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Viswanathan Anand rates D Gukesh's Norway Chess performance: "He deserved a D"
After a rocky start to the year, D Gukesh impressed at Norway Chess 2025 with notable wins—prompting mentor Viswanathan Anand ...
"I hope chess players from all over the country will be able to take advantage': Viswanathan Anand on Chola Chess Initiative
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Viswanathan Anand said, "It is a very healthy development, a CSR initiative, very nice facilities. There will be very good coaches, and people can apply to attend the ...
Viswanathan Anand’s Honest Report Card For Gukesh After Norway Chess, Says 'He Deserved D...'
After Gukesh's performance in Norway Chess, his coach, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, upgraded his grade from a ...
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Viswanathan Anand praises R. Praggnanandhaa’s ‘sensational year’
After winning the Uzchess Cup Masters last month, R. Praggnanandhaa rose to World No. 4 (Elo 2779) in the live ratings, ...
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Anand & Rising Stars: Chola Chess Initiative Paves Path to Success
Viswanathan Anand and rising chess star R Praggnanandhaa commend the Chola Chess Initiative in Chennai for its facilities paving a path to international success. The CSR effort by Cholamandalam ...
Why Gukesh should take a leaf out of a young Vishy Anand’s book and enjoy the criticism ‘while it lasts’
Anand had written in his autobiography about the treatment he got from players from the Soviet Union in his early days: ...
'He deserved a D...': Viswanathan Anand grades Gukesh's performance at Norway Chess 2025
Former world champion and the current vice-president of FIDE, Viswanathan Anand has shared his view on Indian GM Gukesh’s ...
D Gukesh’s secret to his latest win over Magnus Carlsen revealed: 'Chess wise, it's a tricky period'
D Gukesh stunned world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the Rapid section of the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia as the world chess ...
Gukesh 'deserved D' for his Norway Chess performance but 'given that he survived...': Vishy Anand grades world champion
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand, who mentors Gukesh, was asked by Chess.com to grade the teenager's performance ...
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Viswanathan Anand Maintains Elite Status Whereas D Gukesh’s Incomparable Climb Stuns Chess World – Know Details
According to the latest ranking list issued by the International Chess Federation or FIDE, Anand is ranked 13th with 2,743 ...
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Viswanathan Anand Delivers Strong Verdict On D Gukesh’s Norway Chess Performance, Gives Him Harsh Reality Check
In the aftermath of Gukesh's recent appearance at the 2025 Norway Chess tournament, five-time World Champion legend ...
Chola Chess launched in Chennai
R. Praggnanandhaa rises to World No. 4 after Uzchess Cup Masters win, aiming for Candidates qualification with stellar ...