Viswanathan Anand - Wikipedia
WebViswanathan "Vishy" Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster, a former five-time World Chess Champion and a record two-time Chess World Cup Champion. He became the first grandmaster from India in 1988, and he has the eighth-highest peak FIDE rating of all time. In 2022, he was elected the deputy president of FIDE.
Viswanathan Anand - Bio & Stats | Top Chess Players
WebViswanathan Anand, the 15th undisputed chess champion and surely the greatest Indian chess player of all time, was born on December 11, 1969, in Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, the southeasternmost state in India. Anand, noted for playing quickly early in his career, competed for the classical championship in 1995 and was FIDE champion from 2000 ...
Viswanathan Anand | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 29, 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.
Viswanathan Anand - The 15th World Chess Champion
WebFeb 27, 2024, 12:43 AM | 0. Viswanathan Anand is the 15th official world chess champion, Deputy President of FIDE and 1st Indian Grandmaster and writer. He wrote “My best games of chess” etc. He was born on December 11, 1969, at Tamil Nadu, India. His mother taught him about chess at the age of 6.
37 years - How the world changed as Anand stayed constant on …
WebSep 1, 2023 · Viswanathan Anand broke the Soviet/Russian dominance of chess in 2000 by becoming world champion, fourteen years after becoming India's no.1 as a sixteen-year-old.
Capturing a career: Viswanathan Anand's remarkable journey to be ... - ESPN
WebDec 11, 2020 · Print. 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...
Viswanathan Anand: Chess Legend, Career Highlights, and FAQ
WebApr 21, 2023 · Founder of Chessily.com. Viswanathan Anand: A Life Dedicated to Chess. Viswanathan Anand is a well-known Indian chess grandmaster who has made his mark on the world of chess through his incredible skills, dedication, and passion for the game.
Anand, Viswanathan - 2700chess.com
WebAnand, Viswanathan. Age 54. FIDE World Champion 2000-2002, 15th undisputed World Champion 2007-2013. First and only player to win world championships via each of knockout tournament, round robin tournament and match. Former world #1. World Junior Champion 1987; Indian Champion 1986, 1987 & 1988; Arab-Asian Champion 1986 and …
Viswanathan Anand - Grand Chess Tour
WebMay 6, 2024 · August 18-29. 2023 – Viswanathan Anand. GM. FIDE Rating: 2753. FIDE World Rank 16. age. 54. age became grandmaster. 18. residence. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. World Champion (2007 – 2013) About Ratings GCT Info. Viswanathan. FIDE ID # 5000017. US Chess ID # 12465315. The former World Chess Champion became India’s …
Viswanathan Anand • lichess.org
WebViswanathan "Vishy" Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster and former world chess champion. He became the first grandmaster from India in 1988, and is one of the few players to have surpassed an Elo rating of 2800, a feat he first achieved in 2006. [2] Reconnecting.
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