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I am Yugmee Gidiya, a high-school student, and a writer beaming with eloquent ideas which I prefer to put down in words. Being an ardent reader, I am on a mission to impart values in the world and change the perspectives, while being an active participant in school- magazines.
Today I am in conversation with chess players Bhushita and Bhavik.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
The brother-sister duo have organised 8 tournaments till now and currently teach 200+ underprivileged students online on a weekly basis for free. Their vision is to establish a healthy sporting culture in the country so that sportsmen can be born from well-deserving backgrounds.
Written Interview with Samvedna Founders Bhushita and Bhavik
When did you learn to play chess and how?
We learnt how to play chess when we were 7 (Bhushita) and 5 (Bhavik) years old respectively. Our mom learnt about the benefits of teaching kids chess in a parenting book and that’s why she decided to teach us this game. This is how the journey began.
Have you always enjoyed chess?
Yes we’ve been playing it since we were so young… since the day we started playing the game we’ve really enjoyed it.
Who inspired you in chess?
When we were young, we were really inspired by Bottvinnik as our first chess academy was named after him. We were also always inspired by Vishy Anand.
What are your favourite places to play chess?
Tournament halls any day! The atmosphere and spirit that you feel in a competitive environment, especially a chess tournament is beyond any feeling. It’s like you enter another world completely. And our favourite tournament destination is Teplice!
How do you like to relax when you’re not playing chess?
Well I like to write, brainstorm ideas and watch Netflix to relax and Bhavik feels physical sports and reading novels are the best therapy.
What are your favourite chess books?
The Woodpecker Method and Chess School Volume 4
What are your favourite non-chess books?
Heroes of Olympus (Bhavik)
Land of Stories (Bhushita)
What was the best advice given to you?
The best advice given to us was to focus on hard-work rather than results because if you put in your best, results automatically turn out good.
What advice would you like to give aspiring players out there?
We would say, dream big and never consider anything impossible. Be like a chess pawn, always moving forward, never turning back.
Breaking down Chess with Samvedna Founders Bhushita and Bhavik Ahuja
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Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
Samvedna is a social foundation aimed at igniting the fire of chess in the underprivileged sections of the society. Started by Bhushita & Bhavik Ahuja, passionate players who have been playing since the past 8 years, the organisation conducts chess tournaments and raises funds for sports empowerment. The organisation has been endorsed by the sports minister of the country as well as the well known sports icon, Shri Gautam Gambhir.
