The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has called Vishwanathan Anand the grandest of the Grand Masters in Chess. Following is the text of Dr. Singh's message to Vishwanathan Anand on his triumph at the World Chess Championship:

"I am delighted to salute you at your 4th world class Chess Championship triumph within a decade. I understand that your championship game in Sofia was played under the most difficult circumstances but you proved once again that you remain the grandest of Grand Masters. You have made the country proud and I join millions of admirers of the game of chess in celebrating your magnificent triumph."