Indian chess reflects a stark North-South divide. While Tamil Nadu nurtures champions with cultural and institutional support, northern players struggle for legitimacy and infrastructure. Grandmasters and coaches highlight deep-rooted differences in perception, loyalty, and ambition.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/chess-in-north-india-were-trained-thugs-the-harsh-truth-behind-the-nations-north-south-divide/articleshow/122157541.cms