WION’s Aditya Pimpale exclusively caught up with legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand as he reflected on the upcoming FIDE Chess World Cup and the Global Chess League.

Exclusive: Viswanathan Anand backs Indian contingent featuring Arjun Erigaisi to shine at FIDE Chess World Cup

The Experience Center is designed to foster collaboration with universities, chess federations, and technology partners, promoting the study of AI in chess, digital coaching tools, fan engagement innovations, and esports integration.

Viswanathan Anand inaugurates first-of-its-kind Global Chess League experience center in US

Sports: Hailing from UP, where chess is still gaining prominence, Vantika has already left significant mark on the sport, proving that talent knows no regional boundaries

Exclusive | Checkmating stereotypes: How Vantika Agrawal is leading India’s chess revolution

Olympics, Sports: While some players from last year are not participating, Lei is familiar with her opponents and recognizes their strengths

Exclusive | Chinese Grandmaster Lei Tingjie sets her sights on Norway Chess 2025 glory

In a marathon 14-game WCC showdown, D Gukesh got the better of China’s Ding Liren to become the youngest champion at 18. After the win, Gukesh took to his X handle and recalled memories with the Anand.



D Gukesh shares admiration for Viswanathan Anand after WCC win, tweets 'inspiration from the start'

The boy who would be King: Anand shares throwback pic of D Gukesh after his World Chess Championship win

Best performance in Chess Olympiad history: Legendary Viswanathan Anand on India's HISTORIC double gold

Chess: Praggnanandhaa surpasses Anand to become India No. 1 after beating world champion Ding Liren

Chess World Cup 2023: Viswanathan Anand backs R Praggnanandhaa for future success - he is a huge talent

Teenager D Gukesh surpasses idol Viswanathan Anand, becomes top-ranked Indian in chess charts

Independence Day 2022: India's greatest sporting milestones which inspired billions

Did Viswanathan Anand reconsider decision of not playing Chess Olympiad? Legendary player reveals

PM Narendra Modi set to launch torch relay for 44th Chess Olympiad on June 19

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in 9th round; Carlsen surges ahead

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand registers another win over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to lead standings

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand continues winning run, beats Wang Hao to remain on top of standings

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand gets the better of world champion Carlsen in blitz event

Superbet Rapid tourney: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand continues bull run, leads field

Indian chess team celebrates its Olympiad victory with a special Twitter Chat

Five-time world champion and India's first-ever grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up about life in and after lockdown, how he is spending his time in Germany, postponement of Tokyo Olympics, online chess with his son and much more…

Watch: WION Sports Broadband Edition with Viswanathan Anand

Exclusive: 'Hope we learn to exercise restraint when this ends' - Viswanathan Anand on life after lockdown, being stuck in Germany and more