Information Transfer. (5 marks)A2. Non-Verbal to Verbal : Read the profile of Vishwanathan Anand, the chess wizard. Write a short bio-sketch of Vishwanathan Anand and suggest a suitable title. You could take the help of the clues given below : (alter…

Title : Vishwanathan Anand — The Chess Wizard of India

Bio-sketch : Vishwanathan Anand was born on 11 December, 1969 in Chennai. His first teacher was his own mother, who taught him the moves of chess when he was a small child and encouraged him to play in local tournaments.

He showed extraordinary talent very early. At the age of sixteen he became the National Champion, and in 1988 he became India’s first Grandmaster — a title no Indian had held before him.

Anand went on to conquer the world of chess. He became the World Champion and defended the title several times, winning the admiration of players and fans across the globe for his speed, his sportsmanship and his quiet modesty.

In recognition of his achievements the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the Arjuna Award and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. He remains an inspiration to every young Indian who dreams of excellence.