Harikrishna at Chess World Cup: Indian Chess Depth
Why in the news
At the chess World Cup, the persistent run of veteran P Harikrishna was taken as a sign that Indian chess has strong depth beyond its young stars.
Key facts
- Player: Pentala Harikrishna, who earned a name as a second, meaning a player who helps others prepare for events.
- He powered Ju Wenjun’s campaign that won the women’s world championship.
- He then assisted D Gukesh, who became the youngest world champion.
- Context: in recent years chess prodigies have been getting younger and younger.
Significance
- Shows Indian chess has experienced players as well as teenage talents.
- His own tournament run, called defiant, adds a playing success to his support roles.
Exam angle
- Person in news: P Harikrishna; event: chess World Cup.
- Gukesh is described as the youngest world champion.
- Ju Wenjun won the women’s world championship with his help.