Minds Meet the Board: Vishy Anand Inaugurates ‘Chess Mahakumbh’ at KIIT

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 2,050 Views

Legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand inaugurated the Chess Mahakumbh International Conference at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, on January 14, 2026. Supported by FIDE and the All India Chess Federation (AICF), the three-day conclave brings together over 5,200 participants from 40 countries, highlighting chess as a tool for education, social transformation, and global collaboration.