Chess

Anand’s Determination Has Paid Off: Father

May 12, 2010

World chess champion Vishwanathan Anand’s father Tuesday said it was his son’s determination that helped him retain the world title in Sofia, Bulgaria. “He was quiet determined to win this time and his determination played a key role. It is a great win. He had prepared hard for the last two-three months. The preparations were [...]

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Viswanathan Anand Wins World Chess Title For 4th Time Retained His Crown

May 11, 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday retained his crown winning the World Chess Championship title by wrapping up the final game against Veselin Topalov of Russia. Anand achieved an improbable win playing with black in the final game to retain the world title by 6.5-5.5 margin after the end of the 12th and final game [...]

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World Chess Championship 2010 Battle Begins Between Anand And Topalov

April 25, 2010

Bulgarian Veselin Toplaov  have great start in the world championship match as he won Game 1 over Viswanathan Anand of India, the world champion, blundered. The game was barely out of the opening stages when Anand erred in a dynamically balanced position. Facing checkmate, he resigned after only 30 moves. It was a startlingly quick [...]

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