An unforgettable display by Negi
Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Intrigue and awe were writ large on the faces of those watching an unprecedented spectacle involving a chess player.
Although there was never a doubt over Parimarjan Negi’s astonishing concentration level, the 13-year-old Grandmaster gave an unforgettable example of his prowess at the Russian Centre here on Tuesday.
Parimarjan played blindfolded, that too, simultaneously against four rivals of varying playing strengths. This was also the first time since August 1991, when Viswanathan Anand gave a similar display at a city square in Amsterdam and won 3.5-0.5, when an Indian GM was taking up such a challenge.
Amid heightened suspense and excitement, Parimarjan overcame Chandan Jha, Vikrant Sharma and Harshal Shahi. A momentary lapse in concentration saw him slip to defeat against an experienced Akshat Aggarwal. “It was a different experience to play blindfold,” said Parimarjan after posting an impressive 3-1 score-line.
Soon thereafter, Parimarjan took on 30 players in a simultaneous display. He won 28, drew one and lost the other. 
amazing! i can see 2 moves deep 🙂
Capablanca could only see 1 move ahead.
The rest of it was intuition.
At least that was what he said.
And if I begin to tink futher about this.
I know a world champion that can not even look 1 move ahead.
And after reading what I already have tried to write down, I’ll like to to make another spelling correction.
Why can’t we edit our own posts?
(or at least delete them)
Especially just now when things began to work so strange after that Google took over this blog with their beta software.
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And if I begin to think further about this.
I know a world champion that can not even look 1 move ahead.
Nice….Chess did originate in India…history now repeats…the young Vishy will soon meet the old vishy
Did anyone count how many times Aggarwal went to the bathroom? 😉