FIDE
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The International Chess Federation or World Chess Federation, commonly referred to by its French acronym FIDE, is an international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national
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Max Euwe, wife and Karpov 1976
Friðrik Ólafsson portrait in 1976
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Viswanathan Anand
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Viswanathan "Vishy" Anand is an Indian chess grandmaster. Anand is a four-time undisputed World Chess Champion, a FIDE World Chess Champion, a 13-time World Rapid Chess Champion, and a World Blitz Che
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…Kramnik did not win the 2007 championship tournament, he would play a championship match in 2008 against the winner. This provision came into effect when Viswanathan Anand won the tournament and became the world champion. In 1999, FIDE was recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Two years later, it…
Anand in 2016
Anand at the Manila 1992 Olympiad, aged 22
In 1995, Anand faced Garry Kasparov for the world championship in a match held at the World Trade Center.
Anand in 2007