In an exclusive interview with TOI Sports reporter Jyotirmoy Halder, Russian GM Volodar Murzin opens up on his love for India, its food, and its growing chess culture. From mangoes and paneer to the Global Chess League in Mumbai, Murzin, who is the 2024 World Rapid Champion, shares his thoughts on team chess, confidence after his world title, his ambitions for the future of the 64-square game, and much more.
