Chess Champion

British Lawmakers Want 9-Year-Old Indian Chess Prodigy To Stay In UK

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 4, 2018

Two British MPs have intervened in the visa battle of a nine-year-old Indian boy who has the potential to be the future world chess champion but must leave the country by next month when his father's work visa expires.

Hyundai Showcases HDC-2 Grandmaster Concept At The Busan International Show

CarAndBike Team | Friday June 8, 2018

The concept name of Grandmaster is derived from the game of chess. While the world's finest chess champion is called the grandmaster, the concept vehicle is named to indicate that just as the sum of all chess pieces completes the game of chess

9-Year-Old Chess Prodigy From India Caught In Battle To Stay In UK

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday April 23, 2018

A nine-year-old chess prodigy from India is caught up in a battle to stay in the UK after his father's work visa is set to expire.

Santa Clarita Diet, Fire Emblem Heroes, and More – The Weekend Chill

Akhil Arora | Friday February 3, 2017

A sci-fi space opera returns for a second season, a film about a Ugandan chess champion, and other things to enjoy this weekend.

London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand Draws With Michael Adams

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 14, 2016

The tide could have turned differently but it was a difficult chance that Viswanathan Anand missed in his calculation.

Viswanathan Anand Honoured With Doctorate by IIT Kanpur

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 28, 2016

Viswanathan Anand, five-time world chess champion, was conferred the "Honoris Causa" Doctorate by IIT Kanpur in a convocation ceremony

Yuzvendra Chahal, The New 'Rook'ie in MS Dhoni's Indian Team

NDTVSports | Tuesday May 24, 2016

Yuzvendra Chahal has been selected in MS Dhoni's Team India for the upcoming ODI and Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe in June and it has been a wonderful journey for the Haryana legspinner from the chess board to Team India colours.

PM Modi, Sachin Tendulkar, Viswanathan Anand Share Exam Tips With Students

India News | Sunday February 28, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 17th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, chess champion Vishwanathan Anand, spiritual guru Morari Bapu and Professor CNR Rao also joined the Prime Minister and gave tips to students appearing for board exams.

Sachin Tendulkar, Viswanathan Anand To Join PM On 'Mann Ki Baat' Today

India News | Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Sunday February 28, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his Mann ki Baat' radio programme today, which he will address together with chess champion Viswanathan Anand and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, will focus on "India's youth".

I Look for People Who Have Plotted Gaps in my Game: Viswanathan Anand

Press Trust of India | Monday September 21, 2015

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand says what matters most to him are the moves that he makes on the board.

Viswanathan Anand Finishes 2nd in Norway Chess

Press Trust of India | Friday June 26, 2015

Viswanathan Anand had earlier defeated World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen.

Bill Gates takes on world chess champ, mated in 9 moves

World News | Reuters | Saturday January 25, 2014

Newly crowned Norwegian world chess champion Magnus Carlsen took just nine moves to checkmate Bill Gates in a speed game to be aired later on Friday.

I hope Viswanathan Anand has the passion to make a comeback: Magnus Carlsen

NDTVSports | Monday November 25, 2013

Newly-crowned world chess champion Magnus Carlsen tells NDTV that he was nervous against Viswanathan Anand but settled down after game No. 3.

'Super talent' Magnus Carlsen: the new world chess champion

People | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 25, 2013

As a prodigal genius and fashion model, newly-crowned world chess champion Magnus Carlsen has already lit up the game and has now added the world crown to his list of achievements.

World chess champion Magnus Carslen gets Rs 9.9 crore prize money

NDTVSports | Monday November 25, 2013

Magnus Carlsen beat Viswanathan Anand in Chennai to win his maiden world crown.