Indian chess players: Chess, the most logical game, ever encountered. This game has, Indian origin, earlier it was known as Chaturanga. It comprises a game board with a total of 64 squares with 8X8 orientation. With a total of 32 pieces, 16 for each player.
This is one of the most intelligent and mind seeking game. The more you have, the more you are close to the winning line. This game is more about analyzing moves of the opponent and with great surety gaining the ability to judge his future moves. It makes you win this game.
India has such brains who lauded the nation with their talents. Here is the list of top 5 Indian chess players.
Vishwanathan Anand
One of the topmost and say the primitive personality to lauded India with the crown of a Chess champion. With his sharp presence of mind and absolute intelligence he won may championship followed by numerous awards, few of them are mentioned below.
- He won the FIDE World Championship in the year 2000 to 2002, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012. Making him first Indian to do so.
- He won the World Rapid chess championship in 2003 and 2017.
- In 2016 Anand became the fourth player to cross the 2800 score of FIDE rating.
- He has received Arjuna award in 1985.
- Padma Shri was received by him in 1987.
- He received Padma Bhushan an Padma Vibhushan in 2000 and 2007 respectively and also received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
Pentala Harikrishna
He held the title of the youngest chess grandmaster from India in 2001. His intelligence in this game has brought in many laurels to the nation some of them are mentioned below.
- Won Commonwealth championship in 2001.
- World junior championship in 2004.
- Asian individual championship in 2011.
- He stood as top 10 players in the world in 2016 with a FIDE rating of 2768.
- He holds the title of Grandmaster.
Vidith Santosh Gujarati
He is also entitled to the title of Indian Grand chess master, in the year 2013. His intelligence, calmness and intense focus lead him to win a bunch of awards. Some of his achievements are mentioned below.
- Won a bronze medal in world junior championship 2013.
- Won gold in the U-12 Commonwealth championship.
- He is the third Indian to cross the FIDE ranking of 2700.
- He is the brand ambassador of the All India Chess Federation of blind.
- Received Shivaji Chatrapati Award.
Baskaran Adhiban
He is also one of the Indian chess grandmasters. With his phenomenal performance in every game, he has also received ample titles and awards. To mention a few below is the list of his achievements.
- In 2008 won the World U-16 championship.
- Won the Indian championship in 2009
- Won Asian U-16 championship in 2007.
- Won Sants open in 2013.
- He has a current FIDE rating of 2671.
Krishnan Sasikiran
One of the finest chess players as composed a person could be. Here is the list of his bests.
- He won the Indian Championship in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2013.
- Won Asian junior chess championship in 1999.
- Won Hastings International Chess tournament in 2001.
- Received Arjuna Award in 2002.
- Had the highest FIDE rating of 2720.
So these were the top Indian chess players. Whose immense hard work and intelligence have brought laurels to our nation and made us proud. to know more continue on talepost and for updates visit our facebook.