Who Keshi is
Keshi was an asura in the form of a gigantic horse, swift as the mind, sent by Kamsa to kill Krishna in Vrindavana. He came galloping with a terrible neigh, tearing up the earth with his hooves. Krishna caught him by the legs and hurled him away; when he charged again with open jaws, Krishna thrust his arm into the horse's mouth and expanded it until the demon choked. From this deed Krishna is called Keshava, the slayer of Keshi.
“I run faster than thought. Catch me if you can.”
How Keshi plays chess
Gallops across the board: knight manoeuvres and rapid switches from one wing to the other.
The Classicist: Sound, balanced chess: develops, castles and takes what the position offers.
Opening repertoire: Alekhine, Modern · Nimzowitsch, Scandinavian · Chigorin Defence
Defeat Keshi in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement Keshava’s Deed and open the way to the next guardian.
Sources
- Bhagavata Purana, Book 10, Chapter 37
- Vishnu Purana, Book 5
Placement on the path reflects chess difficulty only — a game-design choice, not a ranking of anyone's spiritual standing.