Anand Spends 1:43 on Move 4… Then Wins the Blitz! 🤯| Anand vs Smirin 1994

What was Anand thinking for 1 minute and 43 seconds on just the 4th move? In this legendary 1994 blitz tiebreak between Viswanathan Anand and Ilya Smirin, Anand faced an incredible time disadvantage. Smirin had 6 minutes, while Anand had only 5 minutes — and Smirin needed to win to advance. Then, after 4.Nxe5, Anand stopped for while and spent a massive 1 minute and 43 seconds calculating his response. What followed was a fascinating tactical battle that eventually ended with Anand winning the game. In this video, we go through the complete game on an analysis board, explaining the critical moments, Anand's deep calculation, the tactical ideas, and how he managed to convert the game despite the enormous time pressure. ♟️ Game: Ilya Smirin vs Viswanathan Anand 🏆 Event: PCA/Intel Grand Prix 📍 New York, 1994 ⚡ Format: Blitz Tiebreak ⏱️ Key moment: Anand spends 1:43 on move 4 🏁 Result: 0–1 — Anand wins A remarkable example of Anand's calculation, speed, and ability to stay accurate under extreme time pressure. #chess #anand #blitz #chessmaster #viswanathananand