Lakshmana

Who Lakshmana is

Lakshmana, son of Dasharatha and Sumitra, was Rama's constant companion from boyhood. When Rama was exiled, Lakshmana left his wife and comforts to follow him, keeping watch over Rama and Sita through fourteen years in the forest. In the war for Lanka he fought at Rama's side, was struck down by a terrible weapon and revived by herbs from the Himalaya, and slew Indrajit, Ravana's mightiest son, in a long and fierce duel.

“I have kept watch for fourteen years. Nothing gets past me.”

How Lakshmana plays chess

Ever-watchful: tight defence around his king and fierce counter-attacks against anyone who comes near.

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

Opening repertoire: Sicilian, Najdorf (Main) · King's Indian, Classical (Main) · Ruy Lopez, Breyer (Main)

Defeat Lakshmana in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement Past the Watcher and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda
• Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya and Yuddha Kandas

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