I appreciate the support and anyone who takes up a position on my behalf. Especially in matches, this feeling that there are people behind you, gives me a lot of strength.

For every door the computers have closed they have opened a new one.

A win is a win, which is about that particular moment.

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.

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.

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