Lightning Kid: 64 Winning Lessons from the Boy Who Became Five-Time World Chess Champion
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Smart ideas. Sharp moves. Sheer grit.
India's first chess Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand has wowed the world with his brilliant mind and fearless play.
From growing up as a young prodigy in Chennai, known as 'Lightning Kid' for his blazing-fast moves, to becoming a global legend by taking on the toughest chess players, Vishy's journey is packed with game-changing twists, masterful tactics and nail-biting matches.
This book dives into the most dramatic moments of Anand's life and career - wins, losses, comebacks and masterstrokes - along with 64 bite-sized lessons, one for every square on the chessboard. Whether it's learning how to stay calm under pressure, bounce back after a loss or think several moves ahead, this is the tale of a true champion - and a guide to thinking big, staying humble and playing your best game.
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About the author
Viswanathan Anand, known fondly as Vishy, is one of the most prominent names in chess. Over the three decades since he turned Grandmaster, he has won five World Championship titles among innumerable other tournaments and has continued to push past barriers to remain among the world's top chess players. His achievements have helped inspire a generation of chess players in India. Vishy is an astronomy buff, and an avid reader of maths, economics and current affairs. He loves to travel, and particularly enjoys wildlife safaris. He supports the cause of Indian sports, as Director of Olympic Gold Quest and mentor at the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy. Anand is the Ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India's Environment Education programme and a spokesperson for the NIIT Foundation to create awareness about cybersecurity.
Susan Ninan is a sports writer with ESPN and is based in Bengaluru. She has previously worked with the Times of India, and has covered major sporting events like the Commonwealth Games and the World Chess Championships. When she is not writing on sport or travelling to find a story, she loves sniffing around bookstores and going backpacking, or at best making plans for the latter.
