Who is Viswanathan Anand?
Q: Who is Viswanathan Anand?
A: Viswanathan Anand, known as Vishy, is a former World Chess Champion from India.
Q: How old was he when he became classical World Champion for the first time?
A: He was 37 years old when he won the classical World Championship for the first time in 2007.
Q: What type of event was the FIDE World Chess Championship from 2000 to 2002?
A: The FIDE World Chess Championship from 2000 to 2002 was a knock-out event of a different type from the classical matches.
Q: How did Anand retain his world title in 2010?
A: In 2010, Anand retained his world title by beating Veselin Topalov 6½–5½.
Q: When did Anand become world number one for the first time?
A: In April 2007 at the age of 37, Anand became world number one for the first time.
Q: What award did he receive in 2007?
A: In 2007, he was awarded India's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.
Q: How did Magnus Carlsen defeat him in 2013 and 2014?
A: Magnus Carlsen defeated him in 2013 and 2014 by 4½ to 6½.
