# #69. Tania Sachdev Talks About Her Journey From Indian Women's Champion To World-Class Commentator!

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Podcast: [New In Chess Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-in-chess-podcast-6749297)
Published: 2025-06-20T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://app.springcast.fm/19396/69-tania-sachdev-talks-about-her-careers-in-chess-and-commentary
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## Resource

This week’s episode of the New In Chess Podcast features an interview with Indian chess star Tania Sachdev. Tania Sachdev is a two-time Indian Women’s Champion and she was a member of the Indian Women’s team that wrote history at the Budapest Olympiad last year, where they won the gold medals. Probably most chess fans will know her as one of the most popular online chess commentators in the world. Armed with both the broad knowledge and deep insights of the professional, and the unbridled enthusiasm of the true chess lover, Tania can entertain and speak to audiences of all levels. Interviewed by Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam, Tania Sachdev speaks about her family background, the unwavering support she got from her parents and the unforgettable peaks in her chess career. Naturally, she also speaks about her second career as a commentator that was launched when she was invited to be on the commentary team during the World Championship match between Vishy Anand and Magnus Carlsen in Chennai in 2013. What is it that she loves in commentating? Why is she such a wonderful duo with Peter Leko? Why should the players engage more with the media? How can we capture the emotional moments in chess even better? Which are her favourite places on this earth and what has food go to do with it? Tania loves talking and sharing stories and memories. You don’t want to miss them. Enjoy this week's episode of the New In Chess Podcast! Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:31 – Welcome Tania! 3:08 – Why Delhi means so much to Tania 5:55 – Getting to travel for her career 8:08 – Tania’s family background 11:02 – Falling in love with chess and entering competitions 16:48 – How did people react to Tania’s strong performances as a young girl? 19:10 – Tania’s oldest chess friends 21:45 – Did Tania have many doubts…

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