IIT Madras unveils plans to make India a global chess powerhouse

IIT Madras Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) unveiled plans to boost India's chess prowess using technology-driven tools, focusing on fan engagement, cheating detection, and training programs at grassroots level. The initiative, disclosed at the 'Sports Tech Start Up Conclave' in New Delhi, aims to collaborate with stakeholders in the sports ecosystem and develop platforms leveraging high-performance computing and Artificial Intelligence to support chess players. IIT Madras CESSA also intends to launch new sports courses on NPTEL and consider offering programs in AI/ML, Data Science, Sports Science, and Sports Management.