Who Is D Gukesh? Youngest-Ever Contender At World Chess Championship Final After Winning FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024
Gukesh's trainer Vishnu avoided playing against chess engines from early days, taking a unique route in training methods. He says it was a risky decision but something which has paid off dividends.
Apr 22, 2024, 07:54 AM IST
Watch: Magnus Carlsen Leaves His Match To Congratulate Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa For Win Over Hikaru Nakamura
Praggnanandhaa also achieved a remarkable feat when he went on to defeat one of the biggest players in chess Magnus Carlsen thrice in 6 months
Aug 11, 2023, 22:06 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand holds Hikaru Nakamura to an easy draw in Norway
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against American Hikaru Nakamura in the second round of Altibox Norway Chess tournament.
May 31, 2018, 09:25 AM IST
London Chess Classic 2016: Viswanathan Anand settles for shared third spot; confirms World Cup participation
The highlights of Anand's campaign were the innovative ideas he displayed, suffered only defeat against Hikaru Nakamura in the third round.
Dec 20, 2016, 09:51 AM IST
Viswanathan Anand beats Veselin Topalov in Candidates' opener
With the two of the three games ending in draws, Anand is likely to emerge as the sole winner on day one of the biggest event of the year.
Mar 11, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand finishes second in Zurich Challenge
Anand played some exemplary chess after a disastrous showing in the Gibraltar International.
Feb 16, 2016, 22:08 PM IST
London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand draws with Fabiano Caruana
World champion Magnus Carlsen was not able to break through the defences of Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria.
Dec 13, 2015, 20:19 PM IST
London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand loses to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
After the seventh round and three defeats in four games, the Indian is now struggling with just 2.5 points.
Dec 12, 2015, 19:29 PM IST
London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand loses to Alexander Grischuk, slips to ninth spot
After drawing the first three rounds, this was Anand's third decisive result in a row and second where the Indian ace ended on the receiving end.
Dec 11, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand back in business after crushing Veselin Topalov in London
Anand staged his customary comeback in style, giving an endgame lesson to Topalov.
Dec 09, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
Anand loses to Nakamura in London Chess Classic
With five rounds still to come, Anand slipped to ninth spot in the ten-player round-robin event.
Dec 08, 2015, 19:58 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand draws with Michael Adams in London Classic Chess opener
The day produced as many as four draws out of five games and only Dutchman Anish Giri was lucky enough to have scored a full point.
Dec 05, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand eyes the world title in rapid and blitz chess
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand starts as one of the favourites in the world rapid and blitz chess championship.
Oct 10, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Sergey Karjakin wins WC; joins Viswanathan Anand for 'Candidates Meet'
In a thrilling finale, youngest ever GM Sergey Karjakin of Russia annexed the World Cup Chess Championship defeating compatriot Peter Svidler 6-4.
Oct 06, 2015, 14:53 PM IST
