An Unfiltered Conversation with GM Vidit Gujrathi

In our latest podcast featuring GM Vidit Gujrathi, we delve into his triumphant victory at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2024, securing his spot in the Candidates 2023 alongside Pragg. We explore Vidit's emotions, tournament preparation, and his remarkable comeback after facing challenges in the past few years. Join us as we discuss how he navigated social media trolls, engaged with loyal fans, and even touch upon his relationship status. Don't miss out—tune in to this insightful podcast!

Timestamps of the full podcast:

0:00 - Podcast Trailer
1:03 - Hello, welcome and Introduction
1:39 - Life in the 2 days after winning Grand Swiss
2:01 - Samay didn't call Vidit!
2:25 - What does this win mean to you?
3:16 - Winning one of the strongest Open tournaments in the World
4:10 - Did you think you could win this before going to the event?
5:19 - Erwin's shocking Birthday gift
5:52 - Round 1 loss turned off the pressure?
6:46 - Thoughts on the time control of Grand Swiss
7:16 - When did you find your best form?
8:00 - The insane +6 score which won Vidit the tournament
8:59 - Converting better positions in the crucial Round 10 and 11 games
10:19 - Handling stress and anxiety in a better way
11:42 - Feelings on finally reaching the Candidates
12:14 - Dealing with negative comments
14:00 - Pressure from the growing youngsters
16:08 - Anand being a huge inspiration for Vidit
18:14 - The creation of Vidit 2.0
19:32 - Earning Garry's praise in the Sicilian games
20:16 - Was the shift in style psychological or chess-oriented?
21:14 - Focusing on the process, not on results
22:34 - Support from Vidit's parents and sister
23:52 - Spending more time with the family
24:49 - Vidit's seconds revealed
26:42 - Vidit's Guru - Om Swami Ji
28:25 - Om Swami's book on chess
29:27 - Plan of action for the Candidates
30:26 - Road to becoming World Champion
30:55 - Magnus can come back to the cycle?
31:26 - Ding and Vidit have the same birthday!
31:56 - The support from Vidit's sponsors
33:44 - Vidit's GF Reveal?
35:03 - A Thank you note to all the fans
35:48 - Chances of other Indians qualifying to the Candidates
36:40 - ending with a nice viewer comment
36:56 - Thank you Sagar, book a ticket to Canada!

Video: ChessBase India
Edited by: Abhyudaya Ram

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