Viswanathan Anand

Carlsen doubted him, Anand backed him: Sindarov leads Fide Candidates 2026 as prediction goes viral

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura downplayed Sindarov's chances of winning the Fide Candidates 2026 before the tournament began but Indian great Viswanathan Anand picked him as a possible winner. Sindarov currently leads at the halfway stage of the event.

Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand pick their Fide Candidates favourites: 'This has to be their time'

Chess legends Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand have revealed their predictions for the upcoming Fide Candidates 2026. The winner of Fide Candidates will face D Gukesh in next World Chess Championship match.

Viswanathan Anand supports Fide’s Cyprus call for Candidates 2026 as war worries grow: 'Location is amazing'

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand has delivered his verdict on Fide's call to stick with its decision to hold the Candidates 2026 chess tournament in Cyprus amid war concerns.

Viswanathan Anand weighs in on D Gukesh's mixed run since becoming world champion: 'No, big deal'

D Gukesh has seen more lows than highs since he became the youngest chess world champion a year ago. However, Viswanathan Anand, a five-time world champion and former world No 1, isn't too worried over his form and backs the 19-year-old to bounce back sooner or later.

Arjun Erigaisi stuns legendary Anand in all-India final to win Jerusalem Masters 2025: 'My quality wasn’t the best'

Arjun Erigaisi stunned chess icon and one of his favourites, Viswanathan Anand, in tie-breakers to win the Jerusalem Masters 2025 despite not being at his best.

India chess stars Anand, Arjun Erigaisi lead star-packed Jerusalem Masters 2025 in major boost for Israeli chess

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand and India’s No 1 Arjun Erigaisi will headline the Jerusalem Masters 2025, a record-prize rapid event seen as a major boost for Israeli chess.

Viswanathan Anand criticises Vladimir Kramnik's anti-cheating crusade: ‘Most of us are quite disappointed’

Viswanathan Anand has finally spoken against Vladimir Kramnik and his anti-cheating crusade after keeping mum and facing criticism for the same.

Anand takes subtle jibe at Kasparov after defeat in 'Clutch Chess': 'Don’t have to hide my face when I return home'

Viswanathan Anand, however, was disappointed with his performance against former arch-rival Garry Kasparov in 'Clutch Chess: The Legends', the three-day event in St. Louis that ended in a 13-11 scoreline in favour of the Russian on Friday.

Anand haunted by 'ghosts of past', says Kasparov after winning 'Clutch Chess': 'His score against me historically is bad'

Garry Kasparov defeated former rival Viswanathan Anand comfortably to win 'Clutch Chess: The Legends', a $144,000 three-day event in St Louis, USA that pitted the two former world No 1s and world champions.

Viswanathan Anand opens up on clock blunder during Clutch Chess battle against Garry Kasparov: ‘Completely forgot'

Viswanathan Anand had the advantage over fellow chess legend Garry Kasparov in Game 5 of their 'Clutch Chess: The Legends' showdown in St Louis, USA when the Indian GM failed to notice time running out on the clock.