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> [I personally prefer long-distance walking, but we are talking about pre-tournament preparation. During a tournament I make do with walking, mainly to concentrate before a game.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/i-personally-prefer-long-distance-walking-but-we-are-talking-about/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

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## More by Viswanathan Anand

> [My parents were very supportive of my chess. When I got home after a game of chess, having missed school or something, they always…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/my-parents-were-very-supportive-of-my-chess-when-i-got-home-after-a/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [Preparedness for a game that usually lasts four-five hours requires good physical condition and also steady nerves.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/preparedness-for-a-game-that-usually-lasts-four-five-hours-requires/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [I would never suggest to anyone that they drop school for chess. First of all even if you can make it in chess, your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/i-would-never-suggest-to-anyone-that-they-drop-school-for-chess-first/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/just-before-a-game-i-try-to-keep-a-clear-mind-so-that-i-can-focus/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/you-need-to-motivate-yourself-no-matter-what-definitely-when-things/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [Each match I approach like a new one. The work is so immense that you don't have time to sit and ponder.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/each-match-i-approach-like-a-new-one-the-work-is-so-immense-that-you/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [For me, chess is not a profession, it is a way of life, a passion. People may feel that I have conquered the peak…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/for-me-chess-is-not-a-profession-it-is-a-way-of-life-a-passion-people/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/before-a-game-i-avoid-having-a-heavy-meal-so-that-i-don-t-feel-sleepy/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [I personally prefer long-distance walking, but we are talking about pre-tournament preparation. During a tournament I make do with walking, mainly to concentrate before…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/i-personally-prefer-long-distance-walking-but-we-are-talking-about/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [Confidence is very important - even pretending to be Confident. If you make a Mistake but do not let your Opponent see what you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/confidence-is-very-important-even-pretending-to-be-confident-if-you/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [I feel that schools and corporates should help the government in popularising sports in the country. Blaming the government for every sporting debacle will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/i-feel-that-schools-and-corporates-should-help-the-government-in/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [I was reasonably interested in mathematics in school. Typically what happens is... when you start playing chess, it takes up a lot of your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/i-was-reasonably-interested-in-mathematics-in-school-typically-what/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [Chess has given me a lot more than I could ask for. I have been able to feel special, travel the world and do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/chess-has-given-me-a-lot-more-than-i-could-ask-for-i-have-been-able/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/parents-first-and-foremost-it-is-important-to-understand-and/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

> [Intuition in chess can be defined as the first move that comes to mind when you see a position.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/viswanathan-anand/intuition-in-chess-can-be-defined-as-the-first-move-that-comes-to/)

[Viswanathan Anand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viswanathan-anand/)

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