Biographical Sketch 4

Write the Biographical Sketch of the famous chess champion Vishwanathan Anand.

Born:    December 11, 1969, in Tamil Nadu

Nationality:  Indian

Hobbies:    Listening to music, swimming and reading

Also known as:   Vishy or the ‘Tiger of Madras’

Instructor: Learnt chess from mother at the age of 6

Marital status:   Married

Children: A son

Known for: Chess

Achievements: 

• Undisputed Title of World Chess Champion from 2007 to 2013
• First Asian at 17 to win the world chess title oat the FIDE Junior Championship, 1987
• Published his collection of games under the title ‘Vishy Anand: My Best Games of Chess’.
• Padma Shri at the age of 18
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan
• Padma Vibhushan
• Arjun Award
• Chess Oscar

Bio-sketch of Viswanathan Anand

Vishwanathan Anand, also known as Vishy or the 'Tiger of Madras,' was born on December 11, 1969, in Tamil Nadu, India. He learned chess from his mother at the age of 6 and quickly rose to prominence in the chess world. Anand achieved the title of World Chess Champion, holding the undisputed title from 2007 to 2013. His exceptional talent was evident early on, as he became the first Asian to win the world chess title at the FIDE Junior Championship in 1987. Beyond his victories, Anand published a collection of his games titled 'Vishy Anand: My Best Games of Chess.' He received numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Shri at the age of 18, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan, Padma Vibhushan, Arjuna Award, and the prestigious Chess Oscar. In addition to his chess career, Vishwanathan Anand enjoys hobbies like listening to music, swimming, and reading. He is a married man with a son, and his contributions to chess continue to be celebrated worldwide.