Chandan Chess Academy Marks Viswanathan Anand’s 55th Birthday

Chess Community Gathers at C.H Area Café to Honor India’s First Grandmaster

Key Points:

• ESDCA Joint Secretary Purabi Ghosh leads birthday celebration as chief guest
• Over 20 young chess players attend special commemorative event
• Academy head recalls memorable 2020 meeting with chess legend

JAMSHEDPUR – Chess enthusiasts gathered to celebrate five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand’s 55th birthday at Chandan Chess Academy.

The celebration brought together budding players and officials.

Purabi Ghosh cut the ceremonial birthday cake.

Distinguished Attendees

Social worker Akshay Agarwal graced the occasion.

International Arbiter Chandan Kumar Prasad co-organized the event.

Moreover, numerous young chess players participated enthusiastically.

Young Talent

Saanvi Gandhi attended the celebration.

Souryadipta Sarkar joined other chess aspirants.

Additionally, Nikunj Agrawal was among the participants.

Personal Memories

Prasad recalled meeting Anand in 2020.

He described it as a dream encounter.

Furthermore, he wished for Anand’s continued success.

The event celebrated India’s chess legacy.