Candidates Chess

Candidates Chess: Anand goes down to Karjakin, loses India No 1 ranking after three decades

It was a sad day for Indian fans as Vishy Anand lost his fourth round game at the Candidates Championships 2016, held in Moscow, against Sergey Karjakin. It was a clash between the leaders as both Anand and Karjakin were on 2.0/3. With this victory, the Russian player took the sole lead in the tournament. Meanwhile, Vishy Anand is on the joint third position with 2.0/4.

Candidates Chess: Anand settles for a draw despite having Caruana on mat; stays in joint lead

After a hard-fought strategic battle lasting 40 moves, Viswanathan Anand split point against World No.3 Fabiano Caruana in the third round of the World Candidates Championship in Moscow on Sunday

Anand looks forward to World Championship re-match against Carlsen

Viswanathan Anand said that clinching the Candidates title has boosted his confidence and he would try to avenge his loss to Magnus Carlsen later this year.

Candidates 2014: Anand continues fine form, overpowers Shakhriyar

Viswanthan Anand continued his fine form and crashed through the defences of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the Candidates Chess tournament.