A new challenge for Viswanathan Anand in Zurich

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 09:06

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will find himself in the unfamiliar position of starting as the lowest-ranked player when he takes on a tough field in his first Classical tournament since losing the world title, in the Zurich Challenge here at the Savoy.

Viswanatha Anand bows out of London Chess Classic

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 21:19

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand bowed out of the London Chess Classic after losing the quarterfinals against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia 0.5-1.5 here at the Olympia.

Beating Kramnik at Bonn was important for Anand

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:21

He is known to be composure personified even under immense pressure and Viswanathan Anand, who is gearing up to defend his world title next month, gave ample proof of it in the 2008 edition against Vladimir Kramnik when he outwitted the celebrated Russian to clinch his third World Championship.

Anand draws with Kramnik at Tal Memorial

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 09:49

Victory eluded Viswanathan Anand yet again as he played out a draw with Vladimir Kramnik in the eighth round of the Tal Memorial Chess Tournament.

Anand settles for an easy draw against Kramnik

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 15:21

World Champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start in the second leg of Alekhine Memorial Chess Tournament by holding Vladimir Kramnik for an easy draw in the sixth round.

Viswanathan Anand beats Kramnik to finish second in Zurich Chess

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 12:59

World champion Viswanathan Anand capitalised on a blunder by Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to beat him in the final round and finish second in the Zurich Chess Challenge that concluded here.

Viswanathan Anand draws with Kramnik

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 18:37

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out his second draw in the Zurich Chess Challenge, easily holding world number two Vladimir Kramnik of Russia.

Viswanathan Anand in a tough field in Zurich Chess Challenge

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 12:52

Fresh from his remarkable come-from-behind victory at the Grenke Chess Classic tournament, World champion Viswanathan Anand will compete in a tougher field in the Zurich Chess Challenge here.

Anand held by Kramnik; Carlsen zooms ahead

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 17:31

World Champion Viswanathan Anand`s hunt for an elusive victory continued as he was held by the former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia for a draw in the fourth round of London Chess Classic on Wednesday.

Anand draws with Kramnik in Chess Classics

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 09:39

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the seventh round of London Chess Classics here.

Anand draws with Kramnik

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 16:19

World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out a quick draw with Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to remain in second spot after the end of the third round of the Bilbao final masters tournament here.

Anand outplays Kramnik, Abhijit second in Group C

Last Updated: Sunday, January 31, 2010, 20:14

World champion Viswanathan Anand continued to play spoilsport, this time beating Vladimir Kramnik, at the 72nd edition of the Corus Grandmasters chess tournament.