We want more women players to take up chess. There are few participants at the national level and hope it will grow. — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
In a way players at the top should try to promote the game in their own countries as that is the legacy… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
There is always the risk of being over-confident when you are preparing to face a weaker player. — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
The broader the chess player you are, the easier it is to be competitive, and the same seems to be true of… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Chess as a sport requires a lot of mental stamina, and this is what that makes it different from a physical sport.… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
In 1996, the players at the VSB tournament in Amsterdam sent me a card for my wedding with this dedication, 'Anand congrats… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Chess has given me a lot more than I could ask for. I have been able to feel special, travel the world… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
If you have a strong opponent, a competition is stimulating. I am generally most open to ideas when I have had a… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
I don't know how many calories an average chess player burns per game, but it often exceeds that of a player in… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
I was very lucky that while I was a chess player in a country where chess was not a big deal, I… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Psychology plays a big part but I always say psychology will only be a differentiator when the players are of equal technical… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Chess is like a language, the top players are very fluent at it. Talent can be developed scientifically but you have to… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
My parents were very supportive of my chess. When I got home after a game of chess, having missed school or something, they always… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Preparedness for a game that usually lasts four-five hours requires good physical condition and also steady nerves. — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
I would never suggest to anyone that they drop school for chess. First of all even if you can make it in chess, your… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
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… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Each match I approach like a new one. The work is so immense that you don't have time to sit and ponder. — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
For me, chess is not a profession, it is a way of life, a passion. People may feel that I have conquered the peak… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
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… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
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… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
Confidence is very important - even pretending to be Confident. If you make a Mistake but do not let your Opponent see what you… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
I feel that schools and corporates should help the government in popularising sports in the country. Blaming the government for every sporting debacle will… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
I was reasonably interested in mathematics in school. Typically what happens is... when you start playing chess, it takes up a lot of your… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
