Time to organise big events in India: Viswanathan Anand

Time to organise big events in India: Viswanathan Anand

Chess should continue to use technology, digital platforms and all the recent developments, says the Indian legend  Chess should continue to use technology, digital platforms and all the recent developments, says the Indian legend  Viswanathan Anand is all for use of technology, all the digital platforms and more, to promote chess globally. Soon after becoming […]

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Chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand becomes FIDE deputy president

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand was on August 7, 2022 elected deputy president of FIDE, the sport’s world governing body, while incumbent president Arkady Dvorkovich was re-elected for a second term. Five-time world champion Anand was part of Dvorkovich’s team. Dvorkovich received 157 votes as against 16 by his rival Andrii Baryshpolets while the number […]

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PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

PM Modi flags off first-ever torch relay for Chess Olympiad

In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it’s the first time India will be hosting the prestigious event In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it’s the first time India will be hosting the prestigious event Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the first-ever torch […]

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Chess | FIDE president nominates Viswanathan Anand in team to fight elections

Chess | FIDE president nominates Viswanathan Anand in team to fight elections

At the FIDE elections in July-August, Viswanathan Anand will be part of the Arkady Dvorkovich’s team, giving him a chance to become deputy president of the world chess body At the FIDE elections in July-August, Viswanathan Anand will be part of the Arkady Dvorkovich’s team, giving him a chance to become deputy president of the […]

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