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GM Raunak Sadhwani Exclusive: Becoming Grandmaster at 13, hidden costs of the game, and more #chess
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In an exclusive chat with TOI Sports reporter Jyotirmoy Halder, India’s young Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani speaks candidly about the tougher side of professional chess. From a dip in ratings to struggling without a full-time coach because of financial constraints, the 20-year-old also reveals his intention to play more open-category tournaments next year.
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