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Lightning Kid: 64 Winning Lessons from the Boy Who Became Five-Time World Chess Champion

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264 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2026

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Viswanathan Anand

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February 26, 2026
Reading Lightning Kid felt like moving across a chessboard—one square at a time. In 64 short chapters, Viswanathan Anand reminds us that learning is our responsibility, talent needs discipline, and resilience grows quietly. What stayed with me most: learning is democratic. Small, steady efforts compound. A thoughtful, practical book about evolving patiently, staying curious, and making better moves in life. (64 words review)
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