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Lightning Kid: 64 Winning Lessons from the Boy Who Became Five-Time World Chess Champion
THIS IS VISHY'S STORY.
Smart ideas. Sharp moves. Sheer grit.
India's first chess Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand has wowed the world with his brilliant mind and fearless play.
From growing up as a young prodigy in Chennai, known as 'Lightning Kid' for his blazing-fast moves, to becoming a global legend by taking on the toughest chess players, Vishy's journey is packed with game-changing twists, masterful tactics and nail-biting matches.
This book dives into the most dramatic moments of Anand's life and career - wins, losses, comebacks and masterstrokes - along with 64 bite-sized lessons, one for every square on the chessboard. Whether it's learning how to stay calm under pressure, bounce back after a loss or think several moves ahead, this is the tale of a true champion - and a guide to thinking big, staying humble and playing your best game.
Smart ideas. Sharp moves. Sheer grit.
India's first chess Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand has wowed the world with his brilliant mind and fearless play.
From growing up as a young prodigy in Chennai, known as 'Lightning Kid' for his blazing-fast moves, to becoming a global legend by taking on the toughest chess players, Vishy's journey is packed with game-changing twists, masterful tactics and nail-biting matches.
This book dives into the most dramatic moments of Anand's life and career - wins, losses, comebacks and masterstrokes - along with 64 bite-sized lessons, one for every square on the chessboard. Whether it's learning how to stay calm under pressure, bounce back after a loss or think several moves ahead, this is the tale of a true champion - and a guide to thinking big, staying humble and playing your best game.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2026
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