R Praggnanandhaa explains southern India’s domination of chess: ‘We have this starting advantage…’

R Praggnanandhaa explains southern India’s domination of chess: ‘We have this starting advantage…’

R Praggnanandhaa, India’s top-ranked player in the Classical format at No 4, added that while the South, especially the city of Chennai, remains a bastion of Indian chess, the sport is growing across the country with talent emerging from all parts.

R Pragggnandhaa is the top-ranked Indian in FIDE’s Classical ratings at No 4. Image: AP