Chess

Hailed by Anand Mahindra, this viral video shows a stunningly creative choreography by IAS Officer Kavitha Ramu for the 44th International Chess Olympiad being held in Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai.

At a time where chess was a ‘rich man’s sport’, Mir Sultan Khan established himself among the greatest natural players of modern times.

Breaking the gender barrier in style, Maharashtra's Khadilkar sisters ruled India's chess scene for an entire decade, and showed the world that women can compete with men in chess! #FirstWomen #GirlPower

“What makes it even more challenging is that you can’t use your old theories or strategies to win this game. Triwizard chess demands that its players be quick and on their fingertips at all times!”

Russia conferred the 'Order of Friendship' on the famed chess Grandmaster, one of the best India has had.

"When the game starts, I imagine the picture of the board with the pieces. As it progresses, my opponent announces every move, and I visualise the pieces accordingly."

Raunak is the youngest IM from Maharashtra and the second IM from Nagpur. The first IM from Nagpur is Anup Deshmukh, who secured the title in 1999.

In news that went under the radar, the chess legend from Chennai just defeated reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen.

Things were looking up for 20-year-old Ikramul in his career, until a few months ago when he was diagnosed with an illness.

A simpler variant of chess, the game can be played on a mobile or computer, and has the simplest set of rules.