I'm confused why there is huge void in men's and women's chess in India: Harika

I'm confused why there is huge void in men's and women's chess in India: Harika

New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli is confused by the huge "void" in men's and women's chess in India and hopes the situation improves as there are several youngsters with potential in the country.

Harika, the three-time women's World Championship bronze medallist and winner of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix, has been the flag-bearer of women's chess in the country along with veteran Koneru Humpy, the Asian Games gold medallist.

Together, they have won the most trophies and accolades for the country and are currently also teammates in the Global Chess League (GCL) side upGrad Mumba Masters.