For the latest episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansall, Founder of Myntra and Cult.fit, is in conversation with India’s first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand.

Viswanathan is a five-time World Chess Champion. Anand's most significant achievements include being a five-time World Chess Champion, winning the World Rapid Chess Championship, and the World Blitz Chess Championship. Additionally, his victories in prestigious tournaments like Linares and Corus are highly notable in the chess world. Viswanathan revolutionised the chess landscape in India.

His victories brought national pride and global recognition, inspiring a surge in young players and increased investment in chess infrastructure. Anand's success fostered a vibrant chess culture, making India a formidable force in the sport. Join us for an inspiring conversation with the Grandmaster on his journey with chess, some stories with other chess players, the evolution of chess, and his experiences throughout his career.

Resource List:

About Viswanathan Anand: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viswanathan_Anand

Viswanathan Anand FIDE Profile: https://ratings.fide.com/profile/5000017

Google DeepMind Blog Article: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/alphazero-shedding-new-light-on-chess-shogi-and-go/

AlphaZero: https://www.chess.com/terms/alphazero-chess-engine

All India Chess Federation: https://aicf.in/

International Chess Federation: https://www.fide.com/

Chess In India: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_in_India

Indian Chess Players: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_chess_players

About Garry Kasparov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Kasparov

About Anatoly Karpov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov

About Vladmir Kramnik: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Kramnik

About Mikhail Gurevich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Gurevich_(chess_player)

What is ZugZwang?: https://www.chess.com/article/view/what-is-zugzwang-chess-terms