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FIDE suggests sharing match with Norway, but India refuses

The FIDE, world chess governing body, has revealed that it tried its best to convince India to allow Norway to stage one half of the 2013 World Chess Championship.

Anand gets to play World Championship match in Chennai

Viswanathan Anand will defend his World Chess Championship title against world number one Magnus Carlsen in his home city as FIDE today chose Chennai as the venue for the prestigious match.

Aronian, Anand to participate in Alekhine Memorial Tournament

Armenia`s World No.2 Levon Aronian and World Chess Champion Vishy Anand will take part in the Alexander Alekhine Memorial Tournament to be held jointly in Paris and St. Petersburg, Chess Federation of Armenia said on Wednesday.

Anand bats for official status for blind chess

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand today appealed to the All India Chess Federation to extend the official status for `Blind Chess` at district, state and national levels.

Bengal govt to felicitate Anand on July 12

West Bengal government will felicitate grandmaster Viswanathan Anand on July 12 for winning the World Chess Championship, defeating Israel`s Boris Gelfand in Moscow.

Jaya hands over Rs 2 crore to Viswanathan Anand

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday presented a cheque for Rs two crore to Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship crown for the fifth time.

Post Anand`s triumph, benefits for Indian chess players

In the wake of Viswanathan Anand`s fifth world title, the All India Chess Federation has decided to promote the game by increasing the prize money of many tournaments besides introducing new events.

Fifth world title toughest in terms of intensity: Anand

Of all the five world titles he has won so far, Indian chess wizard Viswanathan Anand has rated the latest one as the toughest in terms of intensity.

Kasparov regrets leaving chess: Anand

Viswanathan Anand’s fifth World Cup title silenced the critics including Chess legend Garry Kasparov who said during the World Championship match in Moscow that Viswanathan Anand lacked motivation and the hunger for victory which he had earlier.

The win has boosted my confidence: Anand

Days after he retained his world title, the ‘King of Chess’ Viswanathan Anand was felicitated at a ceremony in Chennai.

Jubilant fans welcome Anand back home

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Saturday received a rousing welcome by his fans, who lined-up in good numbers to greet him, as the chess wizard returned home after winning his fifth world title.

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa announces Rs. 2 crore reward for Viswanathan Anand

Tamil Nadu government announced Rs 2 crore reward for Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship crown for a fifth time.

Irritated Anand lashes out at his critics

In a rare display of irritation, Viswanathan Anand, who has just won his fifth world title, today hit out at chess great Gary Kasparov and other critics for suggesting that he lacked motivation.
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Rank Country Points
1 India 121
2 England 113
3 Australia 113
4 South Africa 112
5 Sri Lanka 109
6 Pakistan 102
7 New Zealand 88
8 West Indies 88
9 Bangladesh 75
10 Zimbabwe 55
Rank Country Points
1 South Africa 128
2 England 115
3 India 112
4 Australia 110
5 Pakistan 104
6 Sri Lanka 92
7 West Indies 92
8 New Zealand 81
9 Bangladesh 6
Rank Country Points
1 Sri Lanka 132
2 West Indies 126
3 India 119
4 Pakistan 119
5 England 118
6 South Africa 114
7 Australia 102
8 New Zealand 98
9 Ireland 82
10 Bangladesh 76
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) 11,830
2 Andy Murray (GBR) 8,310
3 Roger Federer (SUI) 7,640
4 David Ferrer (ESP) 7,220
5 Rafael Nadal (ESP) 6,895
6 Tomas Berdych (CZE) 4,515
7 Jo-WIlfried Tsonga (FRA) 4,155
8 Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) 3,960
9 Richard Gasquet (FRA) 3,365
10 Janko Tipsarevic (SRB) 3,000
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Serena Williams (USA) 13,615
2 Maria Sharapova (RUS) 10,240
3 Victoria Azarenka (BEL) 9,625
4 Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 6,465
5 Sara Errani (ITA) 5,335
6 Petra Kvitova (ITA) 5,225
7 Na Li (CHN) 5,155
8 Angelique Kerber (GER) 4,915
9 Samantha Stosur (AUS) 3,790
10 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3,760
Rank Driver &Country Points
1 Sebastian Vettel-German132
2Fernando Alonso-Spanish96
3Kimi Räikkönen-Finnish88
4Lewis Hamilton-British77
5Mark Webber-Australian69
6Nico Rosberg-German57
7Felipe Massa-Brazilian49
8Paul di Resta-British34
9Romain Grosjean-French26
10Jenson Button-British25
Rank Country Points
1Red Bull Racing201
2Ferrari145
3Mercedes134
4Lotus 114
5Force India51
6McLaren37
7Toro Rosso20
8Sauber5
9Williams0
10Caterham0
Rank Country Points
1 Tiger Woods, USA 13.11
2 Rory McIlroy, Nir 9.86
3 Adam Scott, Aus 7.58
4 Matt Kuchar, USA 6.81
5 Justin Rose, Eng 6.37
6 Luke Donald, Eng 6.02
7 Brandt Snedeker, USA 5.91
8 Graeme McDowell, Nir 5.67
9 Louis Oosthuizen, SA 5.38
10 Phil Mickelson, USA 5.35
Rank Country Points
1 Spain 1614
2 Germany 1416
3 Argentina 1287
4 Croatia 1222
5 Netherlands 1158
6 Portugal 1137
7 England 1135
8 Colombia 1123
9 Italy 1097
10 Ecuador 1066

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