Young Sudip Dutta triumphs in chess despite vision loss

Sudip Dutta, a nine-year-old boy from Asansol, participated in a chess tournament for the differently abled.

Despite being visually impaired since birth, Sudip has been playing chess since he was four.

He checkmated his opponent in just 20 minutes.

The tournament, held at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, had over 100 participants, mostly visually impaired.

Special chess pieces with distinct shapes and carvings help players identify pieces by touch.

Megha Chakraborty, a 23-year-old participant, is preparing for the World Chess Championship and was inspired by Viswanathan Anand.

Chess is not just a sport for these players; it builds confidence, sharpens concentration, and offers a sense of community.

The growing interest in the sport is reflected in the increasing number of participants each year.