Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has lauded the Chola Chess Initiative in Chennai, emphasizing its role in providing a strong platform for young chess players to excel in the international arena. The Chola Chess facility, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Cholamandalam Investment and Finance in collaboration with Chess Gurukul, offers excellent resources, including top-notch coaching and training camps. Anand expressed his hope that chess players nationwide will benefit from this initiative. Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa also praised the free-of-cost facilities, noting the growing popularity of the game and the inspiring environment the facility provides.
