Introduction of computers has changed the approach to chess: Anand

Five-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand feels the advent of computers has changed the way players have approached chess over the years, with the two opponents sitting in front of the board remaining the only constant in the game.

Talking about about his journey, the former world champion said he had to work hard to become the player he is today.

"I was six years old when my older brother and sister were playing chess, and then I went to my mom and asked her to teach me as well. My progress as a chess player wasn't sudden, it came through lots of hard work over many years," Anand said on Star Sports show 'Mind Masters'
"You cannot pump your fist and there's no emotional release in a game like chess. After a game I always go to the gym not for fitness but to calm down and the stress goes away."
"Winning the first World Junior in 1987 was a match I will never forget, the feeling of overcoming the Russians gave me great pride."