Black and White: The Rise of Indian Chess is the definitive account of India\u2019s 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\u2019s meteoric ascent.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s inside:1) Making of a sporting giant<\/p>\n
P.K. Ajith Kumar chronicles India\u2019s rise in chess from Viswanathan Anand\u2019s first World Championship win to the emergence of the new generation.<\/p>\n
2) My Worlds<\/p>\n
Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand provides a first-hand account of his five classical World Championship victories.<\/p>\n
3) Better times for women\u2019s chess<\/p>\n
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy discusses the progress and challenges in Indian women\u2019s chess.<\/p>\n
4) Divya\u2019s World Cup of joy for Indian women\u2019s chess<\/p>\n
P.K. Ajith Kumar focuses on Divya Deshmukh\u2019s victory at the World Cup and its impact.<\/p>\n
5) The golden generation<\/p>\n
Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay celebrates the current era of Indian chess, providing insights into the playing styles of the new prodigies.<\/p>\n
6) Indian chess before King Anand<\/p>\n
Rakesh Rao offers a historical perspective on Indian chess prior to Viswanathan Anand\u2019s rise, highlighting unsung heroes and early pioneers.<\/p>\n
7) Needed: bigger events at home<\/p>\n
Rakesh Rao argues for more marquee annual chess events in India to support the growing number of high-quality players.<\/p>\n
8) A Russian influence<\/p>\n
K. Keerthivasan discusses the historical influence of Russian chess culture on Indian players, particularly through the Tal Chess Club in Chennai.<\/p>\n
9) Nursery of chess<\/p>\n
K. Keerthivasan highlights the role of Velammal Schools in Chennai in nurturing chess talent in India.<\/p>\n
10) Changing face of chess<\/p>\n
P.K. Ajith Kumar examines the transformation of chess in India, noting the game\u2019s increasing popularity due to live streaming and social media.<\/p>\n
11) From the vault<\/p>\n
A compilation of articles from The Hindu\u2019s archives that highlight moments in Indian chess history, including Anand\u2019s victories and Gukesh\u2019s World Championship win.<\/p>\n
Please find the links & content of the e-book on Chess here –<\/p>\n
To download a sample of the e-book :\u00a0https:\/\/newsth.live\/Chess_Sample<\/a><\/p>\n To buy the e-book from Amazon:\u00a0https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/dp\/B0FS1ZNV5T<\/a><\/p>\n