Kritavarma

Who Kritavarma is

Kritavarma was a chief of the Bhoja and Andhaka clans among the Yadavas and a warrior of high standing in Dvaraka. In the Udyoga Parva he brought a full akshauhini of troops to Duryodhana, and he fought for the Kauravas throughout the war, becoming one of only three warriors on that side to survive it, with Kripa and Ashwatthama. The Bhagavata Purana also names him in the troubled affair of the Syamantaka jewel.

“I have stood through eighteen days of war. One game will not easily move me.”

How Kritavarma plays chess

A steady, hard-to-break defender who keeps to a solid system and survives positions that would sink others.

The Fortress: Guards its king above all, keeps a healthy pawn wall, and is content to trade down.

Opening repertoire: London System · Petrov Defence

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

Sources

• Mahabharata, Udyoga Parva
• Mahabharata, Sauptika Parva
• Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 10

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