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“You need to motivate yourself, no matter what-definitely when things are bad, but also when things are good. Or else, you risk becoming complacent.”

Quote by Viswanathan Anand

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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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