Interview with a Chef
The two most important members of the seconds of both teams just might be
the non-chess players. For team
Anand this would be his wife. For the Team Carlsen this could be his cook.
Magnus’ chef has to minimize Anand’s home field advantage. The cook has to
reduce the effects of living in a different county, where the food and culture
is very different. I
feel that this help could be a major part of the deciding factor of this match.
Here are the questions I came up with.
1)
Could you introduce yourself to the world of
chess fans?
2)
How did
you first meet Magnus?
3)
How did you become part of team Carlsen?
4)
What are your cooking credentials?
5)
What is Magnus's dining schedule on playing days?
And on Off Days?
6)
Have you created a special diet to heighten
Magnus’s playing abilities?
7)
Is there a special diet for games when Magnus
plays with black or white?
8)
What does Magnus snack on during the game?
9)
What are Magnus’s favorite foods?
10)
Are after game menu’s based on result? Do you
prepare something for draws, wins and victories?
11)
Can you share one of Magnus’s favorite recipes?