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Q: What was the best thing about the London experience?
I don't know; I liked it all! Probably when I went on the stage to move a piece for Vishy Anand.
Q: Which move did you make?
The pawn in front of the king, two spaces.
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Q: Were you nervous when you went onto the stage?
Not really; it just seemed so surreal.
Q: Did you know it was live on the Internet, being watched by people all across the world?
I didn't realise that at the time!
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Q: How did your games in the tournament go?
All right: won two, drawn two, lost one.
Q: Were they tough games?
Yes, but I messed up in one of them.
Q: The one you lost?
Yes.
Q: What did you do?
I didn't realise he could take my queen!
Q: Were you happy with your performance apart from that?
Yes.
Q: Did you feel you were playing against strong players all time?
Yes, most of the time.
Q: Would you go back again if you had the chance?
Definitely.
Q: Do you think it made you a better player?
I hope so!
Q: What else about the trip has stuck in your mind?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was really good!
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