Bharata Dauhshanti

Who Bharata Dauhshanti is

Bharata, son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, was raised in the hermitage of Kanva, where as a small boy he played with lion cubs, holding their jaws open to count their teeth — and so he was called Sarvadamana, the subduer of all. Acknowledged at last by his father, he grew into a mighty emperor who performed great sacrifices and ruled all the land. India is called Bharata, or Bharatavarsha, after him, and the Kurus and Pandavas were his descendants.

“As a child I counted the teeth of lions. I am not afraid of your pieces.”

How Bharata Dauhshanti plays chess

Fearless from childhood: dominates the board and every piece in it.

The Classicist: Sound, balanced chess: develops, castles and takes what the position offers.

Opening repertoire: Sicilian, Open (Main) · King's Indian, Sämisch (Panno) · Queen's Gambit Declined, Exchange (Minority Attack)

Defeat Bharata Dauhshanti in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement The Lion’s Teeth and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Mahabharata, Adi Parva
• Kalidasa, Abhijnanashakuntalam

Placement on the path reflects chess difficulty only — a game-design choice, not a ranking of anyone's spiritual standing.