Interview with Sethuraman S P - Winner of the Weissenhaus Young Masters!

by ChessBase
10/23/2024 – In our short interview with Sethuraman S P, the winner of the Weissenhaus Young Masters, he shares his experience of winning the bronze medal at the Chess Olympiad, a significant milestone for the Indian team. He talks about growing up in Chennai, often called the chess hub of India, where he was inspired by world champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian GM also reflects on his ambitions to reach a 2700 rating despite the challenges of competing against a new generation of young, talented players.

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Interview with Sethuraman S P

Sethuraman S P shares his journey through the world of chess, from his early days growing up in Chennai, a city known for its deep connection to the game, where he was inspired by former world champion Viswanathan Anand.

He highlights his significant achievement of winning a bronze medal at the Chess Olympiad, marking a historic moment for the Indian team.

The grandmaster discusses his ongoing ambition to cross the 2700 rating mark, despite the new generation of young, talented players.

He also reflects on the role of modern technology, such as cloud engines and online courses, in transforming chess preparation.

Finally, Sethuraman speaks about the importance of balancing passion with hard work, as he continues to compete at the highest levels of the game.

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