Secrets to Success

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Interviews with Chess Grandmasters

Episodes

  1. 12/04/2020

    Secrets to Success Episode 1 ft. GM Karthikeyan Murali

    Find out the secret formula of GM Karthikeyan Murali whose achievements are impeccable. In this episode, I will ask questions about his Success, His work ethic, His mindset and I will also cover his journey. Don't forget to tune in to this Magnificent Opportunity to understand the Mind of a Champion. Time Stamps for the Video: 1. 1:41 How he got interest in chess  2. 3:02 Work ethic in his childhood  3. 5:31 Feelings after Winning U-11 Nationals in Shimoga  4. 7:10 Preparation for the U 11 Nationals  5. 8:20 Advice for Young players on How to train chess  6. 9:46 About Bloom chess academy and How to find the right coach for you  7. 11:30 How to get better at Calculation   8. 15:04 Does he train Calculation these days  9. 15:41 What is the easiest way to become Titled Player  10. 15:58 His Take on Hardwork and Talent   11. 17:34 His Work Ethic These days  12. 19:07 What he does for Physical Training and Mental Training   13. 20:27 Why Physical Training is important   14.  22:19 What is the secret to his Confidence   15. 24:17 Advice for Players when they are low on Confidence   16. 25:28 How do you deal with failures and inconsistent results  17. 28:02 His mindset facing Vachier Lagrave in the Final Round of the Gibraltar  18. 30:50  What to do when you are stuck in the Same rating or When you are unable to make progress  19. 32:50 Why some people Work hard but results don't come   20. 35:04 Time trouble Issues  21. 36:59 The importance of Cloud engines   22. 38:43 How to work with cloud engines and how much time to spend on Openings  23. 40:04 How important is to study openings  24. 41:33 What is your take on Openings books and Opening databases  25. 42:44 Classical games influence on him  26. 44:45 Favorite Player and Why   27. 45:07 Style of Karthikeyan  28. 45:28 His take on Engine and advice on whether to look at them  29. 47:23 His favorite Books   30. 49:08 Importance of Therotical Endgames  31. 51:02 Individual Preparation vs Preparing at an Academy   32. 52:55 RB Ramesh Sir's Influence on his chess  33. 54:28 3 or 4/10 Technique Of RB Ramesh   34.  56:40 How does he deal with distractions  35. 58:40 What are you planning to improve in your chess  36. 59:25 Rapid Fire questions without Fire  37. 1:00:50  ( Audience Question) What is the best book for Calculation and Positional play for around 1500 player    38. 1:03:04 Solving studies for Calculation compared to Normal puzzles  39.  1:05:30 What is the secret to Calculating at a God level (Audience Question)  40. 1:05:41 How much time do you spend on Openings these days? (Audience Question)

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Interviews with Chess Grandmasters