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Out of FIDE World Cup, into the spotlight: Why legendary Peter Leko chose to stay back in Goa despite elimination
November 23, 2025 7:20 am
FIDE World Cup 2025: Peter Leko is now better known for his voice than his games. Still, that in no way diminishes his great achievements as a player.
Viswanathan Anand explains how a 'limited' young Magnus Carlsen became chess' unbeatable beast
August 11, 2025 11:35 pm
Viswanathan Anand became the World Champion for the first time in 2000 when he defeated Spanish Grandmaster Alexei Shirov for the title.
Viswanathan Anand: ‘I want to see a certain amount of fanaticism in young players’
August 31, 2023 7:20 am
In a podcast interview, Anand also spoke about being a bad loser and a good actor and how he could have done streaming if he was younger.
GM Gukesh, 17, wins in Baku, to go past Viswanathan Anand as India's top-ranked chess player
August 04, 2023 6:02 pm
When the FIDE ratings are published at the end of this month, Viswanathan Anand will not be the top-ranked Indian for the first time in 36 years. 17-year-old Gukesh, who only broke into the top 100 in April last year, will overhaul his mentor
Gukesh D takes down Viswanathan Anand in rapid clash at SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2023
July 08, 2023 9:27 am
This was the first time that Anand and Gukesh have faced off against each other.
Short games, active commentary, OTT streaming, Metaverse and fantasy league: How Global Chess League hopes to awaken ‘sleeping giant’ sport
May 17, 2023 8:09 pm
Global Chess League chairperson Jagdish Mitra details how Tech Mahindra and FIDE hope to use technology to make chess more exciting for both die-hard and casual fans
Gukesh standing out right now, we have a talented group getting ready for the Candidates: Viswanathan Anand
May 13, 2023 12:59 pm
Viswanathan Anand talks about the 2023 World Chess Championship, what Ding Liren’s title could mean for chess in China, the next generation of Indians who will someday take his place at the top, tweaks to the World Championship format and more.
Viswanathan Anand to commentate on first four games of FIDE World Chess Championship
March 24, 2023 3:08 pm
Joining Anand in the commentary box will be eight-time US Women’s Champion Irina Krush. From Game Five onwards, taking Anand's spot will be Daniil Dubov
Viswanathan Anand finishes Candidates tournament unbeaten
March 31, 2014 1:18 pm
Viswanathan Anand finishes Candidates tournament unbeaten after quick draw with Peter Svidler in final round
India in London: Anand cautious,but optimistic
September 03, 2014 1:34 pm
World Champion Viswanathan Anand said he was 'cautiously optimistic' about Indias chances at the Olympics beginning in London.
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