Who said what after Viswanathan Anand clinched bronze medal at World Blitz Chess Championship

ndia's ace chess player Viswanathan Anand proved yet again why he is a force to be reckoned with even at the age of 48, as he clinched the bronze medal in the blitz category of the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.

This victory was made all the more sweeter, as the Indian chess star had already clinched the goal medal in the rapid format of the tournament, defeating old foe Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the way.

While Anand came up trumps in the rapid category earlier this week, it was Carlsen's turn to take the top spot on the podium, as he clinched gold in the blitz format. The world no 1 defeated Anton Korobov of Ukraine in the final round of the blitz format, to finish with a tally of 16 points from a possible 21.

Meanwhile, Anand defeated Maxim Vachier-Lagrave of France, to take his tally in this format to 14.5 points, to clinch the bronze medal. Meanwhile, Sergei Karjakin of Russia, who also ended on 14.5 points, clinched the silver medal.

After his momentous win, Anand took to Twitter to express his happiness at winning the title. He also went on to say, with his tongue firmly between his cheek we believe, that the picture itself was a reassurance for his wife that he was indeed bringing the medals home.

Thanks everyone. Mildly put, I am very pleased with my play! Happy 2018. Now family time till Wijk. This picture is for my wife, she has asked me to bring the medals back very safely. This is proof! pic.twitter.com/zkwE41tanm

— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) December 31, 2017

Other greats from the world of Chess also had their say about the 48-year-old's victory. Here's what Gary Kasparov and Susan Polger had to say.

And nice of Vishy and Magnus to bring the speed titles to our world's smallest trade union of world champions—just six living members!

— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) December 30, 2017

Carlsen made an incredible comeback on final day to win @worldrapidblitz Blitz Championship by 1.5 pt! Silver to Karjakin and Bronze to the ageless legend Anand! Truly amazing! @FIDE_chess @chessdom @EuropeEchecs pic.twitter.com/2nAAkGg7HS

— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) December 30, 2017

Congrats to Vishy Anand, who won World Rapid Championship and took bronze medal in the King Salman World Blitz Championship @vishy64theking #RiyadhChess pic.twitter.com/nxThpaH1Lf

— Anastasiya Karlovich (@NastiaKarlovich) December 30, 2017

Here are a few other reactions on the internet, from Anand's famous victory.

While Carlsen became World Blitz Champion, a lot of praise goes to Anand - one gold and one bronze as a 48 year old in a field like this is just massive. #RiyadhChess https://t.co/Q3BtTjWNg9

— Tarjei J. Svensen (@TarjeiJS) December 30, 2017

Anand to NRK: "That's the Magnus I remember when I said he was the big favourite. I remember especially in Leuven in blitz, it was very impressive.I am happy for him. He congratulated me very warmly yesterday. Now I can congratulate him." #RiyadhChess #nrksjakk

— Tarjei J. Svensen (@TarjeiJS) December 30, 2017

If you look up the word "gentleman" in a dictionary, it should say "Viswanathan Anand" #RiyadhChess #nrksjakk https://t.co/KUq45j4eH7

— Tarjei J. Svensen (@TarjeiJS) December 30, 2017

@vishy64theking amazing 5 days speed chess fm original 'Lightning Kid'1) one loss over 36 games!!2) +6=9-0 Rapid3) +9=11-1 Blitz4) +46.8 rating pts Rapid, climbing 13 ranks, #5 now5) +64.8 pts in Blitz, climbing 16 ranks, #15 now6) $250,000 prize moneyPhenom performance!?

— V Shankar Ram (@shankar1205) December 30, 2017

Congratulations! Since your matches with Magnus you have a lot of fans in Norway who are genuinly happy for your success. Get some well earned rest, and come prepared and show your best at Tata Steel Chess come the new year!

— Ole Morten Persen (@OleMPersen) December 31, 2017

Congrats sir. We always believed in you. Just want to share conversation between me and Susan Polgar on Facebook. Keep it coming. :) pic.twitter.com/OJzIB6Uyob

— Ankit Shah (@TheAnkitShah) December 31, 2017

Another medal for a certain Vishy Anand. Terrific stuff. #RiyadhChess2017 #WorldBlitz

— Jonathan Tisdall (@GMjtis) December 30, 2017