In a captivating encounter at the Delhi International GM Open Chess Tournament 2025, 80-year-old Rani Hamid, a Bangladeshi chess legend, faced 13-year-old prodigy Balaji Sudarshan. Despite a recent string of losses, Hamid's spirit remained undeterred. Sudarshan's skill led to Hamid's defeat, but the two engaged in a post-game analysis, transcending their age gap through their shared passion for chess.
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