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Chess Olympiad: Time to play the right moves

India, with six teams, will be one of the favourites in the 44th OlympiadIt was in 2013 that home boy Viswanathan Anand lost the World Championship title at India's chess capital, Chennai. Nine years have gone by and top-flight chess is back in Tamil Nadu with the 44th Olympiad starting at Mamallapuram, a sea town 60 km from Chennai, on Friday. Chennai is all geared up, the iconic Napier Bridge has been painted in black and white and the event's mascot Thambi --- the knight clad in a traditional south Indian attire of white shirt and veshti --- is on every other billboard. The players are trooping in - there are about 2000 from about 187 countries - and the excitement around the event is palpable. There's a sense of missing out though with Russia not being there -- being barred from world events due to the Ukraine war -- and China preferring to stay away. But there will be no shortage of star value as the likes of World no. 1 Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian and Anish Giri will be in action. And then, there will be six Indian teams (three in open and three in women's categories) - trying to better their bronze won in 2014 over-the-board Olympiad.

'Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the game'

Sports guest editors Viswanathan Anand and Anurag Thakur talk to TOI about the game-changing dynamics of the Chess Olympiad...Viswanathan Anand has decided to don a new hat. The five-time world chess champion, who is still an active p layer at 52 and has defeated the world's top player, Magnus Carlsen, twice recently, will contest for the post of deputy president in the FIDE (world chess body) elections. He is also the face of the Chess Olympiad, which will be held in India for the very first time, in Chennai in July-August this year. Anand, looking relaxed in a light summer coat, joined sports minister Anurag Thakur during an interaction with TOI in the Capital on Saturday. The two Guest Sports Editors talked about the way ahead for chess, plans to popularise the sport at the grassroots level and stage more international tournaments to give aspiring youngsters exposure to top-quality chess. Excerpts from the interaction...India is hosting such a big chess event for the first time since the Anand versus Carlsen battle in 2003. The government has planned many events around it. Your thoughts...Anurag Thakur: It's a big moment for India. I am sitting next to the five-time world chess champion who has made the country proud on several occasions. More than 190 countries will be participating in the event. I am sure that the famous Indian hospitality will spread the word that India doesn't only produce world class chess champions but also plays a great host. The Olympiad will help create awareness about the sport among the m asses. Khelo India chess could be the next big thing.

Viswanathan Anand Confident Of India Winning A Medal In Chess Olympiad

Legendary Viswanathan Anand on Friday said that in this Chess Olympiad India have a bright chance to win medals and he hoped that the youngsters can carry the legacy of chess ahead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay for the 44th edition of the event on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium in New Delhi. "I am very excited about this. It is going to be a huge event, around 2000 players will be participating. I will mentor our players. We have a good chance to win a medal in this Olympiad," said Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand on India to host World Chess Olympiad 2022.

Historic Chess Olympiad Torch Relay Set To Travel To 75 Cities Across India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay for the 44th edition of the event on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium in New Delhi. The inaugural edition of the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay will visit 75 cities across the country as the All India Chess Federation (AICF) revealed the route map on Friday. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) introduced an Olympic-style Torch Relay tradition for its Olympiad from this year's event and named India as the starting flame point for each edition, commemorating the popularity of chess in the country where the sport originated.

I will continue to play even after winning the FIDE election, says Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand said that he will continue to play chess even if he wins the vice-president's post in the World Chess Federation (FIDE) elections. The 52-year-old five-time World Champion insisted that he has already told the FIDE's top officials that he will not stop playing chess. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has unanimously decided to support the candidature of Anand for the post of deputy president of FIDE and if everything goes in his favour, it would be the first time that an Indian will hold a top post in FIDE.

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Beats Aryan Tari In Final Round, Finishes Third

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand scored a win over Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round to finish third in the Norway Chess tournament which was won by world number one Magnus Carlsen. The 52-year-old Indian chess legend won the Armageddon encounter against Tari after the classical match finished in a 22-move draw. Anand was made to work hard by Tari in the sudden death tie-break as he needed 87 moves to secure the victory early on Saturday.

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Loses To Shakhriyar Mamedyarov As Magnus Carlsen Surges Ahead

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand's campaign at the Norway Chess tournament suffered a setback after losing to Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the ninth round even as Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen shot into sole lead with a win over Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the Classical match in a Petroff Millenium Attack game late on Thursday.

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Beats Teimour Radjabov, Magnus Carlsen Loses To Aryan Tari

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand defeated Azerbaijan's Teimour Radjabov in the Armageddon in the seventh round of the Norway Chess tournament to remain in the second spot behind world number one Magnus Carlsen. The 52-year old Indian grandmaster has 13 points after the seventh round, half a point behind Carlsen, who was shocked by Norwegian compatriot Aryan Tari in the sudden death tie-break. Anand and Radjabov drew their Classical match in 42 moves in a Guicco Pianissimo game.

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Chess Olympiad: Time to play the right moves

'Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the game'

Viswanathan Anand Confident Of India Winning A Medal In Chess Olympiad

Historic Chess Olympiad Torch Relay Set To Travel To 75 Cities Across India

I will continue to play even after winning the FIDE election, says Viswanathan Anand

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Beats Aryan Tari In Final Round, Finishes Third

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Loses To Shakhriyar Mamedyarov As Magnus Carlsen Surges Ahead

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Beats Teimour Radjabov, Magnus Carlsen Loses To Aryan Tari