India won gold in both the Open and Women's categories at the Budapest Chess Olympiad, marking a major achievement in global chess
D Gukesh (18) and Arjun Erigaisi (21) led the charge in the Open, and Divya Deshmukh (18) and Vantika Agrawal (22) in the Women's team
India's chess ecosystem, supported by 85 Grandmasters, is built through mentorship from legends like Viswanathan Anand and support from AICF
Corporate sponsorships, a chess league, and government backing have helped fund training, tournaments, and sponsorships
Platforms like Chessbase India have made chess more accessible, crowd-funding support and promoting the game across India
With chess offered as an activity in schools and a strong ecosystem in place, Indian chess is poised for growth and global dominance