Chess, Spirituality, Philosophy | A deep conversation with GM Jonathan Rowson

[@himankghosh2333]

Video timestamps of this amazing interview are added now - just sharing it here for ease of access: 0:00 - GM Nigel Short called this game "A minor masterpiece!" 1:39 - Welcoming GM Jonathan Rowson, Sagar talks about the influence of Jonathan's books in his life 4:06 - How are mistakes made in chess? 6:05 - Drawing parallels between Chess and life 7:39 - The role of India in Jonathan's life 13:44 - How did Philosophy come into Jonathan's life? 17:08 - The decision to withdraw from professional chess and getting a new job 21:11 - Getting back to chess 24:25 - What stopped Jonathan from reaching 2700? 27:50 - Are you happy with the switch that you have made? 29:42 - The concept of positive regret 31:48 - GM Rowson's beautiful game against GM Jonathan Parker 49:00 - Chess books recommended by Jonathan 54:08 - All about Jonathan's brand new book "The moves that matter" 56:45 - Impressions and real-life takeaways from the famous novel "The Handmaids tale" 1:01:15 - How will chess learning evolve in the future - will humans be able to make engine moves? 1:04:59 - A very special training camp by GM Jonathan on 16th April at Calicut! 1:07:52 - Jonathan's Telegu speaking skills, the curves of Malayalam, and watching Chennai Express! 1:10:00 - What would you say your purpose in life is right now? 1:11:53 - About ChessBase India and Thankyou!

[@vatsalmakol7]

Chess and Philosophy - My life is solved❤, thank you Sagar sirrr!!!

[@planahath]

Great interview. I didn't know about the new book that Jonathan wrote. I just ordered it!

[@andreasevers903]

Your value as a person isn't defined by your chess playing ability. Peace to all who have difficulties with the self

[@ravivaradhan4956]

The Taoism quote that Sagar Shah showed "When we do not feel tired, we have been efficient in changing the world." This exact view is echoed in the Karma Yoga of Bhagavad Gita, especially by the phrases "Samatvam Yoga Ucyate", "Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam", and "Karmani Akarma Yah Pashyet."

[@sambartabanerjee3766]

The best Chessbase India interview ever. What a personality, what a author and above all what an human being Jonathan is!!! Hoping to see more interviews like this

[@cesarchaconsalinas6453]

great interview

[@shekharverma505]

Loved the Lex Friedman style intro :)

[@blindfoldchess7762]

Amazing interview!

[@krishkarthik6930]

I remember your award winning chess book- seven deadly chess sins

[@ravivaradhan4956]

Your move matters in the game of life. You have to make a move when it's your turn.

[@ganesankrishnamurthy8658]

Beautiful❤

[@nikunjdeeep]

wonderfull.

[@satanickmukhuty2579]

Rawson is one of my most admired chess personalities. I love his writing.

[@vignesh6654]

👏

[@dehaatikumar]

I love watching Western chess specialists, they are very superior people. We must ape them.. Thank you sir I'm blessed..🙏

[@shaileshagrawal7242]

Nothing like that!!! 😒