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“When I was about six, I saw my elder siblings play chess and pestered my mother into teaching me. Very soon, I was beating everyone at home, and they thought it would be good to join a club. So my sister would take me to the Tal chess club on Thursdays and weekends.”

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Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand is an Indian chess grandmaster, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. Born on December 11, 1969, he has won numerous international titles and competitions, including the World Chess Championship multiple times. Anand's contributions to the game have been recognized with numerous awards, and he has inspired a generation of chess players around the world. more

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