Uttamaujas

Who Uttamaujas is

Uttamaujas was a prince of Panchala, kinsman of Drupada, renowned for his courage. With his fellow prince Yudhamanyu he was given the honoured duty of guarding the wheels of Arjuna's chariot at Kurukshetra, protecting the great archer's flanks throughout the war. He survived the eighteen days of battle, only to be slain in his sleep by Ashwatthama in the night raid on the Pandava camp.

“My duty is to guard the flank. Try to get past me.”

How Uttamaujas plays chess

A flank guard: protects the sides of his strongest piece with tireless care.

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

Opening repertoire: Ruy Lopez, Exchange (Gligorić) · Queen's Indian, Main · English, Hedgehog (Main)

Defeat Uttamaujas in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement Past the Wheel-Guard and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva
• Mahabharata, Sauptika Parva

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