Chitrangada of Hastinapura

Who Chitrangada of Hastinapura is

Chitrangada was the elder son of King Shantanu and Satyavati and became king of Hastinapura after his father's death, with Bhishma at his side. Proud of his strength, he looked down on other kings, gods and men alike. A gandharva king who bore the same name challenged him, saying that only one of them could bear it; they fought for three years on the field of Kurukshetra by the river Hiranvati, and the gandharva, mightier in sorcery, killed him.

“Only one of us can carry this name. Let the board decide.”

How Chitrangada of Hastinapura plays chess

Proud of his name: accepts every challenge, even the ones he should decline.

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

Opening repertoire: King's Gambit, Classical · Evans Gambit, Main · Sicilian, Smith-Morra Accepted

Defeat Chitrangada of Hastinapura in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement The Name Contested and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Mahabharata, Adi Parva

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