World Chess Championship: Anand plays out tame draw with white pieces against Carlsen

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:02

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand was caught off guard by a surprise opening from Magnus Carlsen of Norway as he played out a tame draw against his challenger with white pieces in the second game of the World Chess Championship on Sunday.

World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand apologetic after short draw against Carlsen

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 21:21

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand offered apology after he played out a tame draw with white pieces in the second game of World Chess Championship clash against Magnus Carlsen of Norway on Sunday.

World Chess Championship: Game one between Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen ends in draw

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 09:28

In the much hyped match, Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen shared points after their first round game ended in a draw.

Viswanathan Anand seeks sixth title as World Chess Championship begins today

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 15:39

Billed as the most high-profile clash in chess history in more than 40 years between defending champion Viswanathan Anand and challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the World Chess Championship match begins from Saturday with the experts divided over who will walk away with the coveted title.

World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand to open with black pieces

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 14:04

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand will start his campaign with black pieces against Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the first game of the 12-round World Chess Championship on Saturday.

Anand, Carlsen gear up for World Championship title

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 13:20

The FIDE World Chess Championship between India’s defending champion Viswanathan Anand and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen officially opened at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai today.

Magnus Carlsen heads to Chennai ahead of FWCM on Thursday

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 23:48

Norwegian chess wizard Magnus Carlsen, who is here to challenge world champion Viswanathan Anand of India in the FIDE World Chess Championship starting tomorrow, is feeling very much at home in the city.

World Chess Championship: Role of the `Seconds`

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 16:52

As the final countdown to the World Championship clash between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen begins, the chess fraternity is abuzz with speculation on who is working with whom as seconds.

Anand would be under pressure from home fans: Pravin Thipsay

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 23:02

With the buzz surrounding the contest between five-time champion Viswanathan Anand and world number one Magnus Carlsen, chess Grand Master Pravin Thipsay on Sunday said it would have been favourable for the Indian if the match was not scheduled in Chennai.

Anand vs Carlsen World Championship match will be one of best: FIDE

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 21:05

World Chess Championship match between reigning champion Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand and challenger world number one Magnus Carlsen in November would be one of the best in the entire history of the event, FIDE Vice-President Israel Gelfer said on Friday.

Carlsen happy with arrangements for World Championship match

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 20:21

World number One Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen on Monday expressed satisfaction at the arrangements made for his World Championship match against Indian great Viswanathan Anand as he inspected the venue along with his team.

Chess wonderboy Carlsen confident for world championship

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 22:21

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway is relaxed ahead of his challenge later this year for the world champion crown against reigning titleholder Viswanathan Anand of India.