Bhurishravas

Who Bhurishravas is

Bhurishravas, son of King Somadatta and grandson of Bahlika, was a Kuru warrior famed for his valour and for the rich gifts he gave at sacrifices. He fought for the Kauravas at Kurukshetra, where an old feud between his house and that of Satyaki set the two against each other. On the fourteenth day, as Satyaki tired after his long fight through the Kaurava ranks, Bhurishravas overpowered him and raised his sword, but an arrow from Arjuna severed his arm; reproaching that blow, he sat down on the field in meditation, and was then slain by Satyaki (Drona Parva).

“I have given rich gifts at many sacrifices, and in battle I give no ground. Come, let us fight fairly.”

How Bhurishravas plays chess

A dignified, patient warrior who wears his opponent down in long manoeuvring battles and accepts the outcome with calm.

The Strategist: Plays the long game: pawn structure, good squares and slow pressure.

Opening repertoire: Nimzo-Indian Defence, Rubinstein Variation · Ruy Lopez, Breyer Variation

Bhurishravas's trial lies beyond the Level 30 gate, but you can play Bhurishravas any time in free play.

Sources

• Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva
• Mahabharata, Drona Parva

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