From mentor to rival: Anand to face his pupils at Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz Chess India
Viswanathan Anand returns to competitive Indian chess after a six-year hiatus at the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz Chess India tournament. The five-time world champion faces a unique challenge as he competes against his own students, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and Nihal Sarin, all products of his academy and in strong form.
Viswanathan Anand returns to competitive Indian chess after a six-year hiatus at the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz Chess India tournament. The five-time world champion faces a unique challenge as he competes against his own students, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and Nihal Sarin, all products of his academy and in strong form.
