‘Win from Raebareli first…’: Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov takes dig at ‘experienced player’ Rahul Gandhi

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party candidate from Raebareli seat after days of suspense. But Garry Kasparov was not commenting on Jairam Ramesh's tweet but to a “random thought" by an X user. The user said that Garry Kasparov and Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand retired early and “didn’t have to face the greatest chess genius of our times." Responding to the post, Garry Kasparov said, "Traditional dictates that you should first win from Raebareli before challenging for the top!" followed with a laughter emoji.

In another reply to the post, the Russian chess grandmaster said, "I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an "all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes," as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game!" Garry Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, and is considered a legend of the game. Jairam Ramesh's post highlighted many points behind Rahul Gandhi's contesting from Raebareli Lok Sabha seat. The Congress MP said, “Remember, he is an experienced player of politics and chess.

The party leadership takes its decisions after much discussion and as part of a larger strategy. This single decision has befuddled the BJP, its supporters, and its sycophants. The BJP's self-proclaimed Chanakya, who used to talk about 'paramparagat seat' is now not sure how to respond." "This is a long election.

There are a few chess moves still left to play. Let's wait for a bit," Jairam Ramesh added. Days after speculation, Congress fielded Rahul Gandhi from his mother's traditional seat in Uttar Pradesh after she moved to Rajya Sabha.