Releasing his book ‘Mind Master’, Anand, in conversation with N. Ram, Chairman, THG Publishing Private Limited. Achievements Anand is considered one of the best contemporary chess players in the world, especially renowned for his versatility. He is a five time winner of the World Chess Championshipand was the undisputed World No.1 from 2007 to 2013. He is the proud recipient of several prestigious awards. He won the first ever Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award—India’s highest sporting honour in 1991-92. In 2007 he was presented with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award for his achievements in chess. He was the first ever sportsperson in India to receive this award.
