The King's Gambit: How Chess Became a Diplomatic Ace The chessboard has long been a stage for intellectual sparring matches between nations. Recent events have elevated it to a new level of diplomatic finesse.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gift of Javokhir Sindarov's World Cup scoresheet to Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is the latest example of "chess diplomacy" in action.
This unlikely union of politics and chess may seem trivial, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a rich cultural exchange and strategic maneuvering.