https://madrasmedley.com/tags/chess/ Recent content in chess on Madras Medley Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us © Copyright notice Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0530 https://madrasmedley.com/book-reviews/mind-master/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0530 https://madrasmedley.com/book-reviews/mind-master/ Sports autobiographies are always exciting to read and Mind Master is no different even though chess isn’t a traditional “sport” and involves flexing brain muscles over physical ones. Nevertheless, this was a fascinating read straight from the heart and soul of India’s first grandmaster and “Lightning Kid” Vishy, a man who played no small role in rekindling India’s tradition with chess as well as serving as an inspiration for the countless grandmasters in India who’ve followed in his footsteps and chess enthusiasts worldwide.