The Latest Breaking News from Viswanathan Anand

CHENNAI: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president in the elections scheduled during the 44th chess Olympiad here in July-August this year.

CHENNAI: Five-time Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand said on Wednesday that he is optimistic about India's chances of winning big at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, which will begin in Chennai on July 28.

Anand steps aside to let youngsters have a chance

CHENNAI: Two teams each will represent India in the Open and women's section at the 44th Chess Olympiad with five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand being named as the hosts' mentor for the prestigious tournament scheduled to be played from July 28 to August 10.

CHENNAI: The 100-day countdown for the 44th Chess Olympiad, to be held here later this year, began on Monday with the legendary Viswanathan Anand terming the tournament a life-time opportunity for youngsters to catch a glimpse of their idols.

Divya Deshmukh — National senior women’s chess champion at just 16 and multiple-time world champion in age-group events — wants to claim the sport’s top prizes over the course of her career. With the right financial support, she could have a shot at taking her game to the next level

NEW DELHI: Sports administration could be Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand's next stopover. The five-time world champion on Friday confirmed his involvement in current FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich's re-election campaign, though ruling himself out of the contest for any office-bearer's post.

NEW DELHI: Five-time World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Friday confirmed that he will be actively supporting current FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich's re-election bid, an indication of his growing interest in being a part of the game's administration in near future.

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