Spreading joy in the world of chess: Anish Giri turns 31 years old today

Born in 1994, Anish Giri turns 31 years old today, on 28 June 2025. Anish is a player whom we have known for almost a decade now. In this article, we go down memory lane with some selected images that tell the story of what a gem of an individual Anish is. Amruta and I first met Anish in 2015 at the London Chess Classic. The then young GM has turned into an experienced player – as he remains at the top of the world rankings! | Photos: Amruta Mokal