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It's sad to lose but this was a match where I tried and lost: Vishy Anand

For Vishy Anand, few defeats hurt as much as Chennai 2013. But, the defeat helped him and his chess in ways he did not think possible.

World Chess Championship, Game 11 Live: Carlsen beats Anand, retains title

Game 11 of the Carlsen vs Anand match begins at 1730 IST. We will have a live board, live streaming, analysis and tweets.

Ahead of Game 7 against Carlsen, Anand needs a big pick-me-up

Left to rue his own mistakes in a stunning loss, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will aim to stage a quick comeback and improve his chances of regaining the World Championship crown from Magnus Carlsen when the two resume their battle on Monday.

The double blunder game: Carlsen hands Anand devastating defeat

Norwegian World chess champion Magnus Carlsen handed out a crushing defeat to the title challenger, India’s Viswanathan Anand, at the world title match at Sochi on Saturday.

Game 5 preview: Anand can't back off, he needs to go for a win

The ongoing world chess title match between the reigning champion but out-of-form Magnus Carlsen and the Indian challenger in-form Viswanathan Anand is excitingly and intriguingly poised, say chess experts.

World Chess Championship Game 4 as it happened: Carlsen, Anand fight to a draw

Game 4 will begin at 1730 IST. We will have live video, live analysis and tweets once the match starts

'Carlsen's games may not be entertaining, but contain dynamism'

World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen's style of play may be dry and not greatly entertaining but that does not mean his moves lack dynamism and creative ideas, say experts.

World Chess Championship: Chennai nightmare extends to Sochi for Vishy Anand

Anand could do with a bout of selective amnesia that would make him forget Chennai and the first two games; that would allow him to just come out and play.

World Chess Championship: Super Carlsen draws first blood in Sochi

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway drew the first blood by defeating challenger Viswanathan Anand in the second game of the World Chess Championship here on Sunday.

As it happened Game 2: Carlsen beats Anand to get first win

The second game of the Magnus Carlsen- Viswananthan Anand starts at 17:30 IST (12:00 GMT). And if the first game was anything to go by, we are in for a thriller.