Viswanathan Anand Trophy Unveiled

Unveiling Ceremony

The unveiling ceremony of the new FIDE World Chess Cup trophy was held on 31 October, where the trophy was officially named the Viswanathan Anand Trophy in honor of the legendary Indian Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand. The event included a grand cultural celebration.

The ceremony was attended by the Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich.

Statements from AICF

The President of the All India Chess Federation (AICF), Nitin Narang, expressed his pride, stating: “It is a matter of great honor and joy to announce the establishment of the Viswanathan Anand Cup—the running trophy for the FIDE World Cup (Open). This trophy is dedicated to the King of Chess and India's first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand.”