He & The Game of Intellectuals!!!

“And here comes the Chess… Called as the game of intellectuals… and the first prize goes to…:)”

I still remember her words when she did announce my name after saying this. It happened in my hostel day function during my second year of B.Tech. All of my friends were clapping for me and I was presented the trophy. I was so excited when I had shown the same trophy to my father.

In fact, my father is my only coach. He had taught me about different positioning on the chess board when I was six years old. I used to play with him in my childhood as none of my friends were interested in that game. I won almost all the games that I had played with him, but I still have a doubt whether he has intentionally done that or not!!!

Playing chess is the one thing that I love to do even if you wake me up at my mid-sleep. I used to play during my B.tech days, but later on I hardly played any! I have got many prizes in chess competitions so far, but if I should pick up one out of them I would probably rate the ‘Third prize’ that we have got in a team event in the intra-university championship as the best one. It was held during my final year of B.Tech. To my surprise, my father had attended the inaugural function of that tourney. His presence made me feel encouraged and responsible.

This is how it is so far… I would like to take this as an opportunity to thank him for all of his efforts. I value them and would love to wish him A Happy Father’s Day.