This encounter between Ashwin and Anand is particularly significant given Ashwin’s recent foray into the world of chess ...

Ashwin, who co-owns the American Gambits chess team, described the experience as a "fan boy moment." Anand had previously welcomed Ashwin to the chess community, praising his competitive spirit.

In July, Ashwin had stepped into the world of chess, becoming the co-owner of the franchise American Gambits in the Global Chess League 2024. "A fanboy moment and a flight journey to savour forever ...

He co-owns the team American Gambits, which was led by world number two Grand Master Hikaru Nakamura. Anand, who became India's first-ever grandmaster in 1988 and went on to win five World ...

It was a meeting of epic proportions when Ravichandran Ashwin bumped into Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand on Sunday.