LatestChess - Interviews - Interview with GrandMaster Viswanathan Anand

LatestChess:- In India, Many young chess players are ready to take a break in the education and they are fully focused on chess preparations, do you think it is a risky approach considering the risk of the failure possibility?
Viswanathan Anand:- A normal childhood is very important. It is healthy to have a lot of interests and go to school . It is not just academics but also the need to interact with other children . Children are very smart and they can very easily learn to balance both academics and chess.

One of the rare pictures - Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand with Karpov

LatestChess:- You are member of ACP and also Chess Players Association of India, what role should these bodies play and is it useful to have players associations? do you plan to take lead role in any of this organizations in future?
Viswanathan Anand:- They provide a platform and a voice for the chess players. They are able to act on decisions and matters that affect chess . I do try and help when I can but I dont see myself taking a lead role for the next few years at least.

LatestChess:- Whom you consider as next V. Anand from India?
Viswanathan Anand:- Tough to say. Sasi & Hari are the close contenders.

Thanks Anand. It's been good talking to you. We wish you all the best!