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Gukesh stopped regular school at class IV, no sponsor, father quit job, mother…
Gukesh's father, Rajinikanth, had to quit his well-respected job as an ENT surgeon, and Padma, a microbiologist, had to take up the mantle for the family.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 12:51 PM IST
Anand, Carlsen, Ding Liren and Hou Yifan to feature in Global Chess League
The first season of the Global Chess League will be held at the Dubai Chess & Culture Club from June 21 to July 2 in association with the Dubai Sports Council.
Published on May 23, 2023 04:38 PM IST
PTI |
'You can make life exciting by giving yourself little goals': Viswanathan Anand
In an interview, Anand reflects on his chess journey and shares lessons learned beyond the chessboard.
Updated on Jan 31, 2023 04:19 PM IST
‘India have a golden generation in chess’: Anand at HTLS
Anand is right. If beating world's best player Magnus Carlsen is a yardstick then India are in pretty good hands. The teen trio of R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh have all got the better of Carlsen. Praggnanandhaa, 17, has defeated the Norwegian three times; Erigaisi, 19, and Gukesh, 16, notched up their maiden victories over the world champion at the Aimchess Rapid tournament in October.
Updated on Nov 12, 2022 05:08 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand on his new opening move in FIDE
India’s five-time world chess champion explains why he has taken on the role as deputy to Russian FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich in politically testing times.
Published on Aug 22, 2022 08:04 PM IST
Susan Ninan, Chennai
Viswanathan Anand beats Garry Kasparov again in Croatia Grand Chess Tour
The victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12 against Anish Giri (the Netherlands), Jan-Kryzstof Duda (Poland) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) respectively.
Updated on Jul 11, 2021 10:14 PM IST
PTI | , Zagreb
PM Modi lauds chess players’ innovative method of raising money
Five leading players Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and B Adhiban, Koneru Humpy and Dharika, alongside Anand had participated in an online chess exhibition and helped raise Rs 4.5 lakh for the PM-CARES Fund.
Published on Apr 15, 2020 06:44 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Sachin Tendulkar, Vishwanathan Anand dropped from government advisory panel
The two other big names who were not included in the panel were badminton’s chief national coach Pullela Gopichand and former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia.
Updated on Jan 21, 2020 09:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Tata Steel Masters: Vishwanathan Anand draws with Ding Liren; joint third now
Anand found some fine defensive moves to steer the game to a draw and while the Indian ace can no longer win the tournament, chances of a podium finish remain with just one round to come in the first super tournament of the year.
Updated on Jan 27, 2019 07:09 PM IST
Wijk Aan Zee | Press Trust of India
Vishwanathan Anand loses to Magnus Carlsen in Tata Steel chess
Viswanathan Anand’s quest for a sixth title in the Tata Steel chess tournament suffered a serious setback as he lost to reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen.
Updated on Jan 24, 2019 08:49 PM IST
Leiden | Press Trust of India
Chess Olympiad: India play out draw against Russia
While Anand played a 20-move draw against Ian Nepomniachtchi, P. Hari Krishna took 45 moves to draw against Vladimir Kramnik.
Updated on Oct 01, 2018 02:32 PM IST
Batumi | ANI
Karunanidhi dies at 94: Vishwanathan Anand pays tribute to ‘patron of sport’
Karunanidhi died on Thursday after a prolonged illness and chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand paid tributes to the Tamil Nadu politician on Twitter.
Updated on Aug 07, 2018 07:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Viswanathan Anand holds Magnus Carlsen, stays in title contention at Altibox Norway Chess
Vishwanathan Anand kept his hopes of winning the Altibox Norway Chess tournament alive by holding world champion Magnus Carlsen to a draw on Sunday.
Updated on Jun 03, 2018 11:51 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Stavanger | Press Trust of India