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In chess and politics, every move of opponent can be used to your advantage: Rahul Gandhi

Drawing parallels between chess and politics, Rahul suggests that just as controlling the center is crucial in chess, having a clear vision and understanding of the central issues is vital in politics

May 02, 2024 / 17:12 IST
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Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi

The Congress on April 1 released a video of Rahul Gandhi discussing chess, where he reflects on his experience with the game and highlights its parallels with politics.

The video featuring Rahul Gandhi discussing chess, captioned "Just like in chess, Rahul Gandhi stays ahead of the game, always thinking several moves ahead!".

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He admires Gary Kasparov for his non-linear thinking and cryptically claims to be the best Indian politician in chess. Amidst speculation over his candidacy from Amethi, suspense grows as the deadline for nominations approaches.

Drawing parallels between chess and politics, Rahul suggests that just as controlling the center is crucial in chess, having a clear vision and understanding of the central issues is vital in politics. Without a grasp of the central concepts, effective operation becomes challenging.