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Viswanathan Anand Quotes

I go to the gym every day. That tends to taper off when I’m at a tournament. During tournaments, I’m not trying to build fitness. I’m simply trying to keep away any kind of tension. I go for long walks to clear my head Picture Quote #1

In chess, knowledge is a very transient thing. It changes so fast that even a single mouse-slip sometimes changes the evaluation Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

When I was about six, I saw my elder siblings play chess and pestered my mother into teaching me. Very soon, I was beating everyone at home, and they thought it would be good to join a club. So my sister would take me to the Tal chess club on Thursdays and weekends Picture Quote #1

You need to motivate yourself, no matter what-definitely when things are bad, but also when things are good. Or else, you risk becoming complacent Picture Quote #1

In 1996, the players at the VSB tournament in Amsterdam sent me a card for my wedding with this dedication, ‘Anand congrats on your wedding. You were a great player, now be ready to lose 50 points’ Picture Quote #1

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Things like the financial markets - a proper grounding in mathematics could help the common man. I believe that if people are more familiar with mathematical concepts... it can help deal with modern life, which is increasingly complex Picture Quote #1

Grandmasters decline with age. That’s a given. There is nothing special about the age of 40, but age eventually takes its toll. That much is clear. Beyond that, it’s about how long you can put off the effects and compensate for them. Mistakes will crop in, but you try to compensate for them with experience and hard work Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I don’t bench press, but I use machines to work 10-12 muscle groups. Biceps, triceps, a few things for the back, calves, shoulders and so on - and then I’ll go on the running machine, cross-trainer or mountain climber Picture Quote #1

When you play with the best in the world, it is important that you not lose focus. You must be fully focused. Even a minor error could result in a massive defeat Picture Quote #1

Being the undisputed world champion is a relief. We instituted a unified chess title, I am the absolute world champion Picture Quote #1

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Just before a game, I try to keep a clear mind so that I can focus better. I’m the kind of person who plays fast and relies a lot on intuition, so being at peace with myself is vital. Saying my daily prayers helps me achieve this heightened state of mind Picture Quote #1

In any match, there are few critical moments where there’s no second best decision. The rest of the moves are intuitive Picture Quote #1

I honestly don’t remember when and why I started calling my mom ‘Momsi’. These are family things; it starts for some reason. It’s not that I just call her Momsi; I call her other things as well! Picture Quote #1

I was very lucky that while I was a chess player in a country where chess was not a big deal, I happened to be in the one city where there was a sprouting chess team: Chennai Picture Quote #1

In Gujarat, we had the world record of largest number of chess games in a single venue - 20,500 - and in Tamil Nadu, I have been emphasizing on the positives of chess to the authorities Picture Quote #1

My job is to play chess, the game that I love. I achieve what I can in chess. That is what I focus on. Basically, I am always focused on playing the game, and this is important to me Picture Quote #1

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My parents were very supportive of my chess. When I got home after a game of chess, having missed school or something, they always made me feel very welcome; I didn’t feel guilty at all about pursuing chess with such fervour. They never, for instance, perceived sports as a rival to academics Picture Quote #1

There is technology where you can watch the match live online and also on TV. If people understood the game, I’m sure we would have a lot of chess fans by now Picture Quote #1

The broader the chess player you are, the easier it is to be competitive, and the same seems to be true of mathematics - if you can find links between different branches of mathematics, it can help you resolve problems. In both mathematics and chess, you study existing theory and use that to go forward Picture Quote #1

Parents, first and foremost, it is important to... understand and recognise the activities your child is naturally gravitating towards. It’s important also to ensure that your child likes what he or she is doing. I believe in exposing children to as many hobbies and extracurricular activities as possible Picture Quote #1

It’s important, according to me, to train in small doses so as to not lose the joy of playing chess. I personally think too many coaching and training classes may take away a child’s interest in the game itself. The essential thing to do is practise often and, in case of a doubt, to consult a trainer Picture Quote #1

There are some aspects of work you need to keep working on and no matter what environment you are in. Continuous learning is very important. It’s what I call ‘competitive tension’, which is about having a competition around Picture Quote #1

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I feel that schools and corporates should help the government in popularising sports in the country. Blaming the government for every sporting debacle will not be fair Picture Quote #1

Before a game, I avoid having a heavy meal so that I don’t feel sleepy at the board. You eat to be healthy, and that generally takes care of everything. Also, you can’t be too finicky, since at tournaments you tend to eat at restaurants here and there. But, as long as you’re eating sensibly, it’s all good Picture Quote #1

Intuition in chess can be defined as the first move that comes to mind when you see a position Picture Quote #1

A win is a win, which is about that particular moment Picture Quote #1

I’ll take my five positions per second any day, thank you Picture Quote #1

For every door the computers have closed they have opened a new one Picture Quote #1

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I go to the gym every day. That tends to taper off when I’m at a tournament. During tournaments, I’m not trying to build fitness. I’m simply trying to keep away any kind of tension. I go for long walks to clear my head. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) In chess, knowledge is a very transient thing. It changes so fast that even a single mouse-slip sometimes changes the evaluation (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) 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 Quotes) When I was about six, I saw my elder siblings play chess and pestered my mother into teaching me. Very soon, I was beating everyone at home, and they thought it would be good to join a club. So my sister would take me to the Tal chess club on Thursdays and weekends (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) You need to motivate yourself, no matter what-definitely when things are bad, but also when things are good. Or else, you risk becoming complacent (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) In 1996, the players at the VSB tournament in Amsterdam sent me a card for my wedding with this dedication, ‘Anand congrats on your wedding. You were a great player, now be ready to lose 50 points’ (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Things like the financial markets - a proper grounding in mathematics could help the common man. I believe that if people are more familiar with mathematical concepts... it can help deal with modern life, which is increasingly complex (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Grandmasters decline with age. That’s a given. There is nothing special about the age of 40, but age eventually takes its toll. That much is clear. Beyond that, it’s about how long you can put off the effects and compensate for them. Mistakes will crop in, but you try to compensate for them with experience and hard work. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) 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 Quotes) I don’t bench press, but I use machines to work 10-12 muscle groups. Biceps, triceps, a few things for the back, calves, shoulders and so on - and then I’ll go on the running machine, cross-trainer or mountain climber. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) When you play with the best in the world, it is important that you not lose focus. You must be fully focused. Even a minor error could result in a massive defeat. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Being the undisputed world champion is a relief. We instituted a unified chess title, I am the absolute world champion. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Just before a game, I try to keep a clear mind so that I can focus better. I’m the kind of person who plays fast and relies a lot on intuition, so being at peace with myself is vital. Saying my daily prayers helps me achieve this heightened state of mind. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) In any match, there are few critical moments where there’s no second best decision. The rest of the moves are intuitive. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) I honestly don’t remember when and why I started calling my mom ‘Momsi’. These are family things; it starts for some reason. It’s not that I just call her Momsi; I call her other things as well! (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) I was very lucky that while I was a chess player in a country where chess was not a big deal, I happened to be in the one city where there was a sprouting chess team: Chennai. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) In Gujarat, we had the world record of largest number of chess games in a single venue - 20,500 - and in Tamil Nadu, I have been emphasizing on the positives of chess to the authorities. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) My job is to play chess, the game that I love. I achieve what I can in chess. That is what I focus on. Basically, I am always focused on playing the game, and this is important to me. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) My parents were very supportive of my chess. When I got home after a game of chess, having missed school or something, they always made me feel very welcome; I didn’t feel guilty at all about pursuing chess with such fervour. They never, for instance, perceived sports as a rival to academics. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) There is technology where you can watch the match live online and also on TV. If people understood the game, I’m sure we would have a lot of chess fans by now. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) The broader the chess player you are, the easier it is to be competitive, and the same seems to be true of mathematics - if you can find links between different branches of mathematics, it can help you resolve problems. In both mathematics and chess, you study existing theory and use that to go forward. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Parents, first and foremost, it is important to... understand and recognise the activities your child is naturally gravitating towards. It’s important also to ensure that your child likes what he or she is doing. I believe in exposing children to as many hobbies and extracurricular activities as possible. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) It’s important, according to me, to train in small doses so as to not lose the joy of playing chess. I personally think too many coaching and training classes may take away a child’s interest in the game itself. The essential thing to do is practise often and, in case of a doubt, to consult a trainer. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) There are some aspects of work you need to keep working on and no matter what environment you are in. Continuous learning is very important. It’s what I call ‘competitive tension’, which is about having a competition around. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) I feel that schools and corporates should help the government in popularising sports in the country. Blaming the government for every sporting debacle will not be fair. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Before a game, I avoid having a heavy meal so that I don’t feel sleepy at the board. You eat to be healthy, and that generally takes care of everything. Also, you can’t be too finicky, since at tournaments you tend to eat at restaurants here and there. But, as long as you’re eating sensibly, it’s all good. (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) Intuition in chess can be defined as the first move that comes to mind when you see a position (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) A win is a win, which is about that particular moment (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) I’ll take my five positions per second any day, thank you (Viswanathan Anand Quotes) For every door the computers have closed they have opened a new one (Viswanathan Anand Quotes)

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