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Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand is married to Aruna Anand; they married on Jun 27, 1996.

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Viswanathan Anand is an Indian chess grandmaster who became India's first grandmaster in 1988. He won the world chess championship five times.

Also known as: Vishy Anand.

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Who has Viswanathan Anand dated?

  1. Jun 27, 1996 — present

    Aruna Anand

    married · Confirmed

    Viswanathan Anand married Aruna Anand on 27 June 1996 in an arranged marriage. They have a son, born in 2011. No change in status has been reported.

What is Viswanathan Anand's zodiac sign?

NameZodiac signNationality
Viswanathan AnandThis page Sagittarius Indian
Aruna AnandCurrent wife — —

Zodiac signs are Western sun signs worked out from public birth dates; nationality is from Wikidata. A dash means the information is not public. Rumoured links are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Viswanathan Anand's wife?

Viswanathan Anand is married to Aruna Anand. They married on Jun 27, 1996.

Who has Viswanathan Anand dated?

Viswanathan Anand's sourced relationship history: Aruna Anand (married, 1996–present).

How many times has Viswanathan Anand been married?

Viswanathan Anand has one recorded marriage: Aruna Anand (1996–present).

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