Chess is boring for people; players like Gukesh, Pragg can take it to next level: Nakamura

Chess is boring for people; players like Gukesh, Pragg can take it to next level: Nakamura

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has said that showcasing strong personalities is key to making chess popular in western countries. He praised India’s passionate fanbase and rising stars like Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa for helping the sport grow.

World champion D Gukesh and Tata Steel Chess winner R Praggnanandhaa have been among the gainers in the latest FIDE Ratings. Image: PTI/Tata Steel Chess