Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Chess Players Strive to Master Multi-Format Play
Chess players are learning to play different types of chess, like fast and slow versions.
It's like playing tennis on different surfaces!
Top players like Nihal Sarin and Gukesh are trying to get better at all types of chess.
Veteran player Viswanathan Anand says players shouldn't ignore any format.
It's important to adapt and work hard in all the formats to do well in chess.
Viswanathan Anand advises chess players not to dismiss any game format.
Nihal Sarin is focusing on improving his classical game, facing challenges after the eSports World Cup.
Gukesh had to skip a tournament due to commitments to a Blitz tournament.
Anand emphasizes the need to be competitive across all formats, even if success isn't guaranteed.
Top players are adapting to various time controls and switching between formats.
- Who
- Viswanathan Anand, Nihal Sarin, Gukesh, and other chess players.
- What
- Chess players are learning to balance and excel in different chess formats.
- When
- During the Chennai Grand Masters and ongoing tournaments.
- Where
- Chennai, India and various chess tournaments.
- Why
- To compete effectively in a sport that is evolving with multiple formats.
Speed Chess
Classical Chess
Training Focus
Speed Chess
Prioritizing speed chess
Classical Chess
Focusing on classical chess
- Event
- Chennai Grand Masters
- Player
- Nihal Sarin
- Key Figure
- Viswanathan Anand
- Focus
- Adapting to different formats
- Format Examples
- Classical, Blitz, and eSports
