Chennai teen takes chess to underprivileged children
Sai Swaroop, a 16-year-old student from Chennai, has been teaching chess to underprivileged children for five years. He conducts both in-person and online workshops to help children learn the game and develop confidence.
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This story highlights youth-led social initiatives and the role of extracurricular activities in bridging educational gaps for underprivileged communities.
Chennai teen takes chess to underprivileged children left Sai Swaroop is a class XI student of San Academy. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/potfvj/article71626256.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/25dctbrm_saichess.jpg Sai Swaroop V. who uses his free time to take chess classes for those who cannot afford it Chess is not just a game for 16-year-old Sai Swaroop V. He uses the black and white board to train less privileged children to move confidently on the 64 squares. The Class XI student of San Academy in Pallikaranai did one such workshop in October and will be conducting an online workshop in November. The teenager says he has been conducting such free workshops for the last five years, some at orphanages where he gets himself invited and many conducted through the online mode. Sai has been learning chess since a young age and has competed in various competitions to bag the title of Arena International Master.
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