Nikhil Kamath admits dishonest to defeat Vishwanathan Anand in Chess

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and Team Beacon, created fairly the flutter lately after he apparently defeated Vishwanathan Anand in a recreation of chess. The outcome shocked everybody, as Anand is a Chess Grandmaster and Kamath isn’t recognized to be very proficient in Chess.
Since then, Nikhil Kamath has issued a press release over the matter. He stated, “It is ridiculous that so many are thinking that I really beat Vishy sir in a chess game, that is almost like me waking up and winning a 100mt race with Usain Bolt.”
Statement by Nikhil Kamath
Nikhil Kamath additionally admitted that he had assist from “people analyzing the game, computers and the graciousness of Anand Sir himself to treat the game as a learning experience.” Meanwhile, Chess.com has banned his account for violating its fair-play coverage.
Chess.com closes Nikhil Kamath’s account
During the match, Kamath had a 98.9% accuracy charge whereas Vishwanathan Anand managed 92.7%. The Grandmaster performed White whereas India’s youngest billionaire performed Black. Since the victory, Kamath has admitted that he had exterior assist.
Fans, in the meantime, are mightily displeased with Kamath for what they name ‘cheating’. Some expressed their pleasure together with his ban from the platform.
Comments on the sport
Fans are additionally offended as a result of the sport was a part of a charity fundraiser occasion. And Kamath selected to cheat even in that. The recreation was a part of efforts to boost funds Covid-19 reduction in India.