Gave up IIT, left home, slept on roads: How Rajasthan's first AGM put Udaipur on global chess map
· India · timesofindia.indiatimes, Times of India
The article follows a Udaipur-born chess player who left an IIT program, abandoned home life and slept on roads as he progressed in competitive chess. His struggles are highlighted alongside his rise to prominence, becoming Rajasthan’s first “AGM” in the sport. The piece notes that his success has put Udaipur on the global chess map, drawing attention to the city’s budding chess talent. It describes his journey from hardship to recognition as a source of local pride and inspiration for aspiring players. The report underscores how his achievements have opened opportunities for chess in Rajasthan and inspired new interest in the game.
Why it matters
The player’s accomplishments bring national recognition to Rajasthan’s chess scene and may increase investment and participation in the sport in the region.
Read the original report — timesofindia.indiatimes
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