By Cricket Coverage "I liked winning games,” remarked Viswanathan Anand, a legendary figure in the world of chess, who boasts five World Chess Championships and two Chess World Cup victories, during an interview with Scroll about his remarkable career. Anand's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. At the age of 18, he became India's first Grandmaster in 1988, and his peak FIDE rating of 2817, reached in March 2011, places him eighth on the all-time list. Renowned for his innovative playing style and his expertise in navigating complex positions, Anand has introduced strategic concepts that have significantly influenced the game, inspiring a new generation of players. Anand's journey in chess started at the age of six, guided by his mother. His family's time in Manila, Philippines, from 1978 to the early 1980s, further ignited his passion for the game. His rise in Indian chess was swift and impressive.At 14, he won the sub-junior championship with a perfe...