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Viswanathan Anand focuses on producing the next champion | Chess News – Times of India

Anthony Dec 5, 2022

KOLKATA: An idea floated quite casually has led to the foundation of an academy that is showing promise of making India the world’s next chess superpower. Sandeep Singhal, co-founder of WestBridge Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm…

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It’s about staying grounded for teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa | Chess News –…

Anthony May 28, 2022

CHENNAI: Indian teen chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa might have achieved some of his best results in the recent past, including upsetting world champion Magnus Carlsen twice, but the 16-year-old believes in keeping his feet firmly…

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Anand, Gelfand to work with Indian players ahead of Chess Olympiad

Charlie May 5, 2022

By PTI CHENNAI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand will work in tandem to guide the Indian chess players during the team's coaching camp, beginning on May 7, for the 44th Chess Olympiad. …