The new trophy of the FIDE World Chess Cup, being held in India, was on Friday christened the Viswanathan Anand Trophy, in honour of the five-time world champion and Indian chess legend. The trophy was unveiled during a grand opening ceremony attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich in Panjim, Goa.

All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Nitin Narang announced the development, confirming that the trophy had been named after India's first Grandmaster.

"Extremely proud and delighted to announce the Viswanathan Anand Cup, the FIDE World Cup (Open) Winner's Running Trophy, instituted in honour of the King of Chess and India's first Grandmaster, Shri Viswanathan Anand," Narang said.

"This running trophy st

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