by Bulbul Satsangi | Jul 6, 2021 | Chess in Popular Culture
Even though chess is said to have originated from the game “ Chaturanga” played in India, the country has been slow to produce world class chess players. It was in 1961 that Manuel Aron, the first titled player from India earned his International Master (IM) title....
by Bulbul Satsangi | Jun 28, 2021 | Chess in Popular Culture
Imagine sitting with an opponent before the game and saying you are almost tempted to play a Ruy López against their Berlin Defense. Believe me, your opponent will smell the superiority you hold over his knowledge from far away. While you bask in the glory of...
by Bulbul Satsangi | Jun 28, 2021 | Chess in Popular Culture
We have accepted that Chess imitates life in almost every way. We play the opening game as kids and young humans, taking our baby steps towards strategic thinking, starting our middle game as career-oriented individuals, moving on to our end game, and hitting the...
by Bulbul Satsangi | Jun 16, 2021 | Chess in Popular Culture
“My mother played a bigger role in my chess career, but my father was an enthusiastic and fervent supporter. I remember fondly how he accompanied me to a world sub-junior, my three national titles, and later even to a world championship. He guided me well, both...