Episode 118 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Viswanathan Anand, one of the greatest chess players of all time. He is a five-time World Champion and was the first Grandmaster from India. His journey has inspired millions and helped make chess popular across the country. Known for his calm mind and sharp thinking, Anand has received many top honours, including the Padma Vibhushan.Beyond the board, Anand is a proud father to 12-year-old Akhil, a prodigious talent in art and mathematics. Akhil has a deep fascination with patterns and often blends his love for both subjects by spotting mathematical beauty in the world around him. He has written a book titled The Heart of Math: A Young Boy’s Passion for Art, Math and Pattern, which showcases his unique way of seeing the world.
This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:06 - Gukesh vs Magnus06:46 - Cheating in Chess
16:22 - Samay’s Impact on Indian Chess
20:15 - Vishy’s Impact on Indian Chess
26:24 - Rating His Juniors
31:58 - Why South India Dominates Chess
33:17 - Arjun vs Gukesh vs Prag
33:34 - Vishy’s Favourite Rivalry
35:48 - Vishy vs Magnus
41:12 - Computers in Chess
48:12 - Kasparov vs Deep Blue
53:16 - How the Mind of a Grandmaster Works
56:19 - Levon vs Vishy (2013)
01:16:20 - Vishy on Mikhail Tal
01:22:05 - Who Was Paul Morphy?
01:24:06 - Can Chess Make You Insane?
01:30:37 - How chess players make money?
01:38:46 - Learning from His Spouse
01:40:26 - What’s Next for Vishy
01:43:28 - Vishy’s Question for Prakhar
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