World Chess Champion Vishy Anand: No Plans to Retire Yet!

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In an interesting interview to mediapersons on the occasion of a felicitation function in Chennai on Sunday, World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has said that he has no plans to retire yet and, in fact, his morale is on a high after beating a "complicated" Boris Gelfand to notch up his fifth world title.

"There are definitely no thoughts of retirement. In fact quite the opposite. (Winning a fifth world title) has been a huge boost to my morale. As long as I enjoy, I don't see any reason to retire," Anand told reporters during a felicitation function organised by his long-time sponsors NIIT in Chennai on Sunday.

Anand defeated Israeli Boris Gelfand in the World Championship match a few days ago to successfully defend his world title. "I am still enjoying the game having just defended my title. Winning in Moscow meant a lot emotionally. It's not only about records. It's just that you hate losing and you love winning. I am looking forward to playing chess and winning tournaments," Anand said.

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