Garry Kasparov, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, recently expressed his admiration for India’s remarkable performance at the Chess Olympiad. Speaking in a candid interview, Kasparov highlighted how India has emerged as a chess powerhouse, particularly praising the rise of young talents from the country. He drew a striking analogy, saying, “Vishy’s children are grown up,” referring to the generation of chess players inspired by India’s first chess world champion, Viswanathan Anand.
Source:- news 18
Kasparov acknowledged Anand’s profound impact on Indian chess. The five-time world champion not only put India on the global chess map but also inspired countless youngsters to take up the game. Players like R. Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh D, and Arjun Erigaisi have been at the forefront of India’s chess revolution, consistently performing at the highest levels in international tournaments. Kasparov mentioned that this new wave of Indian players is both fearless and well-prepared, a testament to the strong chess culture developing in the country.
Source:- bbc news
India’s impressive showing at the Chess Olympiad has further solidified its position as a global chess superpower. The men’s team clinched the bronze medal, while the women’s team narrowly missed out on a podium finish, placing fourth. Kasparov, who has closely followed India’s progress, believes that the country is on the brink of producing multiple world champions in the near future.
Kasparov’s remarks are a glowing endorsement of the efforts of Indian chess players, coaches, and the overall chess ecosystem. He concluded by saying that the future of chess is bright in India, with an abundance of talent and the potential to dominate the global chess scene in the coming years.
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