Chessmanian
Sovereign Strategiest
Vishy Anand Vs Joel Lautier
Biel Chess Festival.
Date - Jul, 1997.
Switzerland.
Round - NN.
White - Anand.
Black - Joel.
​Anand's relentless aggression eventually paid off, as he found a brilliant tactical shot that netted him a material advantage. With precise calculation and tactical finesse, he navigated the complications to secure a winning position. Lautier was forced to concede defeat in the face of Anand's relentless attack and superior tactics.
Chess Sage
Vishy Anand Vs Mikhail Tal
Cannes Chess Tournament.
Date - 1989.
Cannes, FRA.
Round 7.
White - Tal.
Black - Anand.
​This is considered the only official game played between the magician Mikhail Tal and Viswanathan Anand. In this game, Anand defeated Mikhail Tal. This game is known for Vishwanathan Anand's attacking Play against Mikhail Tal. This can also be considered one of the best games of Viswanathan Anand against Mikhail Tal or in his chess career.
Anand's Chess Poetry
Vishy Anand Vs Ilya Smirin
PCA World Grand Prix.
Date - 1994.
New York, USA.
Round 2.
White - Smirin.
Black - Anand.
​The famous 1:43 mins pause of Anand confusing the world seeming Smirin at a winning position but the Tiger had some different plans. Anand showcasing his lightening fast speed converting it into a place for finals. Few years later, Anand reveals that he had forgot the theories behind that opening.
Sublime Strategic Artistry
Vishy Anand Vs Levon Aronian
Tata Steel Chess Tournament.
Date - 19th Jan, 2013.
Wijk Aan Zee, NED.
Round 7.
White - Levon.
Black - Anand.
Anand's unyielding pressure bore fruit, forcing Aronian into a difficult endgame. Anand's adept handling of the position translated into a material advantage that he converted into victory with unwavering precision.
Anand Saga
Vishy Anand Vs Fabiano Caruana
Sinquefield Cup.
Date - 6th Aug, 2017.
St. Louis, USA.
Round 5.
White - Anand.
Black - Fabi.
​One of the best game Anand ever played. On the other side of the stage, there played World Champion Magnus Carlsen against Wesley So but no one watched them instead.
Odyssey of Anand
Vishy Anand Vs Ian Nepo
FIDE Online Chess.com Nations Cup.
Date - 2020.
Chess.com.
Round 6.
White - Anand.
Black - Nepo.
​The game showcased Anand's strategic prowess and deep understanding of positional play as he navigated the complexities of the board. With precise moves and a well-timed exchange sacrifice, Anand gained the upper hand and skillfully converted his advantage into a winning position. This memorable victory highlighted Anand's enduring mastery of the game