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Gujarat Village with 100 Homes Produces 17 International Chess Players
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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A 100‑house village in Gujarat has produced 17 chess players who have competed internationally, thanks to a local teacher's vision.
In a small village in Gujarat, 100 households have produced 17 chess players who have represented India on the international stage.
The achievement is credited to a local teacher who has turned the village's limited resources into a training ground for the game.
The teacher's vision has turned a need for opportunities into a platform that has nurtured talent, leading to international recognition.
The village's success highlights how focused mentorship can unlock potential even in remote communities.
The achievement is credited to a local teacher who has turned the village's limited resources into a training ground for the game.
The teacher's vision has turned a need for opportunities into a platform that has nurtured talent, leading to international recognition.
The village's success highlights how focused mentorship can unlock potential even in remote communities.