Psychology says simply spending more time on something doesn't guarantee mastery; researchers studying 44,213 chess players found focused training far outperformed repetitionForget the 10,000-hour rule; a new chess study reveals focused, feedback-driven practice is key. Researchers found players who reviewed mis...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bobby Fischer: 'I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in...'Quote of the day by Bobby Fischer: Bobby Fischer, the legendary chess grandmaster, famously stated, "I don’t believe in psychology. I belie...
09 Mar, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Divya Deshmukh: How a Nagpur girl became India's brand new Chess queenIn 2025, Divya Deshmukh secured a historic win at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Koneru Humpy in a tense fi...
29 Jul, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
Gukesh in different position as world champ because Magnus Carlsen is there: KasparovGarry Kasparov acknowledges D Gukesh's world championship win but notes Magnus Carlsen's perceived superiority. Kasparov emphasizes that Gu...
13 May, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Nobel Prizes highlight the intersection of AI and fundamental researchThis year's Nobel Prizes highlight AI's significant role in basic research, illustrating how computing blurs scientific boundaries. Winners...
11 Oct, 2024, 11.09 PM IST
Best chess books: Essential reads for beginners, intermediate, and advanced playersChess is a game of strategy, patience, and skill, and the right books can significantly enhance your understanding and performance. This co...
09 Jul, 2024, 10.14 PM IST
Chess: Psychological battle at heart of 'unusual' world championship matchThe play of chess grandmasters Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren, battling it out for the world title, has oscillated between touches of br...
22 Apr, 2023, 12.51 AM IST
Hosting the Chess Olympiad is good; but winning it is more importantIn individual tournaments, results depend only on your own performance. Whereas, in a team event, everyone’s performance counts. In the 200...
16 Jul, 2022, 11.35 PM IST
Investing lessons learnt from a Grand Master!Although chess and investing are quite different, there are many lessons that investors can take from the game.
25 Jun, 2021, 04.22 PM IST
Senior citizens in New Delhi district to get services of psychologists, doctors at doorstepThe move is aimed at providing holistic support to around 60,000 senior citizens living in the New Delhi district, nodal officer doctor Nit...
17 Oct, 2020, 04.55 PM IST
No gamble! This IIM professor uses poker in the classroomDeepak Dhayanithy uses the game to teach at the management institute, and has also played against Viswanathan Anand.
28 May, 2018, 11.26 AM IST
Viswanathan Anand learnt chess basics from his mother!The former world champion says that his job becomes very stressful during tournaments and the game needs continuous practise.
20 Oct, 2016, 10.00 AM IST
I give myself 8 out of 10 in 2014: Viswanathan AnandFollowing defeat in the world championship to Magnus Carlsen, Anand made a strong comeback by winning the London Classics title to conclude...
20 Dec, 2014, 05.07 PM IST
Game of Thrones: Viswanathan Anand takes on World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen on SaturdayThe venue is the Russian resort town of Sochi, where the facilities built for the 2014 Winter Olympics that took place in February will be ...
07 Nov, 2014, 06.42 AM IST
Psychology rules for getting better at chess and lifeChess psychology can be distilled to two simple rules: Don’t ever be afraid of your opponent; fight as hard as you can until the game is ov...
28 May, 2014, 01.13 PM IST
Analytics skills no longer an extension of IT pros; important for biz: Vishwanathan AnandBusiness analytics, which is assuming huge significance today as a function that helps business leaders make the right decision, draws a lo...
22 Apr, 2014, 05.19 AM IST
Viswanathan Anand made unusual blunders: Magnus CarlsenMagnus Carlsen spoke about his opponent Anand, his experience in India and much more…
23 Nov, 2013, 08.27 AM IST