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Former world champion Viswanathan Anand interacts with schoolkids at an event in Hyderabad. (Photo: Asian Age)

Technology has re-defined the game, says Viswanathan Anand

He praised the present day youngsters' judgement in each and every move.

21 Nov 2017 9:14 PM GMT

Anand will not be among the eight players who will fight it out among themselves to challenge the world No. 1 next year.

Viswanathan Anand to experiment with his playing after missing the...

The organising committee earlier picked Russian GM Vladimir Kramnik over him as the wild card to Candidates meet.

3 Nov 2017 8:02 AM GMT

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Anand shocked, faces early exit

In other top matches, world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway outclassed Russia's Aleksey Dreev.

7 Sep 2017 6:44 PM GMT

A file photo of Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand playing chess with a computer.

Top of the line: Chess machine using AI goes for opponent's throat

In the return match between Deep Blue versus Kasparov, the machine defeated the man 4.5-3.5.

6 Jan 2018 8:14 PM GMT

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Anand's win: Icing on cake

The icing on the cake was Viswanathan Anand winning a world title after a hiatus.

2 Jan 2018 6:34 PM GMT

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Tata Steel Chess: Viswanathan Anand runs out of steam and luck, Magnus...

Magnus Carlsen finished the tournament with a whopping 27 points and broke his own record in the Grand chess tour

26 Nov 2019 2:52 PM GMT

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand and current champion Magnus Carlsen on Saturday rang the bell of Eden Gardens. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand ring Eden Gardens' bell on Day 2 of...

On Day 1, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee rang the Eden Bell.

23 Nov 2019 9:39 AM GMT

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Chess wizard Viswanathan Anand turns 50

A book 'Mind Master', penned by Anand along with sports writer Susan Ninan is being released to coincide with his...

11 Dec 2019 7:25 AM GMT

Anand, who will turn 50 on December 11, has ruled out retirement plans anytime soon.

There's no Vishy washy!

Wizard Viswanathan Anand confident of sealing Grand Chess Tour Finals berth.

13 Sep 2019 12:26 AM GMT

Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand inaugurate the Microsense Network chess camp in Chennai.

Hope Viswanathan Anand will continue for a few more years: Vladimir...

Vladimir Kramnik, however, said recent results suggest that Anand may be past his prime.

7 Jan 2020 8:09 PM GMT

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand plays against Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen at the Chess India 2019 - Rapid format, in Kolkata last year. PTI Photo

Commentary to keep Anand busy as COVID-19 restrictions delay his...

Indian Grandmaster will be commentating on the Candidates tournament for a website

16 March 2020 5:51 AM GMT

Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand. DC Photo

Viswanathan Anand, Koneru Humpy to lead Indian challenge at Chess...

A final decision on the composition of teams is due on May 1

6 March 2020 2:00 PM GMT