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No. 11 (June 2024) Peak ranking. No. 1 (April 2007) Viswanathan " Vishy " Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster, a former five-time World Chess Champion [2] and a record two-time Chess World Cup Champion. [3]
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Learn about the life and achievements of Viswanathan Anand, the 15th undisputed chess champion and the greatest Indian chess player of all time. Explore his early career, his FIDE title wins, his post-championship success and his legacy in the chess world.
Jun 24, 2024 · Viswanathan Anand, Indian chess master who won the world chess championship in 2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He was the first world chess champion from Asia. He was known for quick tactical calculations, which he displayed by winning numerous ‘speed chess’ titles.
May 15, 2024 · “Viswanathan Anand is a chess icon who has inspired generations of players in India. Growing up, I was fascinated by his achievements because we were told that an Indian ruled the chess world and no one could beat him.
Nov 16, 2007 · Viswanathan Anand (born December 11, 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster and the current World Chess Champion. Anand is one of four players in history to break the 2800 mark on the FIDE rating list and he has been among the top three ranked players in classical time control chess in the world continuously since 1997.
First and only player to win world championships via each of knockout tournament, round robin tournament and match. Former world #1. World Junior Champion 1987; Indian Champion 1986, 1987 & 1988; Arab-Asian Champion 1986 and Asian Champion 1989. Interzonals: 1990, 1993 (FIDE), 1993 (PCA).
