Chennai: Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand’s father, K Viswanathan, died here today following brief illness.
He was 92 and breathed his last at a city hospital, family sources said. A former General Manager of the Southern Railway, Viswanathan is survived by two sons and a daughter. Anandās wife Aruna described him as a great support to the celebrated chess player.
He was a great support to Anand. He witnessed all of Anandās world championship victories, Aruna said.
“A simple man, he made sure his son had the right values. He took great pride in his achievements,” she added.