Harika – the second Indian woman to become a chess grandmaster

Harika is currently, world no.9 and the second Indian woman to be among the top 10 in the world after Koneru Humpy. As contrary to the common belief that the game of chess is apt for people who are calm and composed, Harika is a bubbly person. Playing chess requires a lot of focus and grit. She has accomplished three bronze medals for India at the Women’s World Chess Championship.

Bottom line

All the skills and qualities developed by playing chess can also be applied in various real-life situations. It is one of the crucial games that all kids and teenagers should play.

For becoming a chess champion, all you require is a personality that possesses confidence, mental strength, will power, and adaptive behaviour.