Chess Stars Pay Tribute to Ratan Tata: A Giant of Industry and Philanthropy

The chess world mourns the loss of industrialist Ratan Naval Tata, who passed away on Wednesday night. Indian chess stars, including five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, paid heartfelt tributes to the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons. Tata had a deep connection with the sport of chess, supporting prestigious events like the Tata Steel Chess tournament in Kolkata and the Tata Steel Masters event in Wijk aan Zee.

Anand, who received the Padma Vibhushan award alongside Tata, remembered him as a kind and humble person. Their interactions, including a chance meeting at Zurich Airport, left a lasting impression on the chess legend. Anand expressed his sadness on social media, highlighting Tata’s contributions to the chess community and society as a whole.

The Global Chess League also paid tribute to Tata, with a moment of silence observed before the match between the American Gambits and the upGrad Mumbai Masters. The chess world extends its deepest condolences to Ratan Tata, a visionary leader who left a lasting impact on all who knew him.