Viswanathan Anand on Magnus vs Gukesh, Cheating in Chess, Hans Niemann & @SamayRainaOfficial

Checkout premium audio eyewear by Lenskart “PHONIC” : https://in.lskt.co/fQEe/ytifjulyprapho Episode 118 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Viswanathan Anand, one of the greatest chess players of all time. He is a five-time World Champion and was the first Grandmaster from India. His journey has inspired millions and helped make chess popular across the country. Known for his calm mind and sharp thinking, Anand has received many top honours, including the Padma Vibhushan. Beyond the board, Anand is a proud father to 12-year-old Akhil, a prodigious talent in art and mathematics. Akhil has a deep fascination with patterns and often blends his love for both subjects by spotting mathematical beauty in the world around him. He has written a book titled The Heart of Math: A Young Boy’s Passion for Art, Math and Pattern, which showcases his unique way of seeing the world. Recording Date: July 28, 2025 Master the Most Useful Human Skill: https://bit.ly/3Vdu64A Listen to this podcast and other episodes of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AyDc7N... #chess #magnuscarlsen #gukesh ---------------------------------------------- 👉🏻ART OF CONVERSATION ---------------------------------------------- Art of Conversation is a unique program with concepts, strategies, and guidance to help you have meaningful interactions with the people who matter. Get better at talking to people here: https://www.artofconversation.in/ -------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT THIS PODCAST IN AUDIO -------------------------------------------------------------- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AyDc7N... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast... Google Podcast:    • The Prakhar Gupta Xperience   -------------------------------------------------- CHECK US OUT EVERYWHERE -------------------------------------------------- 👉🏻SOCIALS Instagram:   / theprakharguptaxperience   Twitter:   / prvkhvr   Facebook:   / prakharkepravachan   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AyDc7N... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS ENQUIRIES & COLLABORATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For sponsorship, brand collaborations, and more. Email to [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For hiring queries. Email to [email protected] -------------------------------------------------- OTHER CHANNELS -------------------------------------------------- PGX Clips:    / @pgxclips   PG Plus:    / @prakharguptaplus   ---------------------------------------------- TEAM ---------------------------------------------- Produced by– Ansh Bhatnagar, Govind Vashistha Host– Prakhar Gupta This is what we talked about: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Gukesh vs Magnus 06:20 - Magnus vs Hans Niemann Controversy 06:42 - Ad 08:24 - Cheating in Chess 18:00 - Samay’s Impact on Indian Chess 21:53 - Vishy’s Impact on Indian Chess 28:02 - Rating His Juniors 33:36 - Why South India Dominates Chess 34:55 - Arjun vs Gukesh vs Prag 35:12 - Vishy’s Favourite Rivalry 37:26 - Vishy vs Magnus 42:50 - Computers in Chess 49:50 - Kasparov vs Deep Blue 54:54 - How the Mind of a Grandmaster Works 57:57 - Levon vs Vishy (2013) 01:17:58 - Vishy on Mikhail Tal 01:23:43 - Who Was Paul Morphy? 01:25:44 - Can Chess Make You Insane? 01:32:15 - How chess players make money? 01:40:24 - Learning from His Spouse 01:42:04 - What’s Next for Vishy 01:45:06 - Vishy’s Question for Prakhar