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Indians are a long shot in Candidates, says legendary Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand emphasises the importance of experience over youthful exuberance, expressing his belief that the three Indian participants in the upcoming Candidates chess title still have some way to go before contending for victory. Anand suggests that they "should first settle into the tournament" before…

The Times of India · Apr 1, 2024

Watch: 'You're the chess player amongst the cricketers', chess great Viswanathan Anand hails Ravichandran Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin was widely lauded for playing his 100th Test for India, reaching the milestone in the fifth Test against England at Dharamshala.

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2024

Vijay Amritraj — star of the night and toast of the gathering

Chennai celebrates tennis legend Vijay Amritraj's induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame with elegance and nostalgia.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

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Sportstar Aces Awards 2024 | Double delight for para archer Sheetal Devi as she shines the brightest on the night of stars

Mumbai's Sheetal Devi, a 17-year-old archer born without upper limbs, wins Sportstar Aces Award for her incredible performance at Asian Para Games.

The Hindu · Feb 8, 2024

From Rohit Sharma to Sachin Tendulkar: Sports stars invited for Ram temple inauguration

NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, two-time World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni, current India captain Rohit Sharma and chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand are among a wide array of sporting personalities who have been invited for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next week.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2024

Viswanathan Anand exhorts young GM crop to overhaul his best rating

Significant milestone for Indian chess, says legend

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2024

My rating has been a stationary target as I am playing much less: Viswanathan Anand

Bengaluru's R. Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as India's top-ranked chess player, prompting Anand to redefine the gold standard.

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024

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Praggnanandhaa downs world champion Liren to become India No. 1

Goes past Anand in live ratings, looks to maintain consistency

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2024

Praggnanandhaa stuns world champion Liren; surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player

Teenaged Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa defeats world champion Ding Liren, surpassing Viswanathan Anand as top-rated Indian player.

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2024

Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand to become India's No.1 chess player

NEW DELHI: Chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa made headlines by securing the number one spot among India's chess players following his impressive victory over World champion Ding Liren at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess tournament.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2024

The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data

Indian chess had a successful 2023 with two GMs qualifying for the 2024 Candidates Tournament & 11 Indians in the world top 100.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023

Ask the importance of just one healthy eye to those who suffer from visual impairment. Similarly, ask the value of one Candidates spot to those Indian chess followers who waited for 32 years to see the second Indian to reach there. Viswanathan Anand was the first in 1991. And now,…

The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023

Meet Teimour Radjabov: the prodigious legend-slayer who almost walked away from chess

Teimour Radjabov, former World No. 4, reflects on his career, victory at the 2019 World Cup, and India's emergence as a major power in international chess.

The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023

India has potential World champions, but they will have strong competition: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, World Blitz Champion & former World No. 2, shares his journey to becoming one of 14 Grandmasters to reach the magical 2800 Elo points in chess & his thoughts on the current World Championship format.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Anshul Bhatt — the bright star of Indian bridge

At just 10, Anshul Bhatt is already making waves in the game of bridge, winning three gold medals in the World Youth Championship and impressing the likes of Viswanathan Anand, Giannarigo Rona, Martin Seligman and Bill Gates. He has been selected as the “Personality of the Year” in 2022, and…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Arjun, Nihal can all become World champions: Boris Gelfand

Boris Gelfand, former World No. 3, is impressed by the respect Indian players give to their coaches. He finds D. Gukesh's depth of calculation, Pragg's feeling for the game, Arjun's creativity and Nihal's technique impressive. He believes they have a chance of becoming World champions. He also credits Netflix series…

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2023

Maharashtra's youngest Grandmaster Raunak crowned U-20 world junior rapid chess champion

NAGPUR: One of Nagpur's brightest shining stars, 17-year-old Raunak Sadhwani, added another jewel to his bejewelled crown by emerging the U-20 World Junior Rapid Chess champion in Italy on Friday. Only last week, Raunak - Maharashtra's youngest and Nagpur's only Grandmaster (GM) - helped world no.1 Magnus Carlsen lift his…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Who could dominate world chess? The most promising country is India, says Alexander Grischuk

He asked me to wear it if I win something. Alexander Grischuk, former World No. 3 and 3-time World Blitz Champion, put on a Chicago Bulls cap after winning the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He shared his memories of his first major success, his thoughts on India's…

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The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

I think Anand is among the five great chess players of all time, says Alexander Grischuk

Alexander Grischuk, 17, shocked the chess world by reaching the semis of the World Championship. 23 yrs later, he won the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. He attributes his success to his hatred of losing & his admiration for Anand. He fondly remembers his visit to the Taj Mahal.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Anand is among top five of all-time greats in world chess: Grischuk

Alexander Grischuk

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Meet the reigning queen of chess — Ju Wenjun

The Chinese Grandmaster, who has held the women’s World title since 2018, talks about her inspiration, her championship matches, her country’s growing reputation in international chess, and the Indian players who have caught her eye

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

Gukesh hopes to be world chess champion one day

KOLKATA: It took more than 36 years for India to get a new No. 1 player in chess as D Gukesh replaced five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand from the perch last month. But the Chennai boy is not sure how long his reign at the top will last.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Viswanathan Anand hopes for consistent show from youngsters

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand is no longer a regular player, but is wearing several hats now from being a mentor to an administrator. The five-time World champion is enjoying every bit of it.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

Viswanathan Anand looks for consistent show from youngsters

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand is no longer a regular player, but is wearing several hats now from being a mentor to an administrator. But the five-time World champion is enjoying every bit of it.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

I have the potential to become world champion: Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: For a long time Viswanathan Anand was the lone Indian presence in the chess World Championship cycle. With R Praggnanandhaa making the cut for the Candidates by finishing runner-up in the World Cup, it will be an Indian Generation Next player at the highest level of world chess now.…

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