Another Feather! Ilamparthi Becomes India’s 90th Chess Grandmaster

Another Feather! Ilamparthi Becomes India’s 90th Chess Grandmaster

The Cradle of Indian Chess, Chennai, has managed to produce yet another Grandmaster as a 16-year-old Ilamparthi become the nation’s 90th Grandmaster. Ilamparthi earned the prestigious norm following his shwoing at the Bijeljina Open Chess Tournament held in Bosnia and Herzegovina as he surpassed the 2500 points in the International Chess Federation rankings. Legendary Viswanathan Anand…

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Garry Kasparov Makes A Pre-Move Against Viswanathan Anand, Video Goes Viral | Watch

Garry Kasparov Makes A Pre-Move Against Viswanathan Anand, Video Goes Viral | Watch

Last Updated:October 09, 2025, 12:03 IST Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand face off at Clutch Chess: Legends in Saint Louis Chess Club, with Kasparov’s pre-move going viral. Garry Kasparov made a pre-move in his match against Viswanathan Anand (Picture credit: Screengrab from X) Russian chess Grand Master Garry Kasparov was spotted making a pre-move against…

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‘Lessons Of Humility, Innovation, Warmth’: Viswanathan Anand Inspired By Narendra Modi’s ‘Balance’

‘Lessons Of Humility, Innovation, Warmth’: Viswanathan Anand Inspired By Narendra Modi’s ‘Balance’

Last Updated:September 17, 2025, 09:45 is The five-time World Champion, Anand, recollected the time when national Premier Modi treated the GM to a Gujarati Thali, something Anand is very fond of. PM Narendra Modi, Viswanathan Anand. (X) Legendary Indian Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand wished honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the latter’s birthday with…

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Was Magnus Carlsen A ‘Limited’ Player? Viswanathan Anand Says ‘Areas Where No One…’

Was Magnus Carlsen A ‘Limited’ Player? Viswanathan Anand Says ‘Areas Where No One…’

Last Updated:August 11, 2025, 09:38 is Viswanathan Anand has spoken on Magnus Carlsen’s growth from a limited player to an unbeatable chess force, emphasising his endgame skills. Viswanathan Anand lost the World Championship in 2013 to Magnus Carlsen (Picture credit: AFP) Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand has said that Magnus Carlsen used to be…

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‘Wanted To Draw Line In The Sand’: Viswanathan Anand On Why Beating D Gukesh Mattered To Magnus Carlsen | Sports News

‘Wanted To Draw Line In The Sand’: Viswanathan Anand On Why Beating D Gukesh Mattered To Magnus Carlsen | Sports News

Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 10:11 is After committing a blunder that led to his defeat to D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen slammed his fists on the table, apologised to his opponent before leaving the arena. Magnus Carlsen (left) reacts after losing to D Gukesh. (Screengrab/NorwayChess) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen’s intense reaction after losing to D…

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