Narendra Modi wishes Viswanathan Anand prior to World Championship

Viswanathan Anand

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday wished Viswanathan Anand good luck for the World Chess Championship.

Good Luck Vishy! Conveying my best wishes to our pride, Viswanathan Anand for the World Chess Championship in Sochi.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2014

Anand will play against Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the championship that begins Friday.