Viswanathan Anand won the World Chess Championship Candidates Tournament, which earned him a rematch against Magnus Carlsen for the World Championship. He also participated in the Dubai …

Dec 7, 2025 · Viswanathan Anand is an Indian chess master who won the world chess championship in 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He was the first world chess champion from Asia. Anand was …

Dec 24, 2025 · Viswanathan Anand won his — and India’s — first World Championship title in 2000, inspiring generations that won the World Cup, Olympiad and Worlds in years to come.

Sep 1, 2025 · This article explores the life, success, playing style, and legacy of the Indian chess champion who placed India on the world chess map. For those looking for a Viswanathan Anand …

Viswanathan Anand is an Indian grandmaster and former world champion. Learn more about his chess achievements.

The first Grandmaster from India (born in 1969), and one of the most talented players of his generation, Viswanathan Anand, began his quest for the chess crown during the 1990-1993 championship cycle …

Feb 26, 2025 · Born on December 11, 1969, Viswanathan Anand, fondly known as the “Tiger of Madras,” is one of the greatest chess players of all time. His journey from a young prodigy in India to …

Aug 13, 2024 · Viswanathan Anand, often referred to as "Vishy" by his admirers, is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of chess. As a five-time World Chess Champion, Anand has not only …

Viswanathan Anand (born December 11, 1969) is an Indian chess Grandmaster who is currently playing for FIDE. Anand is a five-time World Chess Champion, a two-time World Rapid Chess Champion …

By becoming World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand became a national hero in his native India. At a young age, Anand was considered the first chess prodigy since the great American chess player …