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
Sometimes an opponent stops breathing, and you realise something drastic has happened and they are trying not to let on. Or they go quiet, or they get fidgety. After a while you pick these things up and become more alert to them. Viswanathan Anand alertbreathedrastic share on social
Sometimes, if you are nervous, it could actually turn out to be a manifestation of your exhaustion. The point is that any setback is bad, but if you see it from a perspective, you'll recover. Viswanathan Anand badexhaustionmanifestation Change image and share on social
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
There is always the risk of being over-confident when you are preparing to face a weaker player. Viswanathan Anand confidentfaceplayer 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
Before a match, I do not follow any chess news except the games. Viswanathan Anand chessfollowgame Change image and share on social