Exclusive | 'If Bangladesh had chess tournaments, why would I come to India?': 80-yo Rani Hamid

In a captivating encounter at the Delhi International GM Open Chess Tournament 2025, 80-year-old Rani Hamid, a Bangladeshi chess legend, faced 13-year-old prodigy Balaji Sudarshan. Despite a recent string of losses, Hamid's spirit remained undeterred. Sudarshan's skill led to Hamid's defeat, but the two engaged in a post-game analysis, transcending their age gap through their shared passion for chess.

Jun 18, 2025 - 11:25
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Exclusive | 'If Bangladesh had chess tournaments, why would I come to India?': 80-yo Rani Hamid
In a captivating encounter at the Delhi International GM Open Chess Tournament 2025, 80-year-old Rani Hamid, a Bangladeshi chess legend, faced 13-year-old prodigy Balaji Sudarshan. Despite a recent string of losses, Hamid's spirit remained undeterred. Sudarshan's skill led to Hamid's defeat, but the two engaged in a post-game analysis, transcending their age gap through their shared passion for chess.

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