The Tigress of Madras: Aruna Anand

When 26-year-old Vishy Anand got married to Aruna, his career was at a very delicate juncture. He was one of the top chess players in the world, but had not yet become a world champion. If the marriage didn't suit him well, he would have bled a lot of rating points. However, the marriage worked like a charm. Within a few years Vishy not only reached the number one ranking in the world, but also became multiple time World Champion. If there was one person who would get the major credit for all of Vishy's successes, it has to be his wife and manager Aruna Anand. Today being the Women's day, there could be no better time to acquaint you with the Iron lady of Indian chess, the Tigress of Madras - Aruna Anand.

The Evergreen Viswanathan Anand

The Tigress of Madras: Aruna Anand (part 3)

Legendary Aruna Anand speaks about Vishy Anand's role at the

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The Tigress of Madras: Aruna Anand (part 3)

The Tigress of Madras: Aruna Anand (part 3)

The Tigress of Madras: Aruna Anand (1/3) - ChessBase India

Rapid fire with the Tigress of Madras - Aruna Anand

The Tigress of Madras - Aruna Anand (2/3) - ChessBase India

The Mind Master

If Aruna is not there, Anand would just crumble! - Vishy's

Wife of Anand (Aruna) and Ganguly (Sudeshna) shake a leg with