What was the score line by which Viswanathan Anand lost to Magnus Carlsen in 2013 World Chess Championship match?
Chennai, India The match gathered record-setting TV audiences in Anand’s home country of India, and huge interest around the world. It took place from November 7-22 at the Hyatt Regency Chennai. Carlsen won the match 6.5 to 3.5, after ten of the twelve scheduled games.
Who won World chess 2014?
Magnus Carlsen
World Chess Championship 2014/Winners
What caste is Vishy Anand?
He was born on December 11, 1969 in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, in a Tamil Brahmin family.
What is Viswanathan Anand rating?
Anand, Viswanathan Age 51
| Date | Anand |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2019 | 2,757 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2,758 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 2,755 |
| Feb 29, 2020 | 2,753 |
When did Anand lose to Carlsen in chess final?
Not only did Anand lose the title to Carlsen in 2013. He lost again in the final against Carlsen in 2014 after he won the Candidate’s and won the right to challenge for the title. Like most players, Anand was something of a childhood prodigy and began learning at the age of 6.
How old was Anand when he started playing chess?
Like most players, Anand was something of a childhood prodigy and began learning at the age of 6. It wasn’t until his parents moved to Manila though in 1978 that he started to study chess on a serious basis. Five years later he won the Indian sub-junior championship with a perfect score of 9/9. Then he won the Asia Junior Championship in 1984.
How old was Anand when he became a grandmaster?
He was 5 years younger than Anand when he became a grandmaster at 13. He won the Norway Championship at 15 and was 18 when he passed the 2800 mark. Incredibly, he became the best player in the world at 19 and he took his first world championship against Anand in 2002.