Lomasha

Who Lomasha is

Lomasha was a great sage who, on Indra's request, came to the exiled Pandavas while Arjuna was away in heaven learning divine weapons. He guided Yudhishthira, his brothers and Draupadi on a long pilgrimage to the sacred places of the land, and at each one told them its story: of Agastya and Lopamudra, of Rishyashringa, of Bhagiratha bringing down the Ganga, of Parashurama, and many more.

“Come with me on a long pilgrimage. There is much to see.”

How Lomasha plays chess

A storyteller and guide: leads you on a long journey through many different kinds of position.

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

Opening repertoire: Nimzo-Indian, Sämisch · Sicilian, Kan (Main) · Ruy Lopez, Open (Dilworth)

Defeat Lomasha in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement The Long Pilgrimage and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Mahabharata, Vana Parva (Aranyaka Parva, Tirtha-yatra)

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