Why India Is the Future of Chess

India is rapidly emerging as a global chess superpower, producing a remarkable generation of young grandmasters and reshaping the world chess landscape. In this video, we explore how India’s ancient game of Chaturanga evolved into modern chess and how the nation is reclaiming its legacy.

From the historic victory of teenage sensation Gukesh D. to India becoming a global hub for chess tournaments, we uncover the factors driving this meteoric rise. With a perfect blend of talent, technology, and tradition, India is poised to dominate the world chessboard.

Special thanks to Sagar Shah from ChessBase India for his incredible insights and footage that added depth to this documentary

00:00 Intro
01:15 Pre-Vishy Anand Era
02:40 The Vishy Anand Impact
05:42 The Role of Infrastructure and Building chess ecosystem
06:00 All India Chess Federation
06:25 Rise of Online Chess
07:23 Government and Corporate Support
07:40 Chess Olympiad and Global Recognition
08:15 The Rise of Young Indian Grandmasters
09:57 Girls in Chess: Breaking Stereotypes
10:17 A Unified Force
10:54 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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