Viswanathan Anand

Darpan Inani lost his vision at the age of three. With his parents' support and his own determination, he went on to defeat sighted opponents at the international level, become a CA, and win two gold medals at the Para Asian Games — all while balancing chess and his career.

Bobby Fischer, the late chess legend, is believed to have asked Viswanathan Anand to bring Amrutanjan with him, complaining that he could not get it in Iceland!

At a time where chess was a ‘rich man’s sport’, Mir Sultan Khan established himself among the greatest natural players of modern times.

Russia conferred the 'Order of Friendship' on the famed chess Grandmaster, one of the best India has had.

While a debate around prohibition in Kerala continues across the country, the tiny village of Marottichal has been sober for decades — all because of chess.

Sushila was 79 and died in her sleep. Here is a tribute to the amazing lady who made Viswanathan Anand what he is today.

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