I keep forcing, I keep learning new things in the game, and so far I have been taking challenges as they come.
Viswanathan AnandIn the knockout tournaments, it's futile to prepare for a grand finale. You may have worked out many strategies for the final. But you may lose in the first round itself.
Viswanathan AnandJust before a game, I try to keep a clear mind so that I can focus better. I'm the kind of person who plays fast and relies a lot on intuition, so being at peace with myself is vital. Saying my daily prayers helps me achieve this heightened state of mind.
Viswanathan AnandIt 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.
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