Samay Raina, why did you do this?
My 11-year-old son loves chess.
Thanks to you, chess became fun. It became mainstream. Watching him alongside Viswanathan Anand, Sagar Shah, Vidit Gujrathi and Tania Sachdev made the game feel alive.
But today, as a father, I am worried.
Comedy is one thing. But crude jokes and shocking language? That’s different. That’s dangerous.
An 11-year-old doesn’t just watch chess. He watches YouTube. The algorithm doesn’t filter intent—it just feeds. And when his chess idols collaborate with someone, the lines blur.
This is not about censorship. This is about responsibility.
Vishy, Sagar, Vidit—you inspire millions of young minds. Your content shapes their thoughts. Their humor. Their language.
You bring them into the world of chess.
Be mindful of what else they pick up along the way.
Sincere appeal as your fan and a father.