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Vishwanathan Anand says mass lockdowns, Netflix show The Queen's Gambit have added to popularity of chess

Anand, who spent three months stranded in Germany waiting for a flight back to India, said chess has enjoyed a surprise boom during the pandemic, with millions more people playing and following games online.

Firstpost Masterclass: Practice, reflect and be mindful, Vidit Gujrathi delves into the making of chess Grandmaster

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Vidit Gurathi dives deep into the mental and the physical aspects of chess, his training, playing style, and what it takes to be a Super Grandmaster.

Viswanathan Anand to lead fifth-seeded India in six-team Online Nations Cup chess tournament

Organised by the International Chess Federation and Chess.com, the six-team event, touted to the richest online team tournament, features all the big names in the game except World champion Magnus Carlsen

Garry Kasparov to take part in six-team online Nations Cup chess tournament

Some big chess names from recent decades will take part as Russia, United States, Europe, China, India and a Rest of the World team compete amid the coronavirus crisis with a prize fund of $180,000, FIDE said.

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

The preliminary entry list includes three generations of the best players: from 50-year-old Anand (multiple-time world champion and still in the world's top-20) to the newest chess phenomenon, the 16-year-old Iranian GM Alireza Firouzja

Viswanathan Anand recalls in autobiography how Anatoly Karpov's dig at his 'character' in 1998 spurred him

Viswanathan Anand recalls in autobiography 'Mind Master' how Anatoly Karpov's dig at his 'character' in 1998 spurred him.

Premier League: Power versus perfection as leaders Liverpool collide against defending champions Manchester City

If Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City win, they will close down the five point gap to two, while if Liverpool win, they further consolidate their position at the top with eight points heading into a congested fixture list.

Shamkir Chess 2019: Magnus Carlsen's dominance over the past decade strengthens claim to 'greatest of all time' title

Magnus Carlsen has now been world champion for five years since he defeated Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand in the latter’s own backyard of Chennai in November 2013.

AlphaZero's stunning victory over chess engine Stockfish raises hopes of Artificial Intelligence's positive impact on royal game

AlphaZero, a chess-playing AI designed by DeepMind, became a worldwide sensation when it defeated Stockfish, the world's strongest chess engine,

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik announces retirement from professional competition

Kramnik, 43, made waves in 2000 when he defeated defending champion Garry Kasparov at the World Championship. Currently ranked seventh by the World Chess Federation, he became the undisputed world champion in 2006