Overview
- Bindra made the ceremonial first move in the final between China’s Wei Yi and Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov in Goa.
- He played two informal games at the venue with a FIDE official after the opening move.
- The 2008 Olympic gold medallist said he would consider helping chess development and brands if the sport continues to grow.
- He emphasized that elite chess demands physical readiness and mental resilience, aligning with his foundation’s sports-science focus.
- In later comments, he called world champion Gukesh D’s recent results a normal post-success phase and advised returning to basics.