Rajya Sabha member highlights role of chess in improving concentration
Chalapathi University in Guntur has launched a chess club to enhance students' strategic thinking and concentration. The inauguration featured Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and included an open rapid chess tournament with over 200 participants.
Why it matters
The integration of chess into academic curricula reflects a growing trend in using cognitive sports to improve student intellectual development.
The Chalapathi University has launched a chess club to promote strategic thinking and intellectual development among students. Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Rama Krishna and Grandmaster Koneru Humpy inaugurated the club on the university campus in Guntur on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rama Krishna described it as the institution’s first chess club and said it could serve as a model for other institutions. He emphasised that chess improved concentration, analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Pro-Chancellor Y. Sujith Kumar said the university had incorporated chess into its curriculum and provided dedicated practice slots for students. Chancellor Y.V. Anjaneyulu said equal importance was given to academics and sports, while Ms. Humpy assured support for developing chess activities. Vice-Chancellor B.V. Chowdary highlighted the game’s role in cultivating patience, focus and strategic thinking.
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