Anand is World Champion again
Chess World Champion Viswanathan Anand poses with his trophy after defending his title against runner-up and challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in Bonn October 29, 2008. WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: It's his third world chess title, but the relief at winning this one is palpable and the joy is unbridled. ''I'm just exhausted, man,'' Vishwanathan Anand told the Times of India, speaking on his cell phone from Bonn on the way back to his hotel to stash away his trophy before heading out for a Mexican dinner. It's been so bad, he said, that he's not even followed the world financial crisis, let alone the Obamania that's sweeping America - something unusual for a guy who likes to stay on top of news and current events. But the preparation has been bruising, and his team of seconds is so overjoyed that everything panned out well that they are already out roistering, well before Anand and his wife Aruna can join them. ''I might surprise you guys this t...