Abhimanyu Puranik Exclusive: Chess Journey, Helping Divya Deshmukh in World Cup, Grand Swiss, & More

Name: Abhimanyu Puranik Exclusive: Chess Journey, Helping Divya Deshmukh in World Cup, Grand Swiss, & More
Uploaded: 05 Sep 2025, 03:07:18 PM
Duration: 24:43
Channel: TIMESOFINDIA.COM

32387 views | Sep 05, 2025, 03:07:18 PM | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

In an exclusive interview with TOI Sports reporter Jyotirmoy Halder, GM Abhimanyu Puranik opens up on his journey, from his early days chasing one-rupee coins at local chess academies to becoming one of India’s brightest young Grandmasters.Puranik opens up about mentoring Divya Deshmukh during her historic Women’s World Cup run, the pride he felt in her triumph, and their rare face-off at the Grand Swiss 2025. He also shares insights on preparation, the balance between “rage and serenity”, and what lies ahead in his career.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to grow from a restless five-year-old learning chess in Pune to standing tall on the world stage, this story has it all: resilience, mentorship, and passion for the game.

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