From Chaturanga to D Gukesh: Why North India Still Trails in the Game It Gifted the World
Chess, India’s gift to the world, originated as Chaturanga during the Gupta Empire. However, the modern heartbeat of Indian chess now beats in the South. From Viswanathan Anand to R Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali, and D Gukesh, Southern India has emerged as the epicenter of Indian chess excellence. D Gukesh’s Rise: A Moment That Shook the Chess…