A very special morning for Indian chess at the residence of Vishy and Aruna Anand in Chennai

On 7th of January 2024, a very special meetup was organized at the home of Vishy and Aruna Anand in Chennai. Everyone was invited for breakfast but there was also a prize ceremony of CNN News18 for Pragg, a documentary creator was there to interview Gukesh and much more! In this video you get to see the vibrant chess community of Chennai which includes players like Adhiban, Sethuraman, Pranav V., Bharath Subramaniyam, Kidambi, Deepan, Magesh, Konguvel, Saravanan - of them GMs and IMs and many more. Get the feel of being there and enjoying the morning with some of the biggest names of Indian chess.
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[@Vaibhavsaxenaa]

See Gukesh 8:56 his foot touches the chessboard and immediately he touches the board and respect it ❤️❤️😍😍

[@dr.science9609]

Here in tamilnadu everyone do this Everyone respect their profession ❤

[@dr.science9609]

@@srb875 what is the difference between my comment and your comment

[@ShriRamJi-bhakt]

@@dr.science9609 Every Indian does that.Not only people from TN

[@advikgidwani525]

bro every hindu does this, not just for a chessboard, for anything.

[@Iitian-i6y]

​@@advikgidwani525true..

[@narayanans2636]

Why not Bharat Ratna for Vishy? One of the most dignified and simple legends in any sport the world over

[@blackfoxwebdev4135]

I completely agree. He should be given the Bharat Ratna. It's only because of him that India has these super-talented GMs. Vishy is ultimately the inspiration for all.

[@ArkoRay]

I think he will get it once he announces his retirement just like Tendulkar got it after his retirement.

[@pratikmitra2608]

agreed...singlehandedly inspired India to be a superpower in chess

[@arun-it9gr]

He's generally aloof from the national sports federation so it is taking a bit longer.. the way they treated koneru.. i think even he would have faced a similar treatment, since then he probably went on with private funding..

[@jzkramer]

if chess is a sport, then all games are sports, or just chess, because the pieces are like dumbells?

[@rafatsubayyil1257]

Such an incredible atmosphere to be in. No politics, no drama, no flex. Just pure unfiltered positive energy. This is the India I wish to see everywhere.

[@KarlMarxBR700]

Politics are everywhere, in every little aspect of life.

[@1999NIRUPAM]

@@KarlMarxBR700 With that username? For you, yes 😂

[@KarlMarxBR700]

@@1999NIRUPAM for everyone, everything is political, even if you don't realize it

[@pavkal6603]

That house made chess for what it is today for all youngsters … hands down ..!! Love the atmosphere free of any indulgence but just experiences, intelligence, chess tradition, fun and breakfast … love it live it love it …!!!

[@jzkramer]

It's a nice sentiment, but what the hell does it mean? The house makes chess? For what it is today? Hands down? It's like a zen koan, if you keep reading it you will achieve Samadhi.

[@advandepol7537]

As a westerner it is great to see how lighthearted and pleasant you indian people are, without any arrogance.

[@jzkramer]

Yes, the educated ones are very placid.

[@tcltv-ei2eu]

This is rarfe genetics, of the 1%v, carefully preserved, for atleast 10, 000 years. No unacceptable out of lineage, lust type marriages. Hope you understand.. lol

[@advandepol7537]

There is some truth in that joke, though I despice the caste system.@@tcltv-ei2eu

[@tcltv-ei2eu]

@@advandepol7537 this kind of marriages was the product of strict caste system, when marrying outside you just had to leave to no mans land

[@advandepol7537]

That does not sound like a recipe for modesty.@@tcltv-ei2eu

[@arunkumarnns]

Proud moment for Tamilnadu and India ... Particularly Sagar you are doing wonderful job sir for the chess community..

[@RISHABHMAURYA-hb4cb]

Vishi be like : Avengers assemble

[@ayushkp.official]

​@@tokuchi_toua11who will be thor and iron man than

[@steelsteez6118]

​@@tokuchi_toua11what about Adhiban? Ganguly? Sagar?

[@askaraibuzymov]

@@tokuchi_toua11​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ I accidentally read another way 😆 Vishy Rogers Vidit Tony Pragg Banner Gukesh Thor Nihal Hawkeye Arjun Natasha Vaishali Nick

[@sivalava1]

Sagar, awesome vlog! Simply loved it. Indian chess owes what it is today to this chess legend! The poem by Kidambi was amazing. What a simple couple, both Anand and Aruna are! Loved Ramesh's story about his teen age students. Though the audio was not too clear it was spontaneous. Anand is still quietly working behind the scenes for the improvement of Indian chess. Thanks to you for bringing those to the limelight.

[@ashersharol]

This is beautiful. I found myself smiling throughout all of this. I can feel the love and the camaraderie beaming through my computer screen.

[@vivektulja4516]

If you are a young, aspiring chess player, Chennai is the place to be. This video reminds me of Mumbai - specifically the Dadar Shivaji Park area - which bred so many great cricketers. Similarly, Chennai is the breeding ground for chess greats.

[@MoonMission-k5m]

Not only for chess, Karnatic music, Bharatha natiyum, Tennis, cricket fast bowlers etc.,

[@saif7633]

Loved the atmosphere there.... India is heading towards a new chess champion once again.... Vishy has now created an army... The revolution of chess in India is visible bcz of great Vishy❤

[@mayanm7105]

it came by itself this indian chess aura.. Vishy nowhere connected. its hightime he does this

[@arun-it9gr]

​@@mayanm7105funniest thing I've read on the internet today

[@MagicSmoke11]

Typical South INDiAN house meet.. IQ, humbleness, simplicity❤❤❤

[@raghavendrapotluri5861]

And some good food...

[@sankadines]

Andhra people are showy and noisy replicating northies

[@atulbesra822]

Fantastic video. So many chess stars assembled in the living room of Vishwanathan Anand's home. The number of Chess GMs that were assembled in one room is more than the total number of GMs that are available in some continents. This chess revolution was caused by the one and only Vishwanathan Anand. A true Bharat Ratna, if ever there was one. 🙏

[@jzkramer]

His hairpiece looks suspiciously like a ratna.

[@joffly]

What a life story! What a gentleman! Vishy is more than a chess player, his legacy makes him a legend whose inspiration is immortal.

[@rimurutempest2130]

Is this the Best Chess video . Atmosphere is so family like . Some people sitting on sofa gossiping somewhere and so on . Thanks Sagar for sharing .

[@davidjames149]

Didn't know Vishy was ballin' like that! What a beautiful home and very nice of him to welcome so many people

[@steelsteez6118]

WDYM? It's Vishy bro. Most influential person in chess in the entire history of India and also has probably done more for the game in general than anyone else in history...its expected for him to be balling like that!

[@davidjames149]

@@steelsteez6118 watch the video of "the simple life of Gukesh" (or something like that) on this channel. Compare their homes. You will see a huge difference. Obviously Vishy has been playing chess at a higher level (world champ) for a lot longer so of course he has earned more money. Now look at any of Magnus' streams and compare his lounge room where he plays online to Vishy's lounge room. Huge difference again, even though Magnus is arguably more successful in chess

[@retro-internet]

all that advertisement money

[@5555-c1j]

The importance of such gatherings is huge for Indian Chess... Currently, I am also reading MINDMASTER (Autobiography by Vishy) A HUGE RESPECT FOR ANAND AND ARUNA 🙏🏼❤💐

[@shumbuk4383]

Loved to see an interview with Aruna Ji at the end. I've seen so many with Anand but haven't seen her since he was WC..been like more than 10 years now. Listening to her I remember she turned their home into a shelter during the floods. Piano was nice too.

[@ChesswithPramit]

I wonder how guKesh is feeling we know how strong gukesh really is. prag is phenomenal ❤

[@vallabhiezhilarasan5642]

I am so glad that the next generation of chess players are in safe hands. I know how much chess as a game will make a person arrogant. Here we see Anand full of good wishes for each and everyone around him. Aruna complimenting him in his every step. Prayers from me that you both will live a full life with health and spirit and guide new minds by setting an amazing example. Goosebumps!!

[@hemar8847]

கவிதை அருமை👌👌👏👏👍 பாராட்டுகள்💐

[@cpking7]

After watching the heart-warming video of Pragg and family, this is another wonderful treat. Vishy is clearly the most liked and respected of the great players. I realize if I had one of those genie-in-a-bottle wishes of spending a long dinner asking questions of any person, Vishy would be a great choice.

[@smurug85]

Aruna is Raja Maatha of Indian chess 🎉

[@sivakumarbala2413]

No real raja maatha of indian chess is anands mother

[@thomasweingarth3193]

Vishi, Gukesh, Pragg, Vaishali, Nagalakshmi 🌍🕊♥️🌺🌸🌻♟️🥇♟️🇮🇳👍

[@christian2M]

What a wonderful person si Vishy Anand! Practically he has put India on the map of chess. He serves his country, the beautiful and fascinating India by wining so much title oc chess champion of the word and now he created one the the strongest generation of chess player. Because now India is a big force in chess, both masculin and feminin competition. Greetings from all people of India, from a fan of Anand from Europe, Romania.

[@kennethwoods6525]

Aruna Anand the Sunrise makes it all shine ! 👏

[@deepasampathkumar]

Without her, the room would have been serious and all awkward 😂

[@manigandanganesan5454]

All Chennai boyz having fun and Sagar great job man as usual

[@prottay17]

What an amazing experience to witness the people behind the rise of Indian Chess! Loved it thoroughly, Vishy is such an inspiration for all !!

[@utbe2002]

Beautiful people. All of them. God bless.

[@maheshbabu-fj3tx]

Beautiful ! Well I think Indian Chess has been built up beautifully under Anand. A champion of champions. It's so heartening to see Indian values being inculcated into the professional game. I think that's what's going to differentiate our players to the rest of the world. A good example for other sports in India to take inspiration from. WOW ! just amazing. He genuinely wants the next generation to be better than him. Despite being some one like a Roger Federer of chess and one of the GOATs.

[@venkatasubramaniankrishnam6655]

Love the way the hosts kept the dress code really casual and not make it a gala celebrity event, esp in front of the media !❤

[@indrasubramaniam9579]

Because they are basically simple and modest People only pursuing for excellence in their achievements as this is the Principle and Value of the Section of Society they belong to…High Achievers. Proud to call all these youngsters as our Pride!

[@KironKabir]

this was probably my favourite chessbase india video. thanks for showing this to us Mr Shah. great initative

[@ilovesourav]

I watched the whole video with a big smile and a light heart. Thank you!

[@suparnabanerjee270]

Arunaji's Chess print Sharee is very good. Wants to know from where he buy the Sharee. I am very much interested for this sharee👍

[@shankaranandhbalakrishnan6986]

Could be custom-made for the occasion as the event is all about Chess!

[@rimurutempest2130]

Vishy explaining makes it Special always .

[@Randomthings1210]

6:21 Indian wedding photographers be like

[@prashantpal2637]

I just love the video.....good job ....chess base india whole team❤

[@utkarshgaur8422]

Aruna Mam’s Saree with chess pieces is so beautiful.

[@savizipr]

Bring on more...bored to see cinema actors...this is new and very original... Thanks to Vishy for letting you film his house

[@gauthamrajgandhi7497]

sagar this is probably the most special and beautiful vlog in this CBI channel.. 🤍 lovely to see the people of chess world are respecting and having fun within each other..💛 I wish that this gathering becomes a yearly "January 1st or 2nd week" norm in anand sir home and I hope the numbers get bigger..💚 this video maximises so much love, laughter within ourselves too..💞 chennai will always be the chess capital of INDIA..❤‍🩹 and sagar we want a special vlog on anand sir awards cabin..💙

[@harrybisht7029]

Wt a beautiful video Sagar bhai .... One of the best communities EVER. #INDIANCHESS

[@maangamandai]

Had the great honour of saying hello to Vishy at the Dubai airport. We were flying to Chennai. He was so humble and took the time to exchange pleasantries. A great guy indeed.

[@Peliculasycoleccionables]

Increibles Jugadores de AJEDREZ !!!! Saludos desde Argentina a todos !!!!

[@railfan5230]

So nice to see legends assemble in the the original legend Anand’s house. Such a fun function I was in smiles for the entire time. It was also awesome to see all the chess players including Ramesh Sir so relaxed and in such a jolly mood.

[@uurk5lo4]

What positive attitudes, energy and vibes in the chess community!! 👌👌 and what a down to earth and brilliant hosts! Anand is just another level champion👏 Sagar, you commentary is superb and it builds the video into another level! 👌 Perhaps even you don't know it's full impact 💪

[@vallik4402]

Thanks a ton Sagar for sharing these wonderful snippets with us. It must have been such a wholesome experience! I mean,there were so many talented players under one roof and everyone seemed to be so humble and cheerful. Thank you once again!

[@TheOne11111]

Is chess popular in India? Looks like it seems popular. Smart sport for the smart people.

[@atulbesra822]

It is becoming popular. And that is great news for Indian sports.

[@HappyYummmy]

​@@atulbesra822it's not a sport lmao

[@atulbesra822]

@@HappyYummmy that is your opinion. It is considered a sport by people who matter, namely governments and media. If you watch this video, you will find that Prag is being given sportsman of the year award in this video by a news channel. Three days later, Government of India awarded Arjun Award, a sports award to Vaishali. One can say that chess is more like study and research scholsrship, but it is considered a sport nevertheless and not considered study or research.

[@ravishankar1870]

Ya chess is not popular in India we just casually confermed 3 seats in candidates 🥲

[@bushidoh8316]

While Vishy has been popular for a long time chess itself was not quite popular. Nowadays it seems to have gained some traction especially with all these new prodigies on the rise

[@sumeetbhattacharjee]

This is such an amazing video by Chessbase India. An astonishing meet-up at Vishy's place of all the top Chess talents of India. This video completed the circle from where the Chess started flying in India and now came back and landed at the same place together with new talents.

[@satyabikashnayak6936]

That's was a good poem !! and he also manged to get all the names inn 😆

[@subukar8653]

I was completely enjoying this video. God Bless them all. This is one family. Thank you for making this wonderful video

[@yashmandlecha]

VISHY FOR BHARAT RATNA TRULY SPECIAL VIDEO

[@antonystark3303]

Man Vishy sir is amazing, the way he nurtures young people. PS: 13:17 " Tell me you are indian from south with telling it". I am also Indian from south.

[@MuraliArunachalam]

Fantastic coverage..Simple..humble. No glamour like cricketers. Thanks to chessbase and Sagar for bringing this to All. Great coverage and commentary. The poem imprompto was awesome

[@SaakarChess]

Amazing! Legend Vishy & Aruna ji OP...Awesome artwork by talented Akhil & nice poem by Kidambi...Excellent idea of jamming & nice video, thanks Sagar sir🥰

[@sourabhkabra3938]

All this felicitation for pragg will make Gukesh hunger grow

[@CnR12345]

Nice candid video. Take time for yourself, Pragg

[@steelsteez6118]

What amazing accomplishments by Pragg. Truly deserving of this honor by Vishy. What about Nihal Sarin though? Will he also get a little ceremony like this?

[@tushargupta6420]

remembering all those names... dude have some excellent connection..... Chess community is in good hands

[@atulborkar3504]

Vishy Sir. You are fabulous! thats it. thats all I have to say

[@divyakumar05]

Well captured video...Very nice...

[@gomathi3036]

கவிதை நன்றாக உள்ளது

[@randomverse1501]

How to buy GM title so I can also be a part of this tradition😍 Loved it. ❤❤

[@kennethwoods6525]

CNN News-18 award for Rising Sports Stars category, where Pragg outclassed cricketeers, a professional wrestler, and a women's hurdler.

[@RaunakSharma-kv6my]

best video. happy to see the madras tiger smiling coach ramesh sir is so fun and happy person

[@msmsyou1]

Very nice. Hey Chessbase - the opening clip features the date as 7th Jan 2023..you may want to change it to 2024

[@satishkumar77]

Anand is great not only because of his chess exploits but also because of his humility ...

[@vatsalsr3029]

Initially there was only one GM in BHARAT. Till then we used to look up at GMs as some thing beyond "our reach". Now you see score plus GMS at ANAND's home. As rightly narrated by the compere (the AWARDS showcased in ANAND's home chronicle BHARAT's growth in the CHESS INTERENATIONAL COMMUNITY. Wonderful programme.

[@thamaraiselvi-z1m]

the world class chess champions- past present and future are together under one roof, is so heart warming! when it involves the family, it is bonding well. Kudos to all the good initiatives by Aruna and Anand

[@hemapadmanabhan4913]

How incredibly humble Anand and Aruna are, for all their achievements! Pranaams to the couple!

[@shoumeekbose4662]

I have a "heart" playlist for me to come back to during times of emotional distress ... It contains vids of animals in their natural habitat or videos where people are being kind . This vid is going to be there now as it checks both😍

[@gregoryantony7491]

It's good to encourage young players, Hats off cnn and vishwanath anand

[@saturo_nipon]

Just how close was Arjun Erigaisi to qualify for Candidates? He came close numerous times in 2023, and had one of the greatest run in Open tournaments, Very few in the Elite league managed to be that consistent , I hope everyone takes a note and doesnt ignore his performance

[@arun-it9gr]

His performance was so good that it had to be a purple patch.. glad he made the most of it.. he's skilled, but he's a bit of a late comer to the elite, and the prodigies have what he's got, and they've been doing it longer.. same with vidit..

[@saturo_nipon]

@@arun-it9gr he's just 20/21, so not a late comer for sure. That maybe said for Vidit who is doing great finally

[@arun-it9gr]

@@saturo_nipon late comer as in started playing late.. praggu is playing since he was 5 or something and became IM at 10, GM at 12.. in that context Arjun is a late comer..

[@Enterprise-Architect]

Walking in slippers and cotton shirt without any fancy gadgets... Simplicity at its best... :-)

[@ksudhar20]

Such a lovely gesture and an amazing tradition. Thanks Vishwanathan Anand sir && Aruna mam for hosting it. Love the decor and chess-themed saree. Art was lovely. Watching chess community's get-together in a slightly let-down atmosphere is an absolute joy to watch.

[@ravinderkumarjain9087]

V anand, torch bearer of indian chess. ❤

[@bhopalsunilsubramaniam5489]

Really great initiative by the grand lady Aruna ji

[@antonsworldofvideos8096]

Excellent video thank you

[@rahulalbussrk]

Sagar and CBI OP

[@kingXrayz]

Vishy such a g. awesome vibes

[@TheBullz007]

U are making chess very interesting..

[@ashishshah5667]

Yes indeed this is the best video of Indian chess history. Congratulations to Sagar and entire team.💐💐♥️♥️

[@sasimycin]

I always had the feeling that these players are very serious and they don't joke around. now its been changed. I can also see a average rating of 2500 😃

[@sesh7357]

Thanks Sagar for covering the event!!

[@deepasampathkumar]

Anand s house is too good! Hospitality wonderful

[@ravivaradhan4956]

Anand tells Aruna "Even tough I have accomplished everything there is to accomplish in the Chess World, You, dear, are my most cherished trophy!"

[@skywalker8940]

Timestamp

[@utkarshdubey2433]

Salute you from my side to Pragg's mother😌😌😌😌😌

[@avidreader100]

Anand has been the inspiration for so many youngsters. Nice to see him and his wife play host to the chess community. Long live Uncle Anand, and Aruna aunty.

[@matahari1576]

Such a nice supportive Community. And in the midst the doyen and godfather Vishy with his wonderful wife Aruna supporting .vishy and the Community. So great to watch. I hope it stays that way, and that the young players getting older don‘t forget these times, especially when they are battling each other. A difficult path.

[@friendsmart4330]

Great minds from humble simple qualities... Hats of to anand sir and aruna madam

[@tech_beetle]

Aruna is all the 4 pillars for anand. She supported and took care of anand throughout his career and continuing. Rockstar couple aruna and anand.

[@sambasivam2000]

Great setvice to community

[@siddharthpandey3783]

What a beautiful video..Oh my God! Each and every thing in this video is cheerful!! Loved every moment of this!!! ❤❤

[@ptj1ptj172]

This video is enough to ascertain that Chennai would continue to remain the chess capital of India.

[@netrapatil4142]

All international chess rules should be available to everyone or to every chess lovers of india.

[@adkblacknight6022]

Vishy for bharat ratna Cause he truly deserves it

[@ravishankar1870]

moments which you never forget 🍁

[@AllMidis]

At one point of time only Anand was known figure from India Chess. Now happy to see so many Grandmasters and Champs

[@AnSfee]

Amazing video CBI 😊

[@ranadesachin2]

Special morning in Indian chess is truly here. 5 Indians participating in candidates and many more noteworthy events! Thanks Sagar for bringing this to us

[@veeraiyanc]

Why Bharat Ratna was not given to Anand