Viswanathan Anand, who had become India’s first Grandmaster played Dibyendu Barua, Calcutta’s own, in 1992; Such was the ...

At Kolkata Centre for Creativity, chess legend opened up on his new book, lessons from failure, modern chess and why ...

At the Jaipur Lit Fest 2026, Vishwanathan Anand spoke about his new book Lightning Kid, sharing stories of childhood, rapid ...

BENGALURU, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Indian chess grandmaster and former world champion Viswanathan Anand is hoping his elite academy can become a pipeline for future Indian talent. Anand, who won his first ...

After testing himself against top opponents, Anand blends intuition with modern prep, dissecting wins and errors with ...

Chennai did host a World Championship event in 2013, when Anand was the reigning champion and battling a young Magnus Carlsen ...

Tata Steel Chess India 2026 beginning on Wednesday, will see the players vie for top honours in rapid and blitz events. Join ...

The top-ranked Indian player across formats, Arjun was on a roll to start the blitz section of the event. Having finished behind champion Nihal Sarin and runner-up Anand in the rapid section, Arjun ...

Bhubaneswar: Playing chess for as little as four hours a week can significantly help students structure their thoughts and ...

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand has been in the spotlight lately, not just for his incredible achievements but also for his engaging interactions with the younger generation of chess players.

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly dominated by ...