Vishy's Exclusive Dinner with Indian Candidates ft. Pragg, Gukesh, Vaishali, Humpy

[@arsen4645]

This looks likes a dad with his kids during dinner time

[@Banxnas]

LOL

[@BraceGD]

@AkshunChauhan-pg5zdshe looks like the mother tbh

[@joylife428]

That's why vishy was easily the best of Indian master on his era. On his days of playing chess no media exposure no technology and still he made a 5 time world champion 😂

[@georgeray649]

True

[@georgeray649]

​@@Makerbreaker10oh okay

[@thenakedsingularity]

It's so nice. Vishy influenced an entire generation.

[@adityavv96]

That’s what Magnus tells everytime . He respects vishy a lot for that

[@NabeelFarooqui]

Man raised an entire generation for Indian chess. It's literally just a matter of time before India gets another wc

[@Kichuplayz]

@@NabeelFarooquia fake world champ xd

[@sup1291]

an entire country of 1.4 billion

[@proxima713]

He was the first Indian gm afterall

[@prathamesh811]

0:38 Pragg calculating all the billion possibilities of his match that took place 6 years ago

[@justanotherguy625]

LMAO 😂

[@savitatawade2403]

ok

[@retratosdeajedrez5526]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kamtayadav8572]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gebrish]

comment of the year

[@anjukumari-nf7nv]

Why don't people talk about GM koneru man? Indian LEGEND.. carrying indian women chess for so long and inspiring the next gen just like vishy sir. Now she is almost 40 has kids and still doing so great finished 2nd at FIDE, wish she had won

[@dryash866]

She is a telugu prodigy❤

[@Uniqueguy222]

@@dryash866 Indian

[@samgamingurai8482]

Indian prodigy ​@@dryash866

[@udbhavgaming9416]

@@dryash866 india

[@critical_analysis]

​@@dryash866 what's wrong with you and the Tamil guys? Saying Indian feels wholesome rather than regional identity.

[@Tx66]

The admiration in Gukesh’s eyes is so obvious. Truly wonderful and heart warming to see.

[@Vinayak-y9y]

Fun Fact: There's a planet named after Viswanathan Anand named '(4538) Vishyanand'.

[@zTeaTheCoffee]

it's more of an asteroid than a planet, but super cool nonetheless

[@batlerushirmoyai]

That itself proves the actual elo of Vishy

[@divye.ruhela]

​@@zTeaTheCoffee A minor planet, yes.

[@தனஞ்சயன்]

The name planet "Earth" which you guys believe is actually Dhanansayan..... For me it's on my name

[@anantchirmade600]

For a moment I thought this is on ChessBase India. Good job Chesscom.

[@AnanthNat]

Oh! Just realized that after reading the comment!

[@savitatawade2403]

😂😂😂

[@thetechstuff2503]

same here

[@chessffeak]

Lol i was sure its on chess base india until i saw your comment 😂

[@ClarkPotter]

This was lovely. It's a joy getting to meet Koneru, too, whom we've seen in the women's elite for ages but only as pictures and names. She always looks so stern and intense in pictures of her playing, and is such a beast at the board, that I was a little surprised she seemed so warm and relaxed here. It's great hearing from the rest of you, too. We miss Vidit, ofc. He'll be at the next dinner tho, I'm sure. Everything's already been said about Vishy so nothing more to add here :) The world roots for you, India! You're leading the next generation more than every other country, and we're here for it. Love and respect from USA

[@aboombalakaka2045]

56 likes and no comments lemme fix that ❤

[@AAditya_108]

You are a true Chess lover..Respect🫡😊

[@snehamishra7427]

We appreciate it! Thank you

[@PrimoSchnevi]

His Interviewstyle has a strong note of "so, how was school"-type of conversations

[@ModernWizardx1]

for real for real

[@_wakanda_forever]

I am a simple man, Vishy smiles, I smile..... Lovely to see the cheeky and fun side of him....

[@marq4375]

this is a stupid comment.

[@justinbouchard]

Gukesh innocently asking how did that game go was amazing lolol

[@wanderer_solo]

So Vaishali and Pragg wearing similar Shirtz.. most probably their mother is taking care 😊😊

[@rajsridha860]

Gukesh also same dress. I think it is from Sponsors WACA.

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

I love the fact that Vishy maintained the connection with his motherland. He never became overly eurocentric. As a result, an entire generation of young Indian players have been influenced by him, and honor him in such a major way, that has allowed them to appreciate his effort.

[@zachem66]

How does one become overly eurocentric?

[@guillermofranco5841]

the great Indian navy commanded by Admiral Vishy Anand. Congratulations to the Indian players, they are living a historic moment for their country and the world of chess. Greetings from Mexico.

[@zchesiq]

it's like Vishy is the Godfather of the chess mafia and these are his high ranking members 😂

[@babayada2015]

True dat

[@dunkel-zombi_fiziert-heit]

😂😂😂

[@pranjal6593]

His caporegimes and under dons and consiligirere

[@kaushikhegde8227]

Yeah Vishy Corleone 😂😂😂

[@honestcitizen90]

@zepotatoo - Chess "mafia" exists only in your feeble mind.

[@DDP-Gaming]

Basically the avengers with Captain America calling them

[@mixxed_nuts]

You mean Captain India

[@batlerushirmoyai]

If chess were both anime and Avengers Vishy: Captain America Pragg: Spiderman Gukesh: Iran man Vidit: Thor Arjun: Loki Nihal: Kiyotaka Ayanokouji 🗿 Vaishali: Idk

[@Chess_Guy_7]

​@@mixxed_nuts w

[@MisterMrad]

​@@batlerushirmoyai Iran man 🇮🇷💀

[@Fe-ironman]

@@batlerushirmoyai blud, put some respect into my name

[@jatpat76]

26:46 Vishy's question, " What's worse, losing, or losing before the rest day", and Gukesh's answer. Irony, that the exact thing happened yesterday in Candidates, and I hope Gukesh shakes it off and comes back stronger.

[@JoeJoe-uh5rp]

that’s exactly what I was thinking lol but luckily he won the next game!

[@katta_musings]

True to his psyche, he thoguht he has a shot at winning tournament after this loss.

[@revanth2628]

And guess what happened.. he didn't lose a game after that, and won the tournament 🥳🥳

[@aadhil_aadhil908]

and guess what 😭, he's the world champion

[@scrantonstrangler93]

have to applaud the longevity of humpy. her and vishy used to be a constant in the newspapers sports section when i was a kid.

[@manavgoyal4730]

True they both used to be in our gk books

[@SaiSS961]

Exactly

[@pavakka993]

Pragg giving epic answers 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@jasonazure]

Non chess person here. Vishy, AR Rahman, and Sachin were a lovely set of young idols for me growing up. They defined excellence in their respective fields while being classy on the personal side. So beautiful to see Master Vishy interact with the young padawans like this ❤

[@priyanshaverma954]

I love Gukesh's attitude. It just inspires me 🔥🙌🏼♥️♥️

[@priyanshaverma954]

He is so calm 😌🥂

[@NoleFener]

same here

[@PlyrMava.]

Crazy to see these world class players absolutely star struck seeing Vishy. This new generation is crazy strong and he's the reason for it

[@MeannMugginn]

pragg beating Fabi and Hikaru in the world cup is still so awesome

[@KylashTheKiller]

Honestly, makes me wonder how strong a candidate would be if Vishy was their second man

[@loneranterism]

Being a second is tiring as hell. It would be unnecessarily tough on Vishy.

[@georgeray649]

Now it makes me wonder, why Vishy is not anyone's second. May be he has a huge role designated in FIDE.

[@georgeray649]

@@Eyezofdarkfire what is this?

[@sam9239]

@@Eyezofdarkfire in big tournaments like candidates or world championship games players will have a ‘second’, which is typically one strong chess player (probably a super GM or close to it) who essentially assisted in preparing theory, openings, lines, helps with analysis pre & post games, studies their opponents, etc.

[@Eyezofdarkfire]

@@sam9239 thank you for the clarification! ❤️

[@armtwister]

Vishy and his boys & girls. He influenced an entire nation and future generations to come! What a legend!! ❤❤❤

[@phillaysheo8]

Passing the torch, thank you Vishy sir

[@utsavmukherjee]

Perhaps the answer of Gukesh about the rest day is the reason why he may become the Indian GOAT. He is too professional, too composed as compared to everyone. And that too at 17. It is staggering.

[@glad_ya]

HE IS ONE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@utsavmukherjee]

@@glad_yaWrote this 7 months back. So happy at the way it is coming true. Long way to go though. But he can.

[@jatpat76]

24:05 Finally, Vishy answered what took him a minute and 43 seconds against Smirin. There are many videos on KZbin about that game, including one made by GM Hikaru, but everyone was speculating what might be Vishy's thinking during that time.

[@lloydunderwood86]

We're watching history in the making, and what better curator to mentor the new and explosive talent India has to offer than the great Vishy Anand. When he speaks, we listen.

[@SantoshkumarPandeySKCP]

Cool concept. We get to see the other side of these players. More of this please. Vishy and the gang goes to dinner. Next would be- Vishy and the gang showoff their world titles.

[@igorvinicius8087]

Wow, what a moment! I’m sure Anand valued more this dinner than his world champion title.

[@bushanmehra9885]

who doesn't wish to have Vishy as their mentor,he is responsible to make India a chess power house,our game,our pride and our champion,proud of you Anand ji,i remember as a kid that you came to our Restaurant in Amsterdam together with Jeron Piket,Van Welly,Timmen,Yaser Sairawan and other GMs,good luck to all of you,my blessing with you guys

[@svenrieckmann2541]

when it comes to the question, who the "goat" in chess is, I feel it is often overlooked, how great of an influence Vishy for all these kids was and what a boom of chess he started in India.

[@geetaSingh-xs6gt]

Gukesh stayed true to his words, losing before rest day is better for him😂

[@jacobzak9725]

haha absolutely!

[@ModernWizardx1]

copium is strong

[@dumbahhperson]

@@ModernWizardx1 this comment aged poorly

[@geetaSingh-xs6gt]

@@ModernWizardx1 for who again?

[@aayushi2866]

Same happened in World Championship and now... Here we are!

[@DAME_KARTHIKS]

Humpy being mother she is doing bit good , great dedication towards the game managing both home and game. Loved to see her winning

[@Crytaljam]

Chess needs more content like this! It's just so fun listening to them talking about their experiences, it reminds us that chess GMs are human too, and there's more in chess than analyzing board positions

[@blueberryfuzz]

What a great idea to host this dinner. I wonder who came up with this idea to film this. Lots of crazy stuff going on in our world these days. This was heartening to see.

[@indianfan1029]

Good to see them having fun and smiles. They look very serious when playing. Good to see their personality etc.

[@HardikChandna-cz8bu]

Where is vidit 😭

[@forsuper6836]

Still crying after losing to Nepo

[@naveendennis]

@@forsuper6836why are you toxic? There’s a lot of games still remaining…if anything vidit can play for results more often in the upcoming rounds and that makes his games more exciting…potentially…

[@shubomb]

This dinner was held while they were still in India iirc. And Vishy, Pragg, Vaishali and Gukesh are all from the same city, Chennai. Vidit would've to travel from a different part of the country just for the dinner so maybe that's why he's not here.

[@petrologist99]

He is the only one far from Chennai to attend this dinner obviously

[@why-pu6on]

South indian nepotism

[@ethan073]

Love this. Vishy is an awesome guy and I can’t wait to see the heights the others reach! Best wishes to everyone in the candidates ❤

[@armandomarin371]

I love it, they all seem so calm, noble and even innocent, thank you for sharing the interview.🙏🙏 Greetings from Colombia

[@kirankrsh19]

Koneru Hmapi is champion. She is a role model for many women . Proud that she is a telugu person .

[@SS-hq3dw]

She is an Indian. Full stop. Do we really need to care about which state. All of them represent India 😊

[@sighfly2928]

@@SS-hq3dwI can tell you one thing, there’s nothing wrong with what the original comment said. Don’t be a pedantic idiot.

[@Silent_killer_0912]

It matters if the country matters for u....then state matters for us

[@Silent_killer_0912]

@@lnstareels3958 im also from Tamilnadu . If u can brand someone under countrys name , then u can also brand them under state name . Im proud that out of 5 indian candidates , 3 are from Tamilnadu .

[@Silent_killer_0912]

@@lnstareels3958 bro same way other country ppl can feel that Indians are boasting bcoz 5 of them are indians right ? Do u get my logic . If u feel bad for other indians, pls feel bad for other humana in diff countries also .

[@zTeaTheCoffee]

I love how they tried for a bit to talk about anything other than chess, but it's just so ingrained in all of them that it's what they all gravitate to

[@patnathan5013]

There is an area in Toronto called Scarborough where many Sri Lankan Tamils live. You can find many South Indian restaurants here. Excellent dosas, idlis, appams, curries etc. Do try out these restaurants.

[@user-zb3ih3vh4n]

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[@dieselCric]

Respect ! That room is filled with so much anxiety ! And at the same time they were so happy to be there ! Wonderful Moments !

[@Throttle_Wrist_Adventures]

Was looking for this comment🤣

[@proxima713]

He’s like at the level of Sachin Tendulkar in chess ……..everyone looks up to him and wants to surpass him

[@bhuvansaikollipara9049]

Rewatching this again after Gukesh became the youngest World chess champion, all the props and glories to His parents and teams, Specifically vishy sir🙌🏽, Proud of everyone involved in indian chess, Congratulations✨, Bharat Matha Ki jaii🇮🇳❤️

[@mohanpanday3556]

Absolutely love the sincerity in everyone for Vishy which he absolutely deserves. This is Bharat for everyone to see.

[@John-qo9hw]

This is such a wholesome video. Thanks for this.

[@freshboots_77]

The odds are highly in favor of an Indian world champ in the next decade. Now that Carlsen has abdicated the throne. Vishy has been a true pioneer and, I'm sure, a great mentor.

[@erhhsdhh2099]

I agree, I think Gukesh will beat Ding comfortably

[@AV_football107]

@@erhhsdhh2099yeah he did

[@tanmaymehra85]

Thank you Vishy. Appreciate what you have done for Indian chess. You are the gem of India.

[@lucifereveningstar]

Vidit is with Dina, the mother of his children 😂😂❤❤

[@shauryasuri3653]

She was definitely flirting with him 😂

[@prinshiahirwar5698]

😂😂😂

[@savitatawade2403]

bro😭😭😔🙏

[@batlerushirmoyai]

What are you doing Lucifer? Aren't you supposed to checkmate Michael? Or perhaps I should call the presence

[@lucifereveningstar]

@@batlerushirmoyai You sneaky angel ! I'm Lucifer fcking Morningstar ! I do what I want to do. 😈

[@makeperceive]

This looks like a new Netflix show, meet the Vishys

[@rakshakking6043]

This dinner is going down to the history, after 5 years, players will see it as *The Legendary Indians*❤

[@sakshamsingh8283]

Gukesh looks like he is always ready for war in a very calm way!!

[@gurumoorthy-kq6df]

Gukesh proved his way as you like.Winner of candidates

[@badrinarayanb3140]

Thanks to Gukesh, I finally got to know the answer for a question which had been lingering in my mind for many years - Why did Vishy think for 1:43 min on move 4 in a blitz game!

[@ChessSociety]

What a wholesome chat! Great job, team 💚

[@dr.deepakgore1079]

Great, all r lucky to get his advice except missing Vidit🎉🎉❤

[@VinayKumar-rw8ii]

Gukesh is even answering questions with folded hands. This isn't any tensed situation but it's a brain intensive people's dinner 🎉 It's great to see them share their thoughts.

[@sayanbanerjee8459]

How lovingly he takes care of them...just looking into this makes me so happy. this is the type of sportsman we need. Truly a man of great endeavour and politeness. Vishy Anand....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TedMcMahon-ps5rf]

The food looks amazing, but the conversation is the delicious part!!

[@JREmotivation-rs]

Wow looks like a family

[@SangeethaSubramanyam]

It's amazing how chess has become a common man sport in India thanks to the great Viswanathan Anand .You could see that these kids come from a very simple background and they are creating history.Vishy comes from a very upper middle class background but yet very grounded.

[@dipankarlaskar6875]

This is surely going to be the best !!

[@omidnoori8472]

Love to see Indian Canditates. Their are Working really Hard and Play an amazing Chess.

[@AlexThib92]

Gukesh does not lose thats why he did not understand the question. Best of luck for worlds champs from France

[@sunilkc3228]

26:52 Gukesh answer was like Really Tougher to think. Hats off Gukesh. And congratulation on Winning Candidated 2024.

[@Viva-la-de-hs4ub]

Here after Gukesh's Win in the Candidates ! And you have to see this 26:50 Gangster , he was already different to everyone . He bounced back after the loss to alireza

[@mukundmalpani5060]

Nice observation! Vishy in the moment didn’t understand this og

[@sudiptghatak9788]

Vaishali remembers all his games... I am sure the rest does too but she was the first one to prompt... how do they do it ? Such intellect set of people with amazing sense of humor...

[@arihantsinha8137]

It's lovely to see the bond of Anand with three youngsters Pragg, Vaishali and Gukesh. Mukesh has a contagious laugh and a great personality. Unfortunately Mukesh has not received the attention he deserves.

[@Onepunnnnchh]

Who is mukesh

[@morgoth8815]

​@@OnepunnnnchhI think he meant gukesh😅😂😂

[@ayushsingh8087]

@@Onepunnnnchhmukesh ambani

[@santanushaw9414]

Gukesh proved that losing before rest day is beneficial for him !!

[@humblepawn873]

Great conversation....loved it...I didn't know that Vishy has really good social skills as well...

[@Sanjeevisrao]

Always like chess. Vishy is always a favourite with Koneru also a senior pro now. Pragg, Vaishali and Gukesh. Love seeing all the youngsters meeting up with the Champion. It’s highly enjoyable to watch their interactions. Keep doing the good work Chess.

[@shubhamgoel001]

these guys are so patient and calm

[@FzR123]

Lovely dinner and ambiance. Pragg and her sister look very different from others, just amazing how human being are so different physically but are all here for one reason.

[@kumarsubramanian6281]

Pragg and vaishaly look exactly like their mom. ! You can see their mom photo and be assured.

[@Longbajubi]

Vishy is the kind of Dad that always proud of you from your bad to good move every game.

[@SURENDRASINGH-se8zo]

Correct me if I am wrong. But for me Before 2021 in chess in India the Only Name is Sir Vishvnath Anand . Now We have a bunch of chess Masters . Prag. is my fav. Player .Gukesh is smart. Vidit is chill. Arjun is perfect. Vaishali and others are also have Good calculative mind . Prag. Is very generous person. I don't have good knowledge of chess at all but In my computer I used to play chess, thats why I love this .Congratulations to whole indian team. Played well. Prag. Soon you will Be on winning track . Winning or losing are terms .

[@Sabbani]

It’s really lovely n happy to see all the silent n powerful brains talking like this happily n healthily..

[@bogdannesvit4086]

Interesting fo watch knowing that Gukesh won the competition) He was the most quiet during this conversation, but the most effective during the games)

[@GameOn68]

Good to see Vishy leading conversation . We all know how much he enjoy such random convos.

[@peterparker6377]

Humpy is very senior after Vishy She has been torch bearer for women chess in india

[@madantatapudi3934]

World Champion Anand is a true mentor as well as a great host. A lot of encouragement and boost to the next generation Grand Masters. Thank you very much Mr. Anand.

[@kareemblackphoto]

I LOVE THIS!!!! SO COOL ! The house that Vishy built !

[@Superrstuff]

They did may boy vidit dirty

[@Klocken12]

Maybe he didn't want to come.

[@MaharshiRay]

probably just travel issues. 4 of them live in Chennai and humpy lives in south india as well whereas Vidit probably has to take a couple of flights from Nashik.

[@scarlemagne]

He's enjoying with dina

[@bean78945]

@@MaharshiRay But aren't they in canada for the candidates?

[@ih8maths_69]

@@bean78945 this was recorded before candidates,when they were still in India Source-some other comment

[@vibpro]

Happy that all of them are young...too young...India has a bright future!

[@SSCMegalodon]

Anand like and old wise man ''Veteran of The Biggest Chess Battles on Earth'' who write his name of history of chess!!He just smiling hidden and knows wins and fails part of the journey, he was alone but he reach everything!!New Indian generation of chess, you got ''Icon'' follow the foot steps what he left and not gonna be easy!!Remember!!!for him was much much harder because he was ''Alone''

[@nonasmouny267]

The most informal meeting that to a dinner meeting. Looks like kids trying to impress dad like a dad who seems normal on the outside, but has a really mean dark personality.😂

[@Massethete]

Haha big family vibes to start this gathering, can't wait to finish listening

[@satpurush2592]

These gems of India have brought in us the pride of being an Indian!

[@Rubee25]

Gukesh calmness always stole my ❤

[@sagarbunki5582]

27:20 Gukesh thinking also different from other people. Maybe this is the reason he is world chess championship challenger

[@serenityspirituality7660]

What a fantastic idea to record this. So good to see the joyful conversations, impersonations. Vishy reeling off the lines suddenly but Gukesh keenly following it. Amazing! One more after the candidates please!!!

[@sandeeproy1327]

I really feel for Vidit and Humpy even. They grew up when Anand was actively playing. Now Anand can focus on mentoring the youngsters.

[@jayanthik3758]

Vishy is so down to earth and passing on the baton to these young kids ❤ Thank you so much for inspiring these kids to reach their potential and make India and Indians proud. Hats you to you Sir❤👏🙏

[@ryt-t8k]

Here! After Gukesh becoming Youngest World Chess Champion❤

[@CHARLESAntonyu]

Appreciate the cameraman too. Nicely photographed.👏🎬

[@namangoyal5787]

Vishy sir have been to 64 countries...no wonder he likes that number...😊

[@andylee3114]

Loved seeing all their smiles. Best of luck to them all in the second half.

[@advandepol7537]

This dad has lovely kids. They have been raised very well.

[@nirmalviews]

You are so kind and spending time with upcoming generations. Great gesture 👍

[@deepmindchess]

GM Viswanathan Anand is a loved one in his country, a mission entrusted to him by will is passed on to this new generation of talented chess players in the country of India. GM Viswanathan Anand is a true and passionate chess player and a great educator. 🙄🤔👍