Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Vishy Anand shares success mantra at JLF 2026
Viswanathan Anand, a famous chess player from India, talked to kids and young people at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
He shared his secrets to success and told stories from his life.
He said that practicing regularly is important and that it's okay to lose sometimes.
He also advised not to rely too much on ready-made solutions or answers from AI.
He talked about his book and how he became a champion in chess.
Many people came to listen to him and buy his book.
Viswanathan Anand shared his success mantra at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026.
He advised kids to rely on regular practice and not fear defeats.
Anand discouraged relying on ready-made solutions and AI for answers.
He shared inspiring stories from his book and chess career.
The session was attended by many fans and admirers who bought his book.
- Who
- Viswanathan Anand, Indian chess Grandmaster
- What
- Shared success mantra and chess insights at JLF 2026
- When
- Friday, Day-2 of the festival
- Where
- Charbagh, Clarks Amer, Jaipur
- Why
- To inspire kids and youngsters with his experiences and advice
- Event
- Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026
- Location
- Charbagh, Clarks Amer, Jaipur
- Date
- Friday, Day-2
- Speaker
- Viswanathan Anand
- Topic
- Success mantra and chess insights
- Advice
- Rely on regular practice, don't fear defeats
- Book
- Inspirational tales from his book
- Interviewer
- Rahul Bhattacharya
