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The role of psychology is more salient in poker than in chess ... - Business Standard

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 8:18pm

Business Standard

The role of psychology is more salient in poker than in chess ...
Business Standard
The Poker Sports League (PSL) started last year to popularise the game in the country. Institutes like IIM (Kozhikode) are offering specialised courses in the ...
PSL season 2 success advances poker's popularity in IndiaCalvinAyre.com

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Anand sees bright future for poker in India - Telangana Today

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 1:48pm

Telangana Today

Anand sees bright future for poker in India
Telangana Today
Panaji: Having tried his hand at poker as an enthusiast and realising the skills the game requires, five time world champion Viswanathan Anand feels that the game of poker has a bright future in the country. The 48-year-old Anand has been roped in as ...

Poker Sports League Season 2: Jackpot for Goan Nuts, prize money of 2 crore - Indulge

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 1:59am

Indulge

Poker Sports League Season 2: Jackpot for Goan Nuts, prize money of 2 crore
Indulge
Viswanathan Anand, Chess Grand Master & Brand Ambassador Poker Sports League, while witnessing the finale match said, "I would like to congratulate the winning team and all the other teams for being such a sport. Today we witnessed some amazing ...

Poker breaking stigma slowly but surely - Telangana Today

Sun, 05/13/2018 - 1:39pm

Telangana Today

Poker breaking stigma slowly but surely
Telangana Today
Pranav Bagai, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PSL feels that roping in World Champion Viswanathan Anand as the brand ambassador for the league will help the game grow faster. Tournament director Danny McDonagh, who is overseeing the ...

Rotary Club of Madras turns 90, celebrates its members - The New Indian Express

Fri, 05/11/2018 - 6:20pm

The New Indian Express

Rotary Club of Madras turns 90, celebrates its members
The New Indian Express
Their members include famous people like Venu Srinivasan, MGR, Nalli Kuppasamy, and Viswanathan Anand. The chief guest for the event was R Srinivasan, district governor. For the first time, the Rotary song, which described the members' humanity, ...

Seigman Chess Tournament 2018: India's Vidit Gujrathi becomes joint winner in Sewden - Sportskeeda

Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:10pm

Sportskeeda

Seigman Chess Tournament 2018: India's Vidit Gujrathi becomes joint winner in Sewden
Sportskeeda
What's next? In winning the Sweden title, Gujrathi has become the World No. 33 and has reserved a spot for himself at the Masters next year. Not only that, he added his name beside the likes of Viswanathan Anand, K Sasikiran and Harikrishna as he ...

Chess: Vidit Gujrathi joint winner along with Nils Grandelius in Sweden tournament - Scroll.in

Thu, 05/10/2018 - 4:24am

Scroll.in

Chess: Vidit Gujrathi joint winner along with Nils Grandelius in Sweden tournament
Scroll.in
India's rising star Vidit Gujrathi on Tuesday bagged his second title of 2018 after being awarded the joint winner along with Swedish Grand Master Nils Grandelius at the Seigman chess tournament in Malmo, Sweden. The 23-year-old India beat highly rated ...

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Rising Chess star Vidit Gujrathi bags second of year in Sweden - The New Indian Express

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 6:17pm

The New Indian Express

Rising Chess star Vidit Gujrathi bags second of year in Sweden
The New Indian Express
He is the fourth Indian in the 2700 club after Viswanathan Anand, Krishnan Sasikiran and Harikrishna. Good opening preparation and deep positional understanding are his biggest strengths. Vidit's solid style makes him a tough player to beat. He makes ...

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Pokes Sports league season 2 begins in Goa - The Quint

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 9:52am

The Quint

Pokes Sports league season 2 begins in Goa
The Quint
The teams consist of a total of 10 players each, comprising of one mentor, playing captain, two pro-players, two from free-live qualifiers, three from free online qualifiers and two wild-card entries. Poker is a popular game around the world which ...

Pokes Sports League season 2 begins in Goa - Business Standard

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 9:37am

Pokes Sports League season 2 begins in Goa
Business Standard
The teams consist of a total of 10 players each, comprising of one mentor, playing captain, two pro-players, two from free-live qualifiers, three from free online qualifiers and two wild-card entries. Poker is a popular game around the world which ...

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Get to know Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal - Olympics

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 1:45am

Get to know Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal
Olympics
Which sports or public figures have most influenced you? I admire sports people a lot. I like the determination, stamina and achievements of (Roger) Federer, Lin Dan, Li Xuerui, Wang Yihan and Lee Chong Wei. I am also influenced by the skills of ...

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IPL's lighter side, Week 4: From Ambati Rayudu emerging as Virat Kohli's sprint rival to Chris Gayle un-Corking his fury - Firstpost

Mon, 05/07/2018 - 7:41am

Firstpost

IPL's lighter side, Week 4: From Ambati Rayudu emerging as Virat Kohli's sprint rival to Chris Gayle un-Corking his fury
Firstpost
Earlier in the day, exciting young prospect Shubman Gill had done even worse (though he later redeemed himself superbly), dropping MS early in his innings, the cricketing equivalent of being one move away from checkmate against Viswanathan Anand and ...

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TN people's focus on education, Madras University models to follow: President - The Quint

Sat, 05/05/2018 - 7:38am

The Quint

TN people's focus on education, Madras University models to follow: President
The Quint
"Even today, some of India's best known names internationally -- from chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand to the corporate leader Indra Nooyi -- are graduates of the University of Madras," Kovind said. One of the hallmarks of University of Madras has ...
Prez Kovind all praise for Tamil, Madras varsityNews Today
Six of my predecessors are alumni of University of Madras : PresidentUnited News of India

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Anand plays chess in historic Old City of Jerusalem - Bangalore Mirror

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 2:00am
Anand plays chess in historic Old City of Jerusalem  Bangalore Mirror

Jaffa Gate in the historic Old City of Jerusalem has had a few hundred extra visitors, including a couple of world champions, over the last couple of days. One.

Anand plays chess in historic Old City of Jerusalem - Mumbai Mirror

Wed, 05/02/2018 - 9:14pm

Mumbai Mirror

Anand plays chess in historic Old City of Jerusalem
Mumbai Mirror
Jaffa Gate in the historic Old City of Jerusalem has had a few hundred extra visitors, including a couple of world champions, over the last couple of days. One of them was our very own Viswanathan Anand. The five-time former world champion, along with ...

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German Chess League Bundesliga Headed To Playoff - Chess.com

Wed, 05/02/2018 - 12:14pm

Chess.com

German Chess League Bundesliga Headed To Playoff
Chess.com
The big question is which top GMs can join the Baden-Baden team for the playoff. The list of players entered at the start of the season includes GMs Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Viswanathan Anand, Peter Svidler, Radoslaw ...

Magnus Carlsen: Shamkir tournament is a fitting tribute to Vugar Hashimov - AZERTAC News

Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:48am

AZERTAC News

Magnus Carlsen: Shamkir tournament is a fitting tribute to Vugar Hashimov
AZERTAC News
In 2015, the tournament again saw tough competition. I remember my game with Viswanathan Anand. The position was very complicated, and the game drew much attention,” Carlsen said. The world champion, who is accompanied by his personal chef, said ...

Chess Players Challenge World Champions in Jerusalem - Haaretz

Tue, 05/01/2018 - 7:43am

Chess Players Challenge World Champions in Jerusalem
Haaretz
Anatoly Karpov and Viswanathan Anand, two former world champions, took on dozens of children and teenagers in simultaneous chess games in Jerusalem on Monday as hundreds of onlookers watched. The two Grandmasters were visiting Israel as part of the ...

Viswanathan Anand Among Chess Champions Who Took on Dozens of Players in Jerusalem - News18

Tue, 05/01/2018 - 2:00am
Viswanathan Anand Among Chess Champions Who Took on Dozens of Players in Jerusalem  News18

Anatoly Karpov and Viswanathan Anand, two former world champions, took on dozens of children and teenagers in simultaneous chess games in Jerusalem on ...

Viswanathan Anand Among Chess Champions Who Took on Dozens of Players in Jerusalem - News18

Mon, 04/30/2018 - 10:56pm

News18

Viswanathan Anand Among Chess Champions Who Took on Dozens of Players in Jerusalem
News18
Anatoly Karpov and Viswanathan Anand, two former world champions, took on dozens of children and teenagers in simultaneous chess games in Jerusalem on Monday as hundreds of onlookers watched. The two Grandmasters were visiting Israel as part of the ...

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