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EXCL: Time To Reform Sports Bodies, Says Viswanathan Anand
Times Now
In an exclusive interview with TIMES NOW, Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday said that it's time to reform sports bodies now. The statement comes after Indian Olympic Association was suspended by the Sports Ministry on December 30, ...

Viswanathan Anand says he is proud of next generation
Daily News & Analysis
It's hard to think of chess beyond Viswanathan Anand in India. But, the legendary Grandmaster himself is not too worried about it. Young Indian Grandmasters made waves at the recently-concluded FIDE World Rapid Championship held in Doha, Qatar, ...

Anand looks to improve rating and ranking
Ahmedabad Mirror
Viswanathan Anand did not take part in the recent World Championship match (between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin), for the first time in over 10 years, but it was not a bad year for him. The former five-time world champion gained in Elo points ...

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Good in theory, devil in detail, Viswanathan Anand on Lodha reforms
India Today
But Viswanathan Anand has been such a world beater in chess that being bestowed with nation's second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan before any other sportsman comes as no surprise. In between all the chess talk, knowing he is a keen cricket ...
Viswanathan Anand says he had a satisfactory year in 2016 and aims to build on itFirstpost
I was disappointed with my show in World Rapid: Viswanathan AnandTimes of India
Viswanathan Anand says he is proud of next generationDaily News & Analysis
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Viswanathan Anand heaps praise on 11-year-old prodigy R Praggnanandhaa
Deccan Chronicle
Mumbai: Ace chess player Viswanathan Anand heaped praise on young Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, in Mumbai, on Tuesday. Earlier this year, Praggnanandhaa, who hails from Chennai, became the youngest International Master (IM) at the age of 10, ...

Viswanathan Anand says he had a satisfactory year in 2016 and aims to build on it
Firstpost
Mumbai: India chess ace Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year. "This year (2016) my performance in tournaments has been basically very steady. I have recovered almost all ...

Performance in 2016 was steady, will look to build on: Viswanathan Anand
Times of India
MUMBAI: India chess ace Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday said his performance in 2016 was steady and will look to build on it in the present year. "This year (2016) my performance in tournaments has been basically very steady. I have recovered almost all ...

Sergey Karjakin upstages Magnus Carlsen to win Blitz crown; Anand finishes 10th
Hindustan Times
India's Viswanathan Anand finished 10th overall, after recording three wins in the last four rounds – the lone defeat coming against his old nemesis Carlsen in the 20th and penultimate round. Anand thus finished the tournament in a six-way tie at 13 ...
World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships: Anand not as dangerous as before, but still a medal contenderFirstpost
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World Blitz: Karjakin, Muzychuk triumphSportstarlive
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Viswanathan Anand ends 16th in World Rapid championship, Vassily Ivanchuk wins
Hindustan Times
While Ivanchuk waged the battle for the chess oldies by winning the title, fellow veteran Viswanathan Anand of India was eclipsed by a 22-year-old compatriot. Anand finished 16th in the field that included 106 players while Maharashtra's Vidit Santosh ...
Ivanchuk, Muzychuk give double for Ukraine at World Rapid ChessSportstarlive
World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships: Surya Shekhar Ganguly lets Magnus Carlsen off the hookFirstpost
Ivanchuk, Muzychuk crowned World Rapid champions - Gulf TimesGulf Times
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World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships: Viswanathan Anand ...
Firstpost
As far as Anand is concerned, he has been in such pressure situations throughout his career. For Vidit this is a new scenario.
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World rapid chess: Anand in joint-third place
Sportstarlive
Former champion Viswanathan Anand moved to the joint-third place at the end of the seventh round of the World rapid chess championship in Doha. Top-seed and World champion Magnus Carlsen was languishing in the 21st place with 4.5 points.

Viswanathan Anand's unwinding style: Astronomy, stars & galaxies!
Economic Times
When chess practice tires him out, 46-year-old Viswanathan Anand takes out his pair of binoculars to peer into the skies. Astronomy, for Anand, is a bolthole from the rigour of playing the game. “It takes your mind off from the game… you need to move ...

Viswanathan Anand looks to end year on a high - Times of India
Times of India
Viswanathan Anand will look to end the year on a high as he prepares for the World Rapid and Blitz Championships, which will be held in Doha from Monday.
Viswanathan Anand eyes strong 2017 after steady showing in 2016 ...Hindustan Times

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Viswanathan Anand pays tribute to Jayalalithaa, eyes confident showing in 2017
Hindustan Times
Viswanathan Anand had high and low points in 2016. He won the Leon Chess Rapid Masters tournament and had solid performances in the Sinquefield Cup in St.Louis, Tal Memorial tournament and in the London Chess Classic. The low point was the ...
Viswanathan settles for shared third spot; confirms WC participationKasmir Monitor

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London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand draws with Vladimir Kramnik to share third spot
Firstpost
London: Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with long-time rival Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to end the London Chess Classic with a shared third result after the end of the ninth and final round in London. The highlights of Anand's campaign were the ...
Wesley So leads Yank brigade to chess dominance in LondonWashington Times
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Viswanathan Anand ends joint third in London Classic
The Indian Express
Viswanathan Anand, anand, chess, Viswanathan Anand chess, london classic Viswanathan Anand, Viswanathan Anand remained the biggest star if the fan following was anything to go by. (Source: File). Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with long-time ...
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Viswanathan Anand joint third in London Chess Classic
Financial Express
Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with long-time rival Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to end the London Chess Classic with a shared third result after the end of the ninth and final round here. The highlights of Anand's campaign were the innovative ideas ...
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Anand joint third in London Chess Classic
Times of India
LONDON: Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with long-time rival Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to end the London Chess Classic with a shared third result after the end of the ninth and final round here. The highlights of Anand's campaign were the ...

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Viswanathan Anand joint third in London Classic, ties Kramnik
WION
Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with long-time rival Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to end the London Chess Classic with a shared third result after the end of the ninth and final round here. The highlights of Anand's campaign were the innovative ideas ...

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