My practice schedule is not constant and changes a lot and depends on my moods also.

Before a match, I do not follow any chess news except the games.

I have a love for astronomy; Aruna, my wife, and I love travelling, so whenever we get an opportunity, we set off to explore places that have tickled our interest. We are also wildlife enthusiasts.

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.

I would prefer chess to become part of the Olympic Games. This would also lead to chess become more accepted as a sport in general.

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.

When there's an important tournament going on, I try and stay in a bubble. It's easy that way because then you don't have to worry about anything else.