Each match I approach like a new one. The work is so immense that you don't have time to sit and ponder.

In any match, there are few critical moments where there's no second best decision. The rest of the moves are intuitive.

It is important that you don't let your opponent impose his style of play on you. A part of that begins mentally. At the chessboard if you start blinking every time he challenges you then in a certain sense you are withdrawing. That is very important to avoid.

For me, each game is a new challenge, which has to be dealt with rationally and systematically. At that time, every other thought fades into oblivion.

I'll take my five positions per second any day, thank you

Being the undisputed world champion is a relief. We instituted a unified chess title, I am the absolute world champion.

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.