Altibox Norway chess tournament: Viswanathan Anand draws with Magnus Carlsen; finishes joint seventh
It was some recover for Anand who started off with two losses in the first four games and then came back with four draws and a solitary victory over Fabiano Caruana of United States earlier in the tournament.
Jun 17, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
Candidates Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws with Anish Giri; bows out of contention
For the first time in 10 years, there will be a World Championship without Anand, who has won the crown as many as five times.
Mar 28, 2016, 17:58 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 opens doors of Chennai home to flood-affected residents
Anand is also expected to make a monetary contribution to help in the relief operations.
Dec 08, 2015, 09:30 AM IST
London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand misses his chances before surviving against Magnus Carlsen
In the other game, local wildcard entrant Michael Adams remained impregnable and held Levon Aronian of Armenia to an easy draw.
Dec 07, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand draws with Levon Aronian
- This is his second draw in as many games, and has one point out of a possible two.
- He has four white games remaining out of the last seven rounds.
- He will meet reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the third round.
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 takes on Englishman Michael Adams in London Classic opener
The contest will be tough as seven of the world's top 10 players are present here and the other three also belong in the top 20 of world rankings.
Dec 04, 2015, 15:25 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand ends on positive note but far from podium
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand ended the World Rapid Championship on a positive note, scoring four points out of five games on the final day, but the Indian ace could only finish 25th after tying for the 13th spot in the final standings.
Oct 13, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
After two more losses, Viswanathan Anand needs a miracle in World Rapid championship
Viswanathan Anand now needs a miracle for a turnaround in fortune at the World rapid championship.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:56 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
