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Viswanathan " Vishy " Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster, a former five-time World Chess Champion [ 2] and a record two-time Chess World Cup Champion. [ 3] He became the first grandmaster from India in 1988, and he has the eighth-highest peak FIDE rating of all time. [ 4]
Apr 15, 2023 · This article delves into five interesting facts about this legendary player, exploring his early life, rapid rise to success, and indelible impact on the chess world. Last Updated: April 15, 2023. Rewrote the entire article, in addition to adding over 200 words to provide more details about Anand.
Jul 19, 2024 · Viswanathan Anand, Indian chess master who won the world chess championship in 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He was the first world chess champion from Asia. He was known for quick tactical calculations, which he displayed by winning numerous ‘speed chess’ titles.
Oct 6, 2022 · Bf1- Rb8 and then Vishy proceeds to win an easy victory thanks to the weak first row and a remote passed pawn on A. Viswanathan Anand - a brilliant chess player, the world’s leading grandmaster. Thanks to him, the game’s popularity skyrocketed in India.
Jun 30, 2024 · Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has won his 10th Leon Masters title after defeating GM Jaime Santos 3-1 in the final match. The 54-year-old Anand took over to win the last two games after a shaky start and has now won the event in northwest Spain in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2016, and 2024.
May 15, 2024 · Viswanathan Anand was born on December 11, 1969, in Mayiladuthurai, India. He is a former five-time World Chess Champion and two-time Chess World Cup Champion. Anand became the first Grandmaster from India in 1988, at the age of 18, and has the eighth-highest FIDE rating of all time, an impressive 2817, achieved in March 2011.
Dec 11, 2020 · Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will soon have his story captured in a biopic. ESPN understands that Anand, who turns 51 on Friday, December 11, has signed a contract with...
Deposed World Champion on Track for a Rematch. Viswanathan Anand, who lost his title to Magnus Carlsen, held a commanding lead in the tournament to determine this year’s challenger. By Dylan ...
Viswanathan Anand is an Indian chess player. He holds the title of chess grandmaster and is a former five-time World Chess Champion. Achieving the status of the first grandmaster from India in 1988, he boasts the eighth-highest peak FIDE rating in history. In 2022, he was elected as the deputy president of FIDE.
