Chess 101, Openings & Psychology ft. Viswanathan Anand | Know Time 175
Know Time
21,625 views
Learn chess from one of the greatest players in history. In this episode of Know Time, Viswanathan Anand shares practical chess lessons for beginners and experienced players alike, covering openings, strategy, calculation, psychology, and the habits that separate strong players from the rest.
What makes a good chess opening? How should beginners study chess? Are openings more important than tactics? How has modern chess changed because of engines and AI? Anand explains the principles behind strong play rather than just memorizing moves, offering timeless advice for anyone looking to improve.
Whether you're just learning chess, climbing the online rating ladder, or competing in tournaments, this conversation is packed with insights from a five-time World Chess Champion.
In this episode:
Chess openings every player should understand
Common mistakes beginners make
Strategy vs tactics in chess
How to think during a game
Developing calculation and visualization
The role of intuition in chess
Chess psychology and decision-making
How AI and chess engines changed preparation
Advice for improving at every level
Lessons from a World Champion
If you enjoy conversations on chess, strategy, psychology, AI, and high performance, subscribe to Know Time for more in-depth interviews with world-class experts.
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TIMELINE
0:00 Trailer
1:31 Introduction
3:19 Chess: Art vs. Sport vs. Science
15:54 Natural Talent in Chess
21:03 Flow State
22:51 Chess Opening Theory: 1.E4 The King’s Pawn Opening
32:02 Chess Opening Theory: 1.D4 The Queen’s Pawn Opening
35:54 How Many Openings Do You Need To Learn?
37:52 Mental Warfare in Chess
41:38 Chess Psychology
49:45 Analysis of Viswanathan Anand vs. Joel Lautier 1997
56:30 Impact of Chess Engines
1:01:00 Intuition in Chess
1:03:19 Online vs. Over The Board
1:05:50 Chess & Intelligence
1:08:40 Crisis in Chess?
1:14:46 Lego Interpretation & Inspirations
1:19:04 Greatest Chess Player, Legacy & Meaning of Life
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Beyond that, he managed to bring so many people into chess, he will long be remembered. I am always happy to see when he appears in a tournament here and there.
Chess 101, Openings & Psychology ft. Viswanathan Anand | Know Time 175
Know Time
21,625 views
Learn chess from one of the greatest players in history. In this episode of Know Time, Viswanathan Anand shares practical chess lessons for beginners and experienced players alike, covering openings, strategy, calculation, psychology, and the habits that separate strong players from the rest.
What makes a good chess opening? How should beginners study chess? Are openings more important than tactics? How has modern chess changed because of engines and AI? Anand explains the principles behind strong play rather than just memorizing moves, offering timeless advice for anyone looking to improve.
Whether you're just learning chess, climbing the online rating ladder, or competing in tournaments, this conversation is packed with insights from a five-time World Chess Champion.
In this episode:
Chess openings every player should understand
Common mistakes beginners make
Strategy vs tactics in chess
How to think during a game
Developing calculation and visualization
The role of intuition in chess
Chess psychology and decision-making
How AI and chess engines changed preparation
Advice for improving at every level
Lessons from a World Champion
If you enjoy conversations on chess, strategy, psychology, AI, and high performance, subscribe to Know Time for more in-depth interviews with world-class experts.
Vishy: Instagram: vishy.mindmaster
SUPPORT:
Patreon: Patreon: knowtime
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support
Youtube Membership: @knowtime
Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/
PODCAST:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPk...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
CONNECT:
Youtube: Subscribe!
Instagram: Instagram: knowtimetofly
Instagram (Personal): Instagram: shalajlawania
Twitter: Twitter: knowtimetofly
Twitter (Personal): Twitter: shalajlawania
Facebook: Facebook: knowtimetofly
Reddit: Reddit: knowtimetofly
Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/
Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania
TIMELINE
0:00 Trailer
1:31 Introduction
3:19 Chess: Art vs. Sport vs. Science
15:54 Natural Talent in Chess
21:03 Flow State
22:51 Chess Opening Theory: 1.E4 The King’s Pawn Opening
32:02 Chess Opening Theory: 1.D4 The Queen’s Pawn Opening
35:54 How Many Openings Do You Need To Learn?
37:52 Mental Warfare in Chess
41:38 Chess Psychology
49:45 Analysis of Viswanathan Anand vs. Joel Lautier 1997
56:30 Impact of Chess Engines
1:01:00 Intuition in Chess
1:03:19 Online vs. Over The Board
1:05:50 Chess & Intelligence
1:08:40 Crisis in Chess?
1:14:46 Lego Interpretation & Inspirations
1:19:04 Greatest Chess Player, Legacy & Meaning of Life
#chess