"The Chess Players" ("Shatranj ke khiladi") is a short story by Munshi Premchand and details the obsession two members of the aritocracy playing the game of chess while neglecting responsibilities to society and family .
There's an eponymous 1977 film by Satyajit Ray which is well-regarded by those within the international film community .
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The Novel "Godan", from Munshi Premchand is considered as his best work. It is the most realistic interpretation of Indian village society, the backbone of India. It is a story of changing people, hungry and semi-starved, yet hopeful and optimistic, in the truest spirit of the age.
In the story "January Night" by Premchand, Halku is portrayed as a poor, hardworking farmer who is struggling to make ends meet. He is depicted as a compassionate and dedicated individual who cares deeply for his family and is willing to go to great lengths to provide for them. Halku's character embodies resilience, perseverance, and a strong sense of responsibility despite facing numerous challenges and hardships in his life.
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Waverly's brother received a chess set for Christmas one year. When some of the chess pieces come up missing, Waverly lets her brothers use some of her candy for chess pieces and they allow her to start playing chess.
Goa State Chess Association's motto is 'Let Chess Prevail'.