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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.
5 days ago · 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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May 15, 2024 · Viswanathan Anand was born on December 11, 1969, in Mayiladuthurai, India. He is a former five-time World Chess Champion and two-time Chess World Cup Champion. Anand became the first Grandmaster from India in 1988, at the age of 18, and has the eighth-highest FIDE rating of all time, an impressive 2817, achieved in March 2011.
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.
- Anirudh Menon
A comprehensive profile of the Indian chess grandmaster and former world champion, including his biography, ratings, achievements, tournaments and more. See his live rating, peak rating, world rank, FIDE ID, Wikipedia link and social media links.
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.
