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AICF celebrates Olympiad Torch Relay with International Open Rapid Chess T
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
A one-day event, which consists of a prize pool of Rs 10 lakh, will also be graced by the five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand.
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AICF unanimously supports Viswanathan Anand's candidature for FIDE Deputy
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Recently appointed AICF Interim Secretary Vipnesh Bhardwaj clarifies All India Chess Federation's stand on Viswanathan Anand's candidature for FIDE Deputy President.
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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand defeats Magnus Carlsen, leads standings
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in a thrilling match at Norway Chess to remain in top position.
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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand defeats Wang Hao for third consecutive win
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Oslo [Norway], June 3 (ANI): Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand continued his winning campaign in the Norway Chess tournament as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.
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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand beats world champion Carlsen in blitz even
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Oslo [Norway], May 31 (ANI): Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in the seventh round of the blitz event of Norway Chess on Tuesday, earning a fourth-place finish.
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Viswanathan Anand optimistic about India's chances at Chess Olympiad
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 11 (ANI): 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.
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Mother's Day: Viswanathan Anand remembers his late mother, shares anecdote
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): On the occasion of Mother's Day, five-time World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand remembered his late mother, Susheela Viswanathan by sharing an anecdote from his first Olympiad.
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Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand to train Indian chess players in first
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 5(ANI): Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand will work in tandem to guide the Indian chess players ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad as the All India Chess Federation (AICF) has brought the two legends together for the home team's f
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AICF announces biggest-ever Indian squad for 44th Chess Olympiad
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 (ANI): All India Chess Federation (AICF) announced the country's biggest-ever 20-member squad for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Monday as India gears up to host the prestigious tournament in Chennai from July 28 to August 10.
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Life-time opportunity for youngsters, says Viswanathan Anand as 100-day co
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The long wait of almost 100 years will be ended when India will host the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 for the first time ever in the country, scheduled in Chennai from July 28 to August 10.
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Turn of events that led to India bagging the rights of 44th Chess Olympiad
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): The history will be scripted as India is all set to host the biggest chess event in the world, the Chess Olympiad, for the first time ever.
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Delighted FIDE Chess Olympiad is happening in India, in my hometown: Viswa
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is delighted as India secured the bid to host FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 in Chennai earlier this year and credits the All India Chess Federation for making it happen in his hometown.
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