India (and its kids) are out to conquer the world of chess

India's chess revival, sparked by its former champion Viswanathan Anand, now sees his "Vishy's kids" challenging global superpowers like Russia and Europe. Factors such as post-pandemic leisure time, YouTube tutorials in Tamil, and government-backed opportunities have fueled this rise. Cultural support from parents, coupled with population size and online platforms like the Tamil Chess Channel, are helping India overcome language barriers while facing challenges from limited English proficiency among its middle-upper class.