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Of Anatoly Karpov’s critical remark and Vishwanathan Anand’s rise

December 15, 2019 16:20 IST

Vishwanathan Anand recalled the 1998 remark of Anatoly Karpov in his newly-released autography -- 'Mind Master - Winning Lessons from a Champion's Life'.

Future of Indian chess looks promising: Viswanathan Anand

December 12, 2019 21:33 IST

Viswanathan Anand who turned 50 on Wednesday, said competition among the world's elite has become really tough and few players have been able to hold on to their positions.

Magnus Carlsen: When I’m at my best, I’m a little bit better than othersSubscriber Only

August 10, 2020 00:58 IST

Magnus Carlsen finished the tournament with a whopping 27 points and broke his own record in the Grand Chess tour, bettering his 26.5 points scored at Abidjan, Ivory Coast earlier this year.

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Viswanathan Anand: I am okay with failure but it’s the hope that’s killing meSubscriber Only

November 28, 2019 16:51 IST

Viswanathan Anand missed the Grand Chess Tour Finals by just 1.5 points, getting eliminated after managing just one point in the last five games of the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz tournament that concluded on Tuesday.

Magnus Carlsen wins Chess India Rapid and Blitz, Vishwanathan Anand succumbsSubscriber Only

August 10, 2020 00:58 IST

While Magnus Carlsen regained top spot in Rapid Chess, Vishwanathan Anand finished with a disappointing seventh, making him miss the qualification berth for the upcoming Grand Chess Tour finals.

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Viswanathan Anand has another decent day, Magnus Carlsen set to win Grand Chess Tour final leg

November 26, 2019 10:07 IST

Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen continued his dominating run as he took his lead to an almost unassailable five points. The Norwegian is virtually assured of the title despite a whole day and many games to come.

One Right Move: Meet Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, the second youngest GrandmasterSubscriber Only

February 21, 2022 19:33 IST

In the sleepy industrial township of Padi in west Chennai, where time is measured out in the blare of sirens, the success of 12-year-old Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, the second youngest Grandmaster in the history of chess, is giving his family a theme for a dream.