This migration will most probably influence chess advancement in those countries where the Russians migrate. In the early 1990's after Soviet republic collapsed and many GMs and IMs immigrated from there, we saw how slowly chess become more evened out across the globe. This was not only because some national teams got stronger, but also because some of those strong players became coaches or took similar roles in their new countries. Of course in those days the internet was just developing so being physically present somewhere was essential ( unlike today ). Nevertheless, I strongly believe that those migrations 30 years ago shaped the chess power landscape to a huge extent. India is a super power in chess. It is funny how throughout the second half of the 20th century, people used to say. A Russian master is so tough to beat or something like that. In the 21st century people say, Indian kids are super underrated. OK, people use different phrases , but the point is - Indian kids of today are what Russian masters or candidate masters were in the 1945-1990 period.
Love your geopolitical outspokeness. Right or wrong, it's refreshing to hear honest and thoughtful takes on current affairs. I feel that something missing for too many GMs is the willingness to challenge their minds in other fields.
If you listened to Magnus' replies when asked about Hans as well as his cheeky implication Hans is bad company for personal growth in chess, you'd know they are far from making peace. He'll play Hans if he has to but still hates his cheating guts.
If Magnus doesn't like Hans, that's understandable, Hans is hard to like, but if he still thinks Hans cheated against him or against anybody OTB, then there's something wrong between his ears.
With less than 1% of Indian population playing Chess it already a sleeping Giant..and Gukesh and Prag will make it more popular among masses..just like Vishy did..
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This migration will most probably influence chess advancement in those countries where the Russians migrate. In the early 1990's after Soviet republic collapsed and many GMs and IMs immigrated from there, we saw how slowly chess become more evened out across the globe. This was not only because some national teams got stronger, but also because some of those strong players became coaches or took similar roles in their new countries. Of course in those days the internet was just developing so being physically present somewhere was essential ( unlike today ). Nevertheless, I strongly believe that those migrations 30 years ago shaped the chess power landscape to a huge extent.
India is a super power in chess. It is funny how throughout the second half of the 20th century, people used to say. A Russian master is so tough to beat or something like that. In the 21st century people say, Indian kids are super underrated. OK, people use different phrases , but the point is - Indian kids of today are what Russian masters or candidate masters were in the 1945-1990 period.
Yes the Demography (and probably culture) of chess is changing with long lasting effects.
Love your geopolitical outspokeness. Right or wrong, it's refreshing to hear honest and thoughtful takes on current affairs. I feel that something missing for too many GMs is the willingness to challenge their minds in other fields.
Beautiful game. Thanks for sharing.
If you listened to Magnus' replies when asked about Hans as well as his cheeky implication Hans is bad company for personal growth in chess, you'd know they are far from making peace. He'll play Hans if he has to but still hates his cheating guts.
If Magnus doesn't like Hans, that's understandable, Hans is hard to like, but if he still thinks Hans cheated against him or against anybody OTB, then there's something wrong between his ears.
With less than 1% of Indian population playing Chess it already a sleeping Giant..and Gukesh and Prag will make it more popular among masses..just like Vishy did..