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

Psychology plays a big part but I always say psychology will only be a differentiator when the players are of equal technical strength.

Carlsen will be ridiculously difficult to play against. (on the 2013 World Championship match)

It is very difficult to play a single blitz game! You want to play for a long time. So I tend not to do that anymore.

I love travelling and going on wildlife safaris. I have an interest in astronomy. I like reading on current affairs, business and science. I love doing nothing if I can help it.

If you have a strong opponent, a competition is stimulating. I am generally most open to ideas when I have had a bad result. In chess, too, players specialise. This specialty then becomes an entry barrier.

Chess as a sport requires a lot of mental stamina, and this is what that makes it different from a physical sport. Chess players have a unique ability of taking in a lot of information and remembering relevant bits. So, memory and mental stamina are the key attributes.