World Chess Championship: It’s now a make-or-break situation for Anand

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 09:49

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand has to come with a win against World No.1 Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the seventh game of the World Chess Championship to be held today in Chennai, before it’s too late.

World Chess Championship: Anand vs Carlsen, game 3 – Preview

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:07

After a day’s break, India`s Vishwanathan Anand will be up against Norway`s Magnus Carlsen to defend his title as world chess champion, in the third game of the World Chess Championship.

Swathi, Mary Ann among leaders

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 21:54

Woman Grandmaster Swathi Ghate and Mary Ann Gomes, with 6.5 points, shared the lead on Monday after the eighth round of the Women International Grand Master Chess Tournament held in celebration of the FIDE World Championship Match here.

World Chess Championship: Anand fails to break through ‘toughest’ opponent Carlsen’s defence

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 12:44

After forcing a draw in the first game against World number one Magnus Carlsen, defending world champion Viswanathan Anand was left surprised by the former in the second game that also failed to produce a winner.

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.

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.

FIDE suggests sharing match with Norway, but India refuses

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 20:13

The FIDE, world chess governing body, has revealed that it tried its best to convince India to allow Norway to stage one half of the 2013 World Chess Championship.

FIDE`s decision to choose Chennai lacks transparency: Carlsen

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 21:16

Magnus Carlsen has expressed "deep disappointment" at world chess governing body FIDE`s decision to award the World Championship final to Viswanathan Anand`s hometown Chennai accusing them of "lack of transparency."

Anand gets to play World Championship match in Chennai

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 20:24

Viswanathan Anand will defend his World Chess Championship title against world number one Magnus Carlsen in his home city as FIDE today chose Chennai as the venue for the prestigious match.

Anand-Carlsen World C`ship match could move out of Chennai

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 19:00

There is some uncertainty over Chennai as the venue for the eagerly-awaited World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen after the World No 1 player from Norway expressed unhappiness with the FIDE`s choice of venue.