Black and White: The Rise of Indian Chess

Black and White: The Rise of Indian Chess is the definitive account of India’s epic journey into the golden generation of chess. Through first-person accounts and insightful analysis, this e-book from The Hindu offers an unparalleled look at the country’s meteoric ascent.

Read this to discover the legacy of Viswanathan Anand and the rise of new prodigies who are set to dominate the sport for years to come.

What’s inside:

1) Making of a sporting giant

P.K. Ajith Kumar chronicles India’s rise in chess from Viswanathan Anand’s first World Championship win to the emergence of the new generation.

2) My Worlds

Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand provides a first-hand account of his five classical World Championship victories.

3) Better times for women’s chess

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy discusses the progress and challenges in Indian women’s chess.

4) Divya’s World Cup of joy for Indian women’s chess

P.K. Ajith Kumar focuses on Divya Deshmukh’s victory at the World Cup and its impact.

5) The golden generation

Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay celebrates the current era of Indian chess, providing insights into the playing styles of the new prodigies.

6) Indian chess before King Anand

Rakesh Rao offers a historical perspective on Indian chess prior to Viswanathan Anand’s rise, highlighting unsung heroes and early pioneers.

7) Needed: bigger events at home

Rakesh Rao argues for more marquee annual chess events in India to support the growing number of high-quality players.

8) A Russian influence

K. Keerthivasan discusses the historical influence of Russian chess culture on Indian players, particularly through the Tal Chess Club in Chennai.

9) Nursery of chess

K. Keerthivasan highlights the role of Velammal Schools in Chennai in nurturing chess talent in India.

10) Changing face of chess

P.K. Ajith Kumar examines the transformation of chess in India, noting the game’s increasing popularity due to live streaming and social media.

11) From the vault

A compilation of articles from The Hindu’s archives that highlight moments in Indian chess history, including Anand’s victories and Gukesh’s World Championship win.

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