Anish Giri

Anish Giri is a Dutch chess grandmaster, born on June 28, 1994, in St. Petersburg, Russia. He is widely recognized as one of the leading chess players of his generation. Giri began his professional career in the Netherlands and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the world's youngest grandmaster at the age of 14.

Giri is known for his deep understanding of the game, exceptional opening preparation, and a solid playing style. He has won several important tournaments and has competed for the World Chess Championship.

Off the board, Giri is also noted for his multilingual skills, his wit, and his contributions to chess literature.

Early Career

• Beginnings: Giri was born in Russia to a Russian mother and a Nepalese father. He showed an interest in chess from an early age and began serious training when his family moved to Japan. He later moved to the Netherlands, where he achieved the grandmaster title at the age of 14.

Rising Star

• Breakthrough: Giri's breakthrough came in 2009 when he won the Dutch Chess Championship, becoming the youngest player ever to do so. In the following years, he solidified his position as one of the world's top players, regularly competing in elite tournaments.

World Championship Candidate

• World Championship Contender: Giri qualified for the Candidates Tournament, the final stage in the World Chess Championship cycle, in 2016. Although he did not win the tournament, his participation confirmed his status as one of the world's leading players.

Netherlands National Chess Team

• Representing the Netherlands: Giri has represented the Netherlands in several team competitions, including the Chess Olympiad and the European Team Chess Championship. He has played a crucial role in the team's success in these events.

• Style: Giri is known for his solid and positional style of play. He is particularly renowned for his opening preparation and is considered one of the game's foremost experts on the opening phase.
• Strengths: Giri's main strengths are his deep understanding of the game, his ability to avoid mistakes, and his endgame skills. He is also a very versatile player, comfortable in a variety of positions and able to adapt his style to different opponents.

• Family: Giri is married to Sopiko Guramishvili, a Georgian chess player and commentator. They have two children.
• Other Interests: Beyond chess, Giri is known for his love of languages. He speaks six languages fluently and is also a keen writer, having contributed to several chess books and magazines.

• Anish Giri is celebrated for his contribution to chess, both as a top-level player and as a writer. His deep understanding of the game, his exceptional opening preparation, and his solid playing style have made him a role model for aspiring chess players. His wit and charm off the board have also earned him many fans and have added to his popularity.

Dutch Chess Championship:

• Winner in 2009

World Junior Chess Championship:

• Winner in 2010

Participation in the World Chess Championship Candidates Tournament:

• 2016

Books

• Giri, A. (2012) My Junior Years in 20 Games. Self-published.
• Giri, A. (2014) After Magnus: Who Can Dethrone the World Chess Champion?. New in Chess.

Websites

• Chess.com: Information about Anish Giri’s career and games. Available at: https://www.chess.com
• FIDE: Official site with updates on Giri’s performance and ratings. Available at: https://www.fide.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• YouTube: Various interviews and features on Anish Giri, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.youtube.com