Garry Kasparov's comment comes in reference to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's post where he called Rahul Gandhi "an experienced player of politics and chess" following his announcement as the party's candidate for the seat.
Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated reigning five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen during the prelims of Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament.
As chess gains popularity in India along with other non-cricket sports, influencers Abhi and Niyu tweeted how 'Chess is the new cricket', to that, Magnus Carlsen, who recently lost to 17 year old Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, responded why it isn't so.