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  Arjun Erigaisi joins Vishwanathan Anand in elite list with win over Dmitry Andreikin

  Cricket | October 25, 2024 12:38 IST

  Arjun Erigaisi has continued to take the chess fraternity by storm with his performances. He has scripted history to join the legendary Indian Vishwanathan Anand in the elite list with his win over Grand Master Dmitry Andreikin.

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  Ram Temple consecration ceremony: Industrialists, sports icons, Bollywood stars grace guest list

  India | January 19, 2024 15:28 IST

  There will be 506 guests attending the ceremony, including Virat Kohli, Ratan Tata, Amitabh Bachchan, Gautam Adani, Saina Nehwal, Viswanathan Anand and a number of other notable individuals.

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  Can India's 18-year-old Grand Master Praggnanandhaa become second Vishwanathan Anand?

  Other Sports | August 26, 2023 20:55 IST

  Over 90% of people believe that the young Indian Grand Master can become India's next Vishwanathan Anand.

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  Norway Chess Tournament: Anand & Giri too good for each other, Carlsen takes a lead

  Other Sports | June 07, 2022 11:43 IST

  On the other hand, Carlson stamped his authority for the top spot as he handed over a heavy defeat to Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov with a tally of 12.5 points. The classical match was a witness to a firce duel between Anand & Giri with a total 35 moves being made in an English Variation game which ended in a draw.

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

  Other Sports | June 06, 2022 10:52 IST

  With 10 points in his kitty, the Indian GM leads the field with four more rounds to go in the prestigious tournament which features some of the best players in the sport.

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  Vishwanathan Anand records consecutive third victory

  Other Sports | June 03, 2022 11:35 IST

  Maintaining his reputation, Anand won the Armageddon early on Friday

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  Aamir Khan says he will be 'honoured' to play Vishwanathan Anand in Chess Grandmaster's biopic

  Celebrities | June 15, 2021 21:20 IST

  Superstar Aamir Khan shared that he would be honoured to play the lead in the much-anticipated biopic on the Indian Chess Grandmaster- Vishwanathan Anand, which is currently in the works and will be jointly produced by Aanand L Rai and Mahaveer Jain. 

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  Get ready for biopic on Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand, courtesy Aanand L Rai

  Bollywood | December 13, 2020 14:41 IST

  The title of the biopic on Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand has not been unveiled yet. Film critic and movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter and announced the news of the film helmed by filmmaker Aanand L Rai.

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  China win Online Nations Cup, Viswanathan Anand-led India finish dismal fifth

  Other Sports | May 10, 2020 22:32 IST

  India which had Viswanathan Anand, Vidit S Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, B Adhiban, Koneru Humpy and D Harika in its ranks, finished a poor fifth in the six-team event.

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  Viswanathan Anand, P Harikrishna lead India to win over Rest of World in Online Nations Cup

  Other Sports | May 08, 2020 21:11 IST

  Anand beat Teimour Radjabov in 37 moves. Anand had posted his maiden win in the tournament on Thursday by thrashing Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves.

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  India draw with Russia, lose to USA in Online Nations Cup; Viswanathan Anand posts first win

  Other Sports | May 07, 2020 23:25 IST

  Anand underlined his class by getting the better of Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves to set the tone for India in the tie against Russia.

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  Indian embassy is in touch with Anand, hoping he gets to return soon from Germany: Wife Aruna

  Other Sports | May 07, 2020 20:52 IST

  The Chennai ace was in Germany to play in the Bundesliga chess and before he could return, the travel restrictions came calling in wake of the pandemic.

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  Viswanathan Anand-led India lose to Rest of World in Online Nations Cup

  Other Sports | May 05, 2020 23:16 IST

  Former world champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Teimour Radjabov while world rapid champion Koneru Humpy could not break through the defences of former world champ Mariya Muzychuk.

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  Viswanathan Anand to lead fifth-seeded India at Online Nations Cup amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Other Sports | May 04, 2020 18:28 IST

  Organised by the International Chess Federation and Chess.com, the six-team event, touted to the richest online team tournament, features all the big names in the game with World champion Magnus Carlsen being the only big gun missing from the line-up.

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  Viswanathan Anand to lead Indian challenge in Online Nations Cup chess tourney

  Other Sports | April 21, 2020 21:02 IST

  The participating teams are Russia, USA, Europe, China and India plus a team representing the "Rest of the World," FIDE said on its website.

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  Tata Steel Masters: Vishwanathan Anand draws with Daniil Dubov

  Other Sports | January 23, 2020 10:25 IST

  India's Vishwanathan Anand played out yet another draw with Russia's Daniil Dubov in the Tata Steel Masters.

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  Tendulkar, Anand omitted in reconstituted govt panel on sports; Yogeshwar, Deepa Malik new inductees

  Other Sports | January 21, 2020 16:27 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar and Vishwanathan Anand have been omitted in the reconstituted government panel on sports for not being 'active' enough.

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  Tata Steel Chess: Vishwanathan Anand beats Jeffery Xiong for his first victory

  Other Sports | January 17, 2020 18:34 IST

  India's Vishwanathan Anand registered his first victory over the tournament over Jeffery Xiong.

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  Anand maybe past his prime but is extremely good for his age, he should continue: Vladimir Kramnik

  Other Sports | January 08, 2020 12:51 IST

  Former chess champion Vladimir Kramnik has said that while Vishwanathan Anand may be past his prime, he should continue playing the sport as long as he wants to.

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  MS Dhoni has nothing left to achieve, says chess wizard Anand

  Cricket | September 12, 2019 16:39 IST

  Dhoni, who is in the middle of a two-month sabbatical which will end later this month, has also not been included for the T20 series against South Africa beginning September 15.