A win is a win, which is about that particular moment. Viswanathan Anand momentwin Change image and share on social
In the knockout tournaments, it's futile to prepare for a grand finale. You may have worked out many strategies for the final. But you may lose in the first round itself. Viswanathan Anand finalfinalefutile Change image and share on social
If revenge motivates you, go for it! But the main thing is to set your game in order. Viswanathan Anand gamemainmotivate Change image and share on social
I have a love for astronomy; Aruna, my wife, and I love travelling, so whenever we get an opportunity, we set off to explore places that have tickled our interest. We are also wildlife enthusiasts. Viswanathan Anand arunaastronomyenthusiast Change image and share on social
I don't know how many calories an average chess player burns per game, but it often exceeds that of a player in ball games. It is not only the chess as such: You need to be fit and undergo complicated preparation. Viswanathan Anand averageballburn share on social
Preparedness for a game that usually lasts four-five hours requires good physical condition and also steady nerves. Viswanathan Anand conditiongamegood Change image and share on social
Before a match, I do not follow any chess news except the games. Viswanathan Anand chessfollowgame Change image and share on social
Chess as a sport requires a lot of mental stamina, and this is what that makes it different from a physical sport. Chess players have a unique ability of taking in a lot of information and remembering relevant bits. So, memory and mental stamina are the key attributes. Viswanathan Anand abilityattributebit share on social
I appreciate the support and anyone who takes up a position on my behalf. Especially in matches, this feeling that there are people behind you, gives me a lot of strength. Viswanathan Anand behalffeltlot Change image and share on social
The Internet gives you access to a lot of material, and it's fun to sit and read. I go to something like Wikipedia and look at different topics... I find the subject fascinating. I like to read about concepts and mathematicians. Viswanathan Anand accessconceptfascinate share on social