Articles by Viswanathan Anand
Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand
Even when not making rapid progress, he kept working very hard, writes five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand
Published on Dec 12, 2024 10:13 PM IST
India stands on the cusp of a revolution in chess
In the last decade alone, India has gained 50 grandmasters. But our work is just beginning. Indian chess has a long way to go
Published on Aug 12, 2023 08:54 PM IST
Making sporting access universal is important
The central and state governments are trying different approaches. Maybe some work and some don’t. But each government is constantly experimenting and trying. Right now, sport is viable
Updated on Sep 10, 2022 07:38 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand
Tech, infrastructure transformed chess and other sports, writes Viswanathan Anand
Technology has helped chess infrastructure and access to foreign coaches have transformed many other sports in the country.
Updated on Nov 21, 2017 08:58 AM IST
Viswanathan Anand
India needs infrastructure in order to create champions: Viswanathan Anand
Emerging India has thrown open its door to a multitude of opportunities to many global companies. As a sportsperson and an Indian, there are two areas that I, Viswanathan Anand, see great opportunity. One is undoubtedly sports and the other is education. The thread that binds these two areas is infrastructure.
Updated on Jul 10, 2014 05:24 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand