For the 56-year-old, who is a perfect example of been-there-done-that, playing chess against players who are either still in their teens or early 20s is proof of the longevity of the five-time world champion. “I think modern chess is just very different. This computerised way of playing chess is part of everybody’s No.1 hobby. He is the vice-president of the Fide, does commentary...“My biggest problem recently is that after seven or eight months of not playing chess, I forgot that aspect of (being in the thick of things). But it’s another thing, when you’re playing.

Source: The Telegraph January 10, 2026 05:23 UTC