Who Aniruddha is
Aniruddha, son of Pradyumna and grandson of Krishna, was a prince of Dvaraka. The princess Usha, daughter of the thousand-armed Banasura, saw him in a dream and fell in love; her friend Chitralekha painted the portraits of many princes until Usha recognised him, and then brought him from Dvaraka to Usha's palace by her yogic power. When Bana discovered him, Aniruddha fought the asura's guards alone with an iron club before being bound, until Krishna came to free him.
“I have fought a whole palace guard alone. I can fight your army.”
How Aniruddha plays chess
Fights alone against many: resourceful defence when surrounded and outnumbered.
The Classicist: Sound, balanced chess: develops, castles and takes what the position offers.
Opening repertoire: Sicilian, Dragon (Classical) · King's Indian, Four Pawns (Main) · Modern Benoni, Main
Defeat Aniruddha in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement One Against the Palace and open the way to the next guardian.
Sources
- Bhagavata Purana, Book 10, Chapters 62–63
- Harivamsha
Placement on the path reflects chess difficulty only — a game-design choice, not a ranking of anyone's spiritual standing.