Some Indian chess players are doing very well, with newcomers like Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin, Gukesh D, and Praggnanandhaa. However, such youngsters have done much worse than their rating in other types of formats like Rapid and Blitz. In particular, their performances in FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships are disappointing. The factors contributing to this difference include the lack of time to decide, experience in these formats is minimal, and there is not enough mental endurance to handle time pressure. With youth talent increasing, the increased access to online platforms, and mentorship by Viswanathan Anand and other players, one may be optimistic about success in the future in these formats.
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Why Indian Chess Players Falter in Rapid and Blitz Events
India has given the world-class players in the classical formats, and now six of them are featured in the top 30. But when it comes to the faster formats of the game-the rapid and the blitz-the gap exists. Only Viswanathan Anand is a shining star in the blitz format. The paper will look into why this gap exists, examining how Indian training is too concentrated on the classical format, thereby offering limited exposure to rapid/blitz tournaments, and the psychological demands of playing in the faster formats are different. Describe some of the possible ways and strategies that can help fill this gap, underlining the need for tailored training and greater match experience to make the Indian cricketer dominate in all forms of cricket.