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Watch: Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh, and chess champions dance at Pongal breakfast, video goes viral


Published on 2025-01-13 02:05:22 - MSN
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  • Indian chess legends came together for a delightful Pongal celebration, and a video of the event is now taking social media by storm. On Sunday, January 12, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand hosted an intimate gathering at his home.

The article discusses a viral video featuring Indian chess grandmasters Viswanathan Anand and D. Gukesh celebrating Pongal, a traditional harvest festival in Tamil Nadu, with a dance performance. The video, which was shared on social media, shows the chess champions enjoying a festive breakfast and dancing to the song "Naatu Naatu" from the movie "RRR," which won an Oscar for Best Original Song. This light-hearted moment was captured during a break at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in the Netherlands, showcasing a blend of cultural celebration and the camaraderie among chess players. The video has resonated with fans, highlighting the human side of these chess prodigies and spreading joy across social media platforms.

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