Lakshmana Kumara

Who Lakshmana Kumara is

Lakshmana Kumara was the son of Duryodhana, a young prince much loved by his father. On the thirteenth day of the war, when Abhimanyu broke into Drona's Chakravyuha, the young prince faced him in battle. Abhimanyu struck him down with an arrow, and Duryodhana's grief and rage at his son's death drove the Kaurava warriors to surround and slay Abhimanyu that same day.

“My father watches. I will make him proud.”

How Lakshmana Kumara plays chess

A young prince: eager and bright, but inexperienced against a sharp tactical attack.

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

Opening repertoire: Italian, Evans Gambit Declined · Scotch, Classical · Queen’s Pawn, Jobava London

Defeat Lakshmana Kumara in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement The Young Prince and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Mahabharata, Drona Parva

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