Boris Gelfand Current Affairs, GK & News

Viswanathan Anand clinches 2018 Tal Memorial Rapid Chess tournament in Moscow

March 5, 2018

Viswanathan Anand, the five-time world champion, has won the 11thTal Memorial Chess tournament (rapid section) 2018 with a score of 6.0/9 in Moscow on March 4. The win came after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel. . The trophy adds to Anand’s world rapid title won in Riyadh over two months ..

Topics: Amber chess tournament • Boris Gelfand • Chess • In chess • Tal Memorial • Viswanathan Anand • World chess champions • World Youth Chess Champions

World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand keeps the crown

May 31, 2012

Indian Grand Master Viswanatan Anand retained the FIDE ( Federation Internationale des Echec) World Chess Title for the record 5th time Defeated Boris Gelfand of Israel after 2nd round of tie breaker game in Moscow The title has been held by Anand since 2007

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Topics: Boris Gelfand • Chess • FIDE • Hikaru Nakamura • Viswanathan Anand • World chess champions • World Chess Championships • World Youth Chess Champions