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Time to organise big events in India, says Viswanathan Anand

“A lot of administrative things are more streamlined and professional.” says Viswanathan Anand

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Russian re-elected head of chess body FIDE, sees off Ukrainian challenger

Chennai (India) (AFP) - A Russian former deputy premier was re-elected as head of international chess body FIDE by a landslide Sunday, seeing off a Ukrainian challenger who said the incumbent was part of Moscow's "war machine".

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Chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president

Russia’s Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected as FIDE president for a second term

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The rise and rise of chess players

Young stars can now afford to dream of making it big in chess, which was not the case earlier

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India’s love affair with chess

There are reasons India’s chess profile has gone stratospheric and the youth parade at this Olympiad is testimony to how many prodigies the country has churned out

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Stalin visits Chess Olympiad venue in Mamallapuram

He meets youngest contestant in the tournament

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Police station in Thiruvananthapuram turns a chess academy

50 students undergo coaching in the game at Fort child-friendly station

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The consequences of Carlsen’s abdication

The reigning World champion has decided not to defend his crown. How will this affect competitive chess?

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India’s first Grand Master Viswanathan Anand on chess and its champions

Despite closing the professional chapter in his life, Anand is still involved in the Indian chess scene. He has opinions on the latest additions to Indian chess and follows the trajectories of players Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa

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‘Feels like a festival’: Praggnanandhaa on Chess Olympiad and meeting Rajinikanth

Chess champion Praggnanandhaa chats on the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, working with Viswanathan Anand and his recent meetings with actors Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan

The Hindu

Carlsen not to defend his World title

Magnus Carlsen has kept his word. He will not defend his World title.

The Hindu

There is more creativity in chess than ever before, says Vishwanathan Anand

Carlsen, Caruana and Jobava among world’s most creative players, says Anand

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Historic Chess Olympiad torch relay covers over 20 cities across India

The ongoing first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay has covered over 20 cities across India since the launch ceremony on June 19, done in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the IG Stadium in New Delhi.

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Viswanathan Anand calls for more women chess players

Chess found a way to beat COVID-19 with online games, says five-time world champion Anand

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Chess helped me become what I am, it’s time for me to give back: Viswanathan Anand

“I have long aspired to come into the chess administration and this opportunity as the Deputy President will be a huge learning curve for me,” said Anand

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Norway Chess | Anand beats Tari in final round

The 52-year-old Indian chess legend won the Armageddon encounter against Tari after the classical match finished in a 22-move draw

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Norway Chess: Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead

The 37-year old Azerbaijan player capitalised on an error from the Indian veteran to pick up three full points.

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Olympic-style torch to mark beginning of 44th Chess Olympiad

The torch relay will always begin from India and will travel across all continents before reaching the host city, announced FIDE

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Norway chess: Anand, Giri share honours in round 6; Carlsen moves into lead

The 52-year old Indian grandmaster, who had shocked Carlsen in the previous round, will face Teimour Radjabov in round eight

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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand claims another win over world champion Carlsen; leads standings

In the Armageddon, Viswanathan Anand recreated magic of old when he stunned Carlsen to post a win in 50 moves

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Norway Chess | Anand's winning streak ends with loss to Wesley So, still shares lead with Carlsen

After three wins in a row, Viswanathan Anand lost to Wesley So in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament. The American then beat the Indian grandmaster in 46 moves via the Armageddon (sudden death) game

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Norway chess | Viswanathan Anand remains on top after third straight win

This is Viswanathan Anand’s third straight win in the Classical section after having beaten Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov in the first two rounds

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Norway chess: Anand posts second straight win in Classical event, takes lead

The 52-year-old Indian Grandmaster trumped his opponent in 36 moves in the battle of the veterans to make it two out of two after the second round

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Anand outwits Vachier for a winning start

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Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess, finishes fourth

The Indian GM started with a win over Aryan Tari in the blitz before drawing with So in round two

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