New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Behind the 64 squares that make up a game of chess on a chess board lies a universe of intense preparation, physical resilience and mental discipline, which can be mastered by only a select few. Five-time World Chess Champion and Padma Vibhushan awardee Vishwanathan Anand is definitely one of them. In the latest episode of The Success Code, hosted by Rushank Shah, promoter of Hubtown, Anand offered a rare glimpse into the physical, mental and technological evolution of the sport.

The discussion began with a core question about the nature of chess: "how much of chess is physical and mental," Shah asked. Anand stressed on the inseparability of the two, highlighting the intense physical toll the 'mental' demands of the...