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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.
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.
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has won his 10th Leon Masters title after defeating GM Jaime Santos 3-1 in the final match. The 54-year-old Anand took over to win the last two games after a shaky start and has now won the event in northwest Spain in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2016, and 2024.
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.
4 days ago · Viswanathan Anand, the five-time world champion, showcased his exceptional skills once again by defeating Jaime Santos Latasa from Spain with a score of 3-1 in the finals, securing his 10th ...
Viswanathan "Vishy" Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster and former world chess champion. He became the first grandmaster from India in 1988, and is one of the few players to have surpassed an Elo rating of 2800, a feat he first achieved in 2006. [2]
Jan 18, 2024 · Earlier this week, R. Praggnanandhaa defeated reigning world champion Ding Liren to overtake Viswanathan Anand as India’s top-ranked chess player in FIDE’s live ratings. Praggnanandhaa follows D....
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.
4 days ago · Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Telegram Google News. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand proved his mettle once again and defeated Spaniard Jaime Santos Latasa 3-1 in the finals to win the Leon Masters for a 10th time in Leon (Spain). The 54-year-old Anand, who lived in Spain for many years before shifting his base back to Chennai, proved yet ...
Jun 28, 2024 · Arjun Erigaisi. (2671) 1:04. Follow the game from round 02-01 between Santos Latasa Jaime and Anand Viswanathan from the Leon Masters 2024 on Chess.com with live analysis, engine evaluation...
