In the wake of Viswanathan Anand's fifth world title, the All India Chess Federation has decided to promote the game by increasing the prize money of many tournaments besides introducing new events.

Viswanathan Anand checkmated people calling for his retirement Sunday saying he will continue to play chess as long as he enjoys it.

“Why should I retire when I have just retained my world title? I

Viswanathan Anand is back where it all started: Chennai. Regal splendour and generous jostling marked the arrival of the king of world chess at Anna international airport here on Saturday.

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He has been the undisputed world champion for the past five years but Indian chess veteran Viswanathan Anand has no plans of calling it quits just yet as he says his morale is on a high after beating

Hitting back at Garry Kasparov, world champion Viswanathan Anand on Sunday said the Russian legend's remark about him was nothing but frustration of a player, who misses 'attention' and 'regrets his r

Ernakulam Chess Association and City Chess Club jointly organised a meeting in honour of world chess champion Viswanathan Anand in Kochi on Sunday.

Ludi Luiz MLA inaugurated the meeting in presence

In a rare display of irritation, Viswanathan Anand, who has just won his fifth world title, on Friday hit out at chess great Gary Kasparov and other critics for suggesting that he lacked motivation.

Viswanathan Anand is a relieved man now. After losing game seven, he thought he had blown up the title.

But the immediate win in game eight boosted his morale that he held his nerve to defeat Israel

Nice guys may finish last in some fields but not in chess. Viswanathan Anand who set off a chess wave in India has conquered the world for a fifth time, an achievement few other Indian sportspersons c

There is no doubt that 10 draws took the sheen off the world chess championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Israeli GM Boris Gelfand. Pundits feel that the spate of draws has deprived the tit