has the eighth-highest peak FIDE rating of all time. In 2022, he was elected the deputy president of FIDE.
Learn about the life and achievements of Viswanathan Anand, the 15th undisputed chess champion and the greatest Indian chess player of all time. Explore his early career, his FIDE title wins, his post-championship success and his legacy in the chess world.
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.
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Find out the latest FIDE rating, titles, achievements and results of the Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand. See his world, national and continental rankings, as well as his rating progress chart and statistics.
Apr 21, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Viswanathan Anand, the first Indian to win the FIDE World Chess Championship and a chess prodigy. Discover his childhood, family, professional career, and how he got into chess.
Sep 1, 2023 · D Gukesh has overtaken Viswanathan Anand as India's no.1 chess player - ending a spell that began when Anand overtook Pravin Thipsay in July 1986.
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).
