Interview with IM Tania Sachdev: Chess Competitor, Presenter, and Red Bull Athlete

Chess fans and enthusiasts are in for a treat this week as the latest guest on the Perpetual Chess podcast is none other than International Master Tania Sachdev. Known for her impressive skills on the chessboard, as well as her engaging commentary and analysis, Tania is set to discuss a wide range of topics in this episode.

The podcast kicks off with an introduction and a discussion about the upcoming Gibraltar Chess Festival, where Tania will be part of the announcing team alongside Grandmaster Simon Williams and International Master Jovanka Houska. The conversation also delves into the 2017 controversy at Gibraltar involving former Women’s World Champion Hou Yifan.

As the discussion progresses, Tania shares insights into her upcoming tournaments, including the India Team Championship and the Reykjavik Open. She also talks about her training with renowned trainer Grandmaster Jacob Aagaard and the actionable advice he gave her to improve her game.

Listeners can also look forward to hearing about Tania’s role as a Red Bull athlete, as well as her thoughts on the changing landscape for women in chess in India. Additionally, Tania opens up about how she spends her time away from the board when she’s at home in Delhi.

For those looking to keep up with Tania, she can be found on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. This episode of Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable, and listeners who wish to support the podcast can do so through Patreon.

With a lineup of engaging topics and insights from one of the chess world’s most prominent figures, this episode of Perpetual Chess is not to be missed. Tune in to hear Tania Sachdev’s thoughts on chess, training, and life both on and off the board.