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Vishy Anand and Faustino Oro meet in Pietrasanta, Italy

6/10/2025 – Blending culture, history and chess, the "Clash of Generations" match in Pietrasanta, Italy, formed the centrepiece of the Chess Roads Festival. Held at the historic La Versiliana venue and featuring a ceremonial opening with rare chessboards, traditional carriages and the presence of Andrea Bocelli (pictured, during the simultaneous exhibition), the event celebrated the game's artistic and cultural legacy. On the board, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand defeated 11-year-old Faustino Oro 2–0 in a match marked by professionalism and mutual respect.
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Valencia: 550th anniversary of the birth of modern chess

6/5/2025 – This year, Valencia is celebrating the 550th anniversary of the birth of modern chess. The date of birth is considered to be 15 May 1475, when the book by Francesch Vicent, who came from Segorbe, was printed in Valencia. For this reason, 15 May has now been declared Chess Day in Valencia. Viswanathan Anand was the guest of honour at the celebrations.
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Vishy Anand's five triumphs in Wijk aan Zee

1/19/2025 – Vishy Anand’s legendary career is inseparable from his extraordinary achievements at the prestigious Wijk aan Zee chess tournament. With five tournament victories spanning three decades, the Indian grandmaster showcased his brilliance in a field of the world’s best players. As the 87th edition unfolds, we look back at Anand's remarkable performances, from his debut triumph in 1989 to his enduring displays in the Corus era, cementing his legacy in one of the most iconic chess events in the world. | Photo: Rob Bogaerts / Anefo (1989)
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Vishy Anand remembers Robert Hübner: "He was a giant..."

1/13/2025 – Viswanathan Anand has published an obituary for Robert Hübner on his Facebook page. Anand and Hübner had met occasionally at tournaments and were team-mates in Baden-Baden. Anand: "He was a giant from a different era in chess and from a different era of chess players." | Photo: Anefo/ Dutch National Archive

Memories: An interview with Vishy Anand

4/5/2024 – One of the official commentators at the 2024 Candidates Tournament in Toronto is Vishy Anand. In an interview with Sagar Shah, the good-humoured former world champion recalls how he surprisingly won the 2014 Candidates Tournament as an outsider and once again proves his amazing chess memory. He also reveals how Facebook can help with opening preparation, and what a player needs to win a Candidates Tournament.
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Bundesliga: Viernheim clear leaders, Anand back in the top 10

2/25/2024 – Rounds 9-11 of the German League (Bundesliga) took place from Friday to Sunday in Viernheim, a midsize industrial town on Mannheim’s outskirts. On Saturday, the all-important clash between Viernheim and Baden-Baden saw Viernheim coming out on top thanks to wins by Parham Maghsoodloo and David Anton. After round 11, Viernheim are leading the standings with a perfect score, 3 match points ahead of the defending champions from Baden-Baden. Vishy Anand, Hikaru Nakamura and Nijat Abasov all played during the weekend, with Anand beating Abasov to re-enter the world’s top-10 in the live ratings list. | Photo: Angelika Valkova
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The Police: Vishy Anand is a fan

1/30/2024 – Last weekend, Mumbai hosted the second Lollapalooza music festival on the Asian continent. The headliner was former Police singer Sting. And former World Champion Viswanathan Anand was right in the middle of the crowd, singing along as a big Police fan.
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Veni, vidi, Vishy

12/19/2023 – This month marks the birth anniversary of Viswanathan Anand. The phenomenal rise of the Indian super talent created a chess wave in his own land that shows no sign of diminishing. Vishy has been an inspiration for many young players, and today he is an ambassador for the game. Here our columnist recalls the early career of the former world champion.
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“The current generation is a golden generation”: Anand on The Week

9/16/2023 – In an interview published in India’s “The Week” magazine, Viswanathan Anand talked about young Indian talents, how the pandemic impacted chess, his ongoing career as a professional player, among other topics. Referring to his young compatriots, Anand said: “They are all in the 2,700-plus group (rating). And they are all under 20. That just does not happen; it is really something special”. | Photos: Amruta Mokal
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“People acknowledge India as a powerhouse”: Anand on Forbes India

6/16/2023 – In a new article published on Forbes India, former world champion Vishy Anand reflects on how India has come to be recognised as a global chess powerhouse. Anand writes: “So, when I started the academy with Westbridge Capital, the idea wasn’t just to get Indians to play chess, but to see how we can get Indians to the very top”. | Photo: Amruta Mokal
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Robert Ris: Anand beats Topalov in the final game of their 2010 match

4/28/2023 – A new world chess champion is about to be crowned. Game 14 of the match facing Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren will be played on Saturday. The score is tied, so a draw will lead to a rapid playoff on Sunday. As a preview to what is likely to become a memorable weekend for chess fans, Robert Ris recaps similar deciding encounters, focusing on the 2010 match in Sofia — the score was also tied, and defending champion Vishy Anand beat Veselin Topalov with the black pieces to keep the title!
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Interview with the Pep Guardiola of chess - R. B. Ramesh

3/31/2023 – I had the incredible opportunity to interview R.B. Ramesh, one of the world's most renowned and accomplished chess coaches. Ramesh has trained many of India's top players, including former World Champion Vishwanathan Anand, and has helped mold the country into a chess powerhouse. In our interview, Ramesh shared his insights on a range of topics, from his early days in chess to his coaching philosophy and techniques. He also discussed the challenges of coaching at the highest level and the importance of mental preparation in chess. With his vast knowledge and experience, Ramesh provided invaluable insights into what it takes to become a successful chess player, both on and off the board. Overall, the interview provided a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest chess coaches of our time.
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Sagittarius and their strategy

12/1/2022 – Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vishy Anand are certainly among the most prominent players in the chess world. Samuel Reshevsky, Akiba Rubinstein and Vasja Pirc are the Sagittarius legends. Karsten Müller, Rustam Kasimdzhanov and Victor Bologan are super popular FritzTrainers. Sagittarius is chivalrous, swift as an arrow, and fair. And apparently Sagittarians are also absolutely brilliant chess players. | Photo: Pixabay
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