Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023

The momentum that began with the Chess Olympiad 2022 has indeed yielded positive results, as India has now established a strong presence in World Chess. While chess has consistently held a prominent position in government initiatives due to India's success in global age-group events, the significant impact of private sponsorship and the involvement of accomplished individuals in the development programme has become truly evident only recently. Vishy Anand has played a pivotal role in catalyzing this progress.

Indian chess made rapid progress in 2023
The momentum that began with the Chess Olympiad 2022 has indeed yielded positive results, as India has now established a strong presence in World Chess. While chess has consistently held a prominent position in government initiatives due to India's success in global age-group events, the significant impact of private sponsorship and the involvement of accomplished individuals in the development programme has become truly evident only recently. Vishy Anand has played a pivotal role in catalyzing this progress.