You can now get coached by two of India’s most recognized chess personalities, GM Viswanathan Anand and IM Tania Sachdev! Pick them as your coach and enjoy their voices and commentary every time you use Game Review, solve puzzles, and more!
As with other coaches, you can also play against them while they help you improve. Once you’ve chosen them as one of your coaches, you can challenge them on our Play Coach page.
To choose Vishy or Tania, go to any place where you can see your coach. Click your coach’s avatar to see a menu of all available coaches. Select Vishy or Tania, then press the green “Choose Coach” button, and that’s it!
Vishy is a living legend. He was the first Indian player ever to become the World Champion—and then went on to win four more World Championship matches. A driving force in Indian chess, Vishy paved the way for India to become the chess superpower it is today. To this day, he’s an inspiration and a hero to all Indian players.
Tania Sachdev is one of the most recognizable faces in Indian women’s chess. An accomplished player herself, Tania has represented her country at multiple Chess Olympiads, including helping India win gold in 2024. Despite her success as a player, Tania is best known for her work off the board. With her insightful comments and contagious enthusiasm, she’s established herself as one of the world’s most beloved chess commentators.
Now, you can enjoy the commentary and help of both Vishy and Tania on Chess.com. With custom comments and voices, each of them will bring their unique flair to your online chess experience.
Who is your favorite virtual coach on Chess.com? Let us know in the comments below!
