Viswanathan Anand Photo Credit: PTI Vishy's highlight in the tournament was, of course, his victory over World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round.

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, on Thursday, won the World Rapid Chess tournament title in Saudi Arabia after beating Russia’s Vladimir Fedoseev 2-0 in a two-game tie-break. Wishes poured in from all corners and Prime Minister too joined the bandwagon. And without a delay, the four-time World Champion replied with a heartwarming tweet. (READ: Viswanathan Anand wins World Rapid Chess Championship, gets special congratulatory message from Garry Kasparov)

Moments after his victory the Prime Minister tweeted, "Congratulations @vishy64theking! You've proven your mettle time and again. Your tenacity inspires us. India is proud of your exemplary success at the World Rapid Chess Championship!"

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And within few minutes he replied back thanking PM Modi for his words. "Thank you sir. Its my privilege. Everytime I hear the anthem on the winners podium, that one moment you fight back your tears just watching the tri colour go up."

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Vishy's highlight in the tournament was, of course, his victory over World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round, etching his first victory over the Norwegian after back-to-back defeats in World Championship in 2013 and 2014.

Ecstatic after the win, Anand said, “The last two rapid events were nothing short of disastrous. I came here in a pessimistic frame of mind. But it has just been the most wonderful surprise. But I played well."