Senthil Maran
"Chess has taught me handling difficult situations with patience and also that efforts are never futile."
In 2008 summer vacations, he and his cousins used to play different games.
Being good at outdoor games, his cousins challenged him to play chess.
He didn't know chess and so he told his father to teach him the basics of the game.
In the next summer vacation he played against his cousins and won.
Later seeing his dedication, his cousin enrolled him in a Chess academy.
He then played few tournaments and got an initial rating of 1642.
He liked chess, but it was only after his college that he became serious about chess.
Even though he knew he started late he was ready to take up the challenge.
After working seriously, in no time he made his maiden IM norm and even showed great improvement in his rating chart.
Now chess is his passion.
He says, Like his family, even his friends are very supportive and keep him motivated.
Now he is aiming for IM title and working towards it.
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