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Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand

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Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand

A fan takes a selfie with India's grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju after his win against China's Ding Liren. The 18-year-old became the youngest world chess champion. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 16:43 IST

India stands on the cusp of a revolution in chess

Members of India B team (L-R) Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, GM Adhiban Baskaran, GM Dommaraju Gukesh and GM Nihal Sarin during the 44th Chess Olympiad, at Mamallapuram near Chennai. (PTI)

Updated on Aug 12, 2023 15:24 IST

Making sporting access universal is important

I would like chess to spread to all the states and for youngsters to come from all parts of India. I would also like to see more girls participate. We are making substantial progress in these two areas, but we have a long way to go (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 10, 2022 14:08 IST

Tech, infrastructure transformed chess and other sports, writes Viswanathan Anand

India’s sportspersons from across fields are scripting success stories.

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Updated on Nov 21, 2017 03:28 IST

India needs infrastructure in order to create champions: Viswanathan Anand

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Updated on Jul 10, 2014 11:54 IST

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