Gukesh Dommaraju's triumph heralds '83 moment' for chess

Gukesh Dommaraju's World Chess Champion title has boosted chess's popularity in India. Livestream records have been set, and platforms like Lichess report increased engagement. Indian grandmasters like Praggnanandhaa lead. ChessBase India and Nodwin Gaming plan new initiatives to further promote the sport. Chess is now one of India's most-watched sports, rivaling cricket.