His passion for chess and fighting spirit is legendary. He played the world championship final match at the age of 43 and continues to play at the highest level. What keeps him going? Join us for an exclusive interview with Boris Gelfand.
4:16 How Gelfand got into chess
6:28 Gelfand shows his first chess book
9:17 Gelfand’s coaches
15:37 Rubinstein and Geller’s influence in his game at an early age
19:53 Experience with Tigran Petrosian
39:44 Opening transitions
46:51 His black repertoire
49:04 Microsense Camp experience
1:08:30 Gelfand on Anand
1:10:10 Bursting the myth about ‘Soviet Chess School’
1:34:09 On swinging pieces during the game
1:35:21 Maintining High energy level for long hours
1:36:16 Favorite opponent
1:40:42 Secret of Road to World Championship at age 43
1:42:08 Playing own move in World Championship 2012
Game analysis
22:54 Botvinnik – Gelfand, Belarus 1984
30:18 Gelfand – Ulybin, Jurmala 1985
38:33 Gelfand – Delchev, FIDE World Cup 2001
54:30 Gelfand – Wang Yue, Romania 2010
1:16:18 Gelfand – Alekseev, Russia 2008
1:24:05 Gelfand – Karpov, Vienna 1996
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