Find out the secret formula of GM Karthikeyan Murali whose achievements are impeccable. In this episode, I will ask questions about his Success, His work ethic, His mindset and I will also cover his journey. Don't forget to tune in to this Magnificent Opportunity to understand the Mind of a Champion.
Time Stamps for the Video:
1. 1:41 How he got interest in chess
2. 3:02 Work ethic in his childhood
3. 5:31 Feelings after Winning U-11 Nationals in Shimoga
4. 7:10 Preparation for the U 11 Nationals
5. 8:20 Advice for Young players on How to train chess
6. 9:46 About Bloom chess academy and How to find the right coach for you
7. 11:30 How to get better at Calculation
8. 15:04 Does he train Calculation these days
9. 15:41 What is the easiest way to become Titled Player
10. 15:58 His Take on Hardwork and Talent
11. 17:34 His Work Ethic These days
12. 19:07 What he does for Physical Training and Mental Training
13. 20:27 Why Physical Training is important
14. 22:19 What is the secret to his Confidence
15. 24:17 Advice for Players when they are low on Confidence
16. 25:28 How do you deal with failures and inconsistent results
17. 28:02 His mindset facing Vachier Lagrave in the Final Round of the Gibraltar
18. 30:50 What to do when you are stuck in the Same rating or When you are unable to make progress
19. 32:50 Why some people Work hard but results don't come
20. 35:04 Time trouble Issues
21. 36:59 The importance of Cloud engines
22. 38:43 How to work with cloud engines and how much time to spend on Openings
23. 40:04 How important is to study openings
24. 41:33 What is your take on Openings books and Opening databases
25. 42:44 Classical games influence on him
26. 44:45 Favorite Player and Why
27. 45:07 Style of Karthikeyan
28. 45:28 His take on Engine and advice on whether to look at them
29. 47:23 His favorite Books
30. 49:08 Importance of Therotical Endgames
31. 51:02 Individual Preparation vs Preparing at an Academy
32. 52:55 RB Ramesh Sir's Influence on his chess
33. 54:28 3 or 4/10 Technique Of RB Ramesh
34. 56:40 How does he deal with distractions
35. 58:40 What are you planning to improve in your chess
36. 59:25 Rapid Fire questions without Fire
37. 1:00:50 ( Audience Question) What is the best book for Calculation and Positional play for around 1500 player
38. 1:03:04 Solving studies for Calculation compared to Normal puzzles
39. 1:05:30 What is the secret to Calculating at a God level (Audience Question)
40. 1:05:41 How much time do you spend on Openings these days? (Audience Question)