World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand shares his favourite picture and talks about how these magnificent cats inspire him when he plays
Namrata Bhawnani
Posted On Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 03:01:50 AM
Posted On Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 03:01:50 AM
Indian Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is a man of many interests. From travelling to astronomy, the range is fascinating.
When he travels, he is particularly interested in wildlife safaris. He has taken several trips to Africa, but this particular trip was special.
Shot in Botswana where he holidayed with his wife Aruna, this is his favourite picture chosen from his many photo albums.
Anand fondly remembers the trips as he says, “This picture was taken in Mokolodi, Botswana.
Full article here.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Anand rocks.
If that cheetah turned out to be fond of Indian meat, we would have had a vacant world championship right now. 😉
Hi Susan Polgar,
Well,to me,it seems that the big picture of this article is Anand’s humanitarian zeal with warriors appreciation for the big cat’s endurance.
Great Anand.
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Venky [ India – Chennai ]
unrelated but meanwhile, Anand’s mentioning of King Rawana as the inventor of Chess is making headlines in Sri Lanka.
you are great man i hope to be strong like you
you are great man i hope to be strong like you best wishes to you
Anand is new dad:
http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/aruna-vishy-anand-proud-parents-of-baby-boy/
Hi Susan polgar,
Congrats Anand & Aruna.
Well,the rule,no to addition but okay to exchange,applies on the chess board only but in life and achievements,addition and achievement is a pleasant pleasure – so Jr.Anand will be a pleasure by all means to their parents and to all.
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Venky [ India – Chennai ]