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Chess has ancient roots in India and has become a major modern competitive sport supported by a growing community of players, academies and champions.
Key points
- Traces cultural ancestry to the Indian game chaturanga
- India has produced leading international players
- Played widely in schools, clubs and digital platforms
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
Sources and verification
- [1] Sports Authority of India — Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026