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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.

Redblacks looking for more than just a good effort in rematch with Blue Bombers

OTTAWA — Moral victories won’t help the Ottawa Redblacks in the standings.

Last minute Father's Day gifts and balloons with free next day delivery for MEN readers

Father's Day is fast approaching and for some of us it's snuck up with what feels like not a lot of warning.

19-Year-Old Rahul Srivatshav Becomes India's 74th Grandmaster

Rahul Srivatshav P of Telangana has become India's 74th Grandmaster, achieving the title after breaking the 2500 (Elo points) barrier in live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy. The 19-year old player reached the 2500 Elo live rating mark after drawing his 8th round game against Grandmaster Levan Pantsulaia in the Cattolica event.

Rahul Srivatshav becomes India's 74th Grandmaster

Rahul Srivatshav P of Telangana has become India's 74th Grandmaster, achieving the title after breaking the 2500 (Elo points) barrier in live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy. The 19-year old player reached the 2500 Elo live rating mark after drawing his 8th round game against Grandmaster Levan Pantsulaia in the Cattolica event.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess Open Tournament

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged winner in the Norway Chess Group A open tournament with 7.5 points from nine rounds. The 16-year old GM, the top-seed, was in fine form and remained unbeaten through the nine rounds. He finished the tournament with a win over fellow Indian V Praneeth, an International Master, late on Friday. Praggnanandhaa (Elo 2642) finished a full point ahead of second-placed IM Marsel Efroimski (Israel) and IM Jung Min Seo (Sweden).

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: Anand beats Tari in final round; settles for third place

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.

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

Redblacks looking for more than just a good effort in rematch with Blue Bombers

Last minute Father's Day gifts and balloons with free next day delivery for MEN readers

19-Year-Old Rahul Srivatshav Becomes India's 74th Grandmaster

Rahul Srivatshav becomes India's 74th Grandmaster

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess Open Tournament

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

Norway Chess: Anand beats Tari in final round; settles for third place