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Anand novelties

Chess PieceBy Bobby AngAnand noveltiesThis is a continuation from last Friday’s column. Here are Anand’s other five novelties which won the Chess Informant best theoretical innovation award.When Vishy Anand won the 2007 Mexico World championship hi…

AICF recommends Anand for high honor

AICF recommends Viswanathan Anand for Bharat RatnaPTI | Jan 3, 2012, 09.07PM ISTCHENNAI: All India Chess Federation on Tuesday decided to recommend Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for the coveted ‘Bharat Ratna’ award.At its Central Council meeting thi…

Falling to #4

World champion Viswanathan Anand falls to No. 4 in rankingsHari Hara NandananHari Hara Nandanan, TNNJan 2, 2012, 09.23PM ISTCHENNAI: The preparations for his 2012 World chess championship match against Boris Gelfand of Israel have taken a big toll on…

If the GM title was a difficult goal to achieve, the wait for No. 1 rank was even worse

I can understand Sachin’s feelings, says AnandHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Jan 2, 2012, 03.09AM ISTCHENNAI: Sometimes when you have a goal in front of you it is easy to focus. Sometimes when you have a big milestone in front you and the whole world waits …

Is struggling Anand looking ahead?

On Chess: Is struggling Anand looking ahead?Saturday December 31, 2011 5:46 AMShelby Lyman is a Basic Chess Features columnist.Recent months haven’t been kind to reigning world chess champion Viswanathan Anand, who posted mediocre results in three co…

Tale of two champions

Friday December 30, 2011Tale of two playersCHESSBy QUAH SENG SUNA tribute to the current men’s and women’s world chess champs. THIS year-end may be a fitting time to pay tribute to two chess players who have placed Asia on the world chess map. It…

Mission Moscow

Anand focuses on Mission MoscowNEW DELHI, December 24, 2011Viswanathan Anand needs no effort to name the best moment in his life.“It’s easy. April 9 this year. My son was born,” Anand told a huge gathering of NIIT students and officials, here on Fr…

Make positive moves

Make positive moves: VishyDec 23, 2011 | DC| chennaiThe young audience whi-ch had come to hear chess wizard Viswanathan Anand speak at an event org-anised by the NIIT here on Thursday, got to learn a lot more than about the game he is so good at.They l…

My focus is on Boris Gelfand

My focus is on Boris Gelfand: Viswanathan AnandSusan NinanSusan Ninan, TNNDec 23, 2011, 01.29AM ISTCHENNAI: When Viswanathan Anand wins, it’s no news. For someone who has perfected the art and has almost turned victory into his middle name, any perfo…

Nakamura: I am quite convinced there are other players who were better than (Kasparov) was

The Great London Chess Debate Posted: 12/20/11 12:02 PM ETby GM L. KavalekFour Tops Kramnik’s victory was inconspicuous, but very efficient. He finished undefeated, drawing with the superstars and smashing the four lowest rated players – all Englishm…

Anand: I don’t know why that is, I never got going

Anand could lose precious points after two poor resultsHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Dec 13, 2011, 10.55PM ISTCHENNAI: Three strong tournaments and three forgettable results. Viswanathan Anand would term it as disaster but the fact is that his career had…

Who is the best in 2011?

Now that 2011 will soon come to an end, who is clearly the best player this year?Who is the best player in 2011?CarlsenAnandAronianKramnikSomeone else Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

London Chess Classic 2011 – Kramnik Wins

The Latest From Our Chess BlogLondon Chess Classic 2011 – FINAL REPORTPosted on December 13, 2011 by William in Tournament UpdatesThe 3rd London Chess Classic was a great event, using the Sophia rules to entice many of the world´s best chess players…

Kramnik conquers London as Anand finishes fifth

Kramnik conquers London as Anand finishes fifthHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Dec 12, 2011, 10.07PM ISTCHENNAI: Magnus Carlsen of Norway was the hot favourite on form to win the London Classic Chess after seven rounds; Luke McShane of England had the bes…

An Anand special on his birthday

An Anand special on his birthday Manisha Mohite How did the World Champions and other top stars in chess begin their journey to the top is a question which would raise the curiosity of any follower of the game. Were they nervous while playing …

Anand and Kramnik battled to a draw

Anand draws with Kramnik in Chess Classics Press Trust of IndiaSaturday, 10 December 2011 09:44 London: World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the seventh round of London Chess Classic …

Back on the winning track

Anand beats Short in London Chess ClassicPTI | Dec 9, 2011, 12.27PM ISTLONDON: World Champion Viswanathan Anand finally found his winning ways when he defeated Nigel Short of England in the fifth round of London Chess Classic.After as many as 11 dra…

Win or lose, take chances

Win or lose, take chancesHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Dec 9, 2011, 08.25AM ISTCHENNAI: The law of inertia seems to have worked against World Champion Viswanathan Anand. After 11 consecutive draws, the world champion thought he would break the deadlock w…

Slumps to defeat

Viswanathan Anand slumps to defeatPublished: Thursday, Dec 8, 2011, 4:39 ISTBy DNA Correspondent | MumbaiViswanathan Anand committed an uncharacteristic blunder and lost to Hikaru Nakamura of USA in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic 2011.Thi…

Costly blunder

Chess: Anand loses to Nakamura Wednesday, 07 December 2011 11:21London: A blunder in a position which was going his way left World Champion and NIIT Mind champion Viswanathan Anand on the losing side against Hikaru Nakamura of USA in the fourth roun…

Will Anand break the draw streak?

Will Anand break the draw-lock?Hari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Dec 3, 2011, 05.56AM ISTCHENNAI: World champion Viswanathan Anand will have a big burden on his shoulders when he starts his campaign in the London Chess Classic on Saturday.The nine-player ev…

Will Anand break the draw streak?

Will Anand break the draw-lock?Hari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Dec 3, 2011, 05.56AM ISTCHENNAI: World champion Viswanathan Anand will have a big burden on his shoulders when he starts his campaign in the London Chess Classic on Saturday.The nine-player ev…

Anand to face top British player in opener

Anand to face local boy Adams in London chess openerTI | Dec 2, 2011, 10.30PM ISTLONDON: World champion Viswanathan Anand will take on local favourite Michael Adams in the opening round of the London Chess Classic 2011, the last major event of the y…

I found Bobby Fischer surprisingly normal and calm

Vishy Anand: I found Bobby Fischer surprisingly normal and calmThe world chess champion on analysing with the legendary American, being a new dad and his love of Monty PythonSean IngleThursday 1 December 2011 19.17 ESTHow does it feel to be back for t…

Vardapetyan to referee FIDE World Chess Championship match

Ashot Vardapetyan to referee FIDE World Chess Championship matchNovember 27, 2011 – 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – On Saturday, 26th November, a contract for the 2012 World Chess Championship match will be signed by the reigning champion Viswanathan An…

Vardapetyan to referee FIDE World Chess Championship match

Ashot Vardapetyan to referee FIDE World Chess Championship matchNovember 27, 2011 – 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – On Saturday, 26th November, a contract for the 2012 World Chess Championship match will be signed by the reigning champion Viswanathan An…

Gelfand – Anand 2012 makes headlines

Gelfand – Anand 2012 makes headlinesThe 2012 World Chess Championship match between the current World Champion Viswanathan Anand and the challenger for the highest FIDE title in chess Boris Gelfand will take place in Moscow in May. The 2,55 milli…

Gelfand To Challenge Anand In Moscow In May

Gelfand To Challenge Anand In Moscow In MaySaturday, Nov 26, 2011 5:34 AM 07:10:48 CSTMOSCOW (AP) — Viswanathan Anand of India has signed a contract to defend his world chess title in Moscow next year against Israeli Boris Gelfand.The match is to be …

World Chess Championship match contract signing

World Chess Championship match contract signingOn Saturday, 26th November, a contract for the 2012 World Chess Championship match will be signed by the reigning champion Viswanathan Anand, the challenger Boris Gelfand and the International Chess Fede…

Draw perfection to conclude Tal Memorial

Viswanathan Anand makes a sweep of drawsHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Nov 25, 2011, 09.21PM ISTCHENNAI: Finally, the champion met the challenger to end the Tal chess tournament in Moscow on Friday. Boris Gelfand vs Vishy Anand should have been the cynos…

Draw perfection to conclude Tal Memorial

Viswanathan Anand makes a sweep of drawsHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Nov 25, 2011, 09.21PM ISTCHENNAI: Finally, the champion met the challenger to end the Tal chess tournament in Moscow on Friday. Boris Gelfand vs Vishy Anand should have been the cynos…

Anand draws sixth consecutive game in Tal Memorial

Anand draws sixth consecutive game in Tal MemorialHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Nov 22, 2011, 09.29PM ISTThe World champion’s sixth game was against Vassily Ivanchuk and there was no difference to the pattern.Viswanathan Anand never bothered to look beyo…

Wonderful new project by World Champion Vishy Anand

My long time friend Vishy Anand is doing a new series on a web site called first post. It will have him explaining his game and posing a puzzle to the readers . It aims to be interactive, fun and bring out the twin aspects of chess, emotion and calcul…

Chess strategies can be used to create future leaders

Chess strategies can be used to create future leaders: AnandPTINov 12, 2011, 09.52PM ISTNEEMRANA (Rajasthan): Ace Indian chess player and the defending world champion Viswanathan Anand feels that the sport has the ability to create future leaders a…

What to expect in the 2012 world chess championship

This article is a summary for the full article on the 2012 World Chess Championship, please visit William’s site.The 2012 World Chess Championship will take place in Moscow, Russia in May 2012 with Indian Super-GrandmasterViswanathan Anand defending hi…


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