Carlsen, Anand presented with medals

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 13:37

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitthaa Monday gave away the gold cup and Rs.9.9 crore prize money to the newly crowned world chess champion Magnus Carlsen from Norway.

Magnus Carlsen could revive chess globally

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 00:55

Magnus Carlsen`s era begins.

World Chess Championship: Magnus Carlsen dethrones Viswanathan Anand

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 19:00

There is just half a point of difference between 22-year-old Carslen and world championship which at the moment looks certain and the Norwegian can seal the title today itself.

Anand cracked under pressure: Carlsen

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 11:35

Newly-crowned world champion Magnus Carlsen on Friday said that five-time title holder Vishwanathan Anand crumbled under pressure in the World Chess Championship match.

Magnus Carlsen dethrones Vishy Anand to win maiden World Chess Championship title

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 09:30

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand lost his World Championship title to world No.1 Magnus Carlsen after the game 10 of the World Chess Championship ended in a draw after 65 moves.

Will Anand lose his World Championship title to Carlsen today?

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 09:47

On Thursday, playing with whites, Viswanathan Anand suffered his third loss at the hands of Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess Championship.

World Chess Championship: Carlsen defeats Anand in game 9, extends lead to 6-3

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 09:24

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand was put under tremendous pressure by Norwegian Magnus Carlsen who won the ninth game of the World Chess Championship on Thursday to take a 6-3 lead in the tournament.

World Chess Championship Game 9 Video: Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 18:58

In a must win situation today, India’s Viswanathan Anand faces Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the ninth game of the World Chess Championships.

World Chess Championship: It’s now or never for Viswanathan Anand

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:10

With four games to go, defending champion Viswanathan Anand will probably have one last chance in the ninth game to defend his title against challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the ongoing World Chess Championship on Thursday.

I didn`t know what really his intentions were: Viswanathan Anand

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 16:12

Time might be running out and the throne slipping away but defending champion Viswanathan Anand made it clear that he will come back harder in the next game after drawing the eighth tie of the World Chess Championship rather easily, on Tuesday.

World Chess Championship, Game 8: Another tame draw as Carlsen retains two points lead

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 09:28

World champion Viswanathan Anand got an easy draw with black as challenger Magnus Carlsen continued his march towards the throne after the end of the eighth game of the World Chess Championship on Tuesday.