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Rethink Chess with Samay Raina, Vidit Gujrathi, and Sagar Shah

India is falling in love with chess all over again.

In this episode of Rethink India, we dive into the story of how chess became cool again, the people behind the movement, and what the future holds.

We spoke to:

• ‪@viditchess‬ — Grandmaster and Olympiad Gold medalist, reflecting on the game and its pressures
• ‪@ChessBaseIndiachannel‬ (Sagar Shah) — The man behind India’s largest chess platform, building a grassroots movement
• ⁨‪@SamayRainaOfficial‬ — Comedian and streamer, who brought chess to pop culture and millions of new fans

Why am I making a video about chess?

I make 80% videos on health, and 20% non-health. I want to reach not only those people who are health conscious, but also those who are not health conscious. I’m hoping people discover me through these episodes, and end up watching a few episodes on health as well.


In this episode, we discussed:
• How did India rediscover its love for chess?
• Chess Earnings vs India's Got Latent earnings
• What changed after Gukesh became World No. 1?
• Can online streaming revive a traditional sport?
• What’s stopping more kids from pursuing chess?
• What is the emotional toll of professional chess?


I want to thank ‪@Zero1byZerodha‬ for enabling this entire episode, without which nothing would have been possible.

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Rethink Chess Episode Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:39 – Why Isn't Chess in the Olympics Yet?
8:08 – Why Is Chess Dominated by South Indians?
12:11 – How Can a 10-Year-Old Become a Professional Chess Player?
13:23 – How Chess Transformed a Village in Kerala
17:17 – Why Are There So Few Women in Chess?
22:02 – How Much Do Chess Players Earn?
23:14 – Different Ways Chess Players Make Money
24:19 – What Does "Grandmaster" Mean in Chess?
30:07 – Is There an Age Limit in Chess?
31:42 – Is Chess a Sport or a Game?
32:23 – How Can Brands Sponsor Chess?
35:11 – How Samay Made Chess Popular in India
40:05 – Are Chess Players Good Role Models?
44:33 – Will Rolex Sponsor Indian Grand League (IGL)?
46:46 – Are Chess Players Good at Math?
48:34 – Is Chess Stressful?
52:43 – Where Do You See Chess in 15 Years?
54:00 – Outro

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