Chess.com Community And Viswanathan Anand Breaks Record In The Largest Chess Game Ever Played
Chess.com is excited to announce that over 60,000 people have participated in the historic Vishy vs. The World vote chess match. This surpasses the number of participants in the legendary 1999 Kasparov vs. The World match. The new record highlights the growth of the global chess community and its passion for coming together for a fun and collaborative challenge against one of the game's most iconic players.
If you haven't joined the match, it's not too late. You can still cast your vote to be a part of this historic match by clicking the button below!
The Vishy vs. The World match features five-time World Chess Champion GM Viswanathan Anand, one of the most iconic and beloved figures in chess, challenging the global community through a vote chess format. Chess.com members from around the world have been regularly voting on their preferred moves.
"It's fantastic to see the global chess community come together for this record-breaking match," said IM Danny Rensch, Chess.com's Chief Chess Officer. "To have over 60,000 people playing in a single game speaks to the immense respect people have for Vishy Anand. This match is a celebration of all that makes chess special."
The World's team is guided by four prominent chess creators: IM Tania Sachdev, IM Sagar Shah, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, and FM James Canty. Each coach is providing analysis and commentary on the game to help participants make informed decisions.
"I'm delighted that more than 60,000 people across the world are playing this game against me," said Anand. "We are playing a fascinating position and they have to decide on some very interesting options on every move. Exciting stuff!"
This event is not only a celebration of chess but also a tribute to Anand's immense contributions to the game and the inspiration he continues to provide to fans worldwide. The over 60,000 people currently playing this match are getting a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete against one of the game's living legends.
Who do you think will win the Vishy vs. The World match? Let us know in the comment section below.
Pedro Pinhata is the Writing Lead for Chess.com. He writes articles, feature announcements, event pages, and more. He has been playing chess since 2019 and lives in Brazil.
