<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, part of Murugappa Group, has launched Chola Chess in collaboration with Chess Gurukul to nurture chess talent, particularly among children showing promise at the grassroots level.</li><li>Chola Chess provides a structured platform for early-stage chess talent development through 5-7-day camps designed for 6 FIDE rating bands ranging from 1,400 to 3,000, offering coaching, fitness training, mental strength training, and nutritional guidance.</li><li>Led by Grandmaster RB Ramesh, the initiative employs a hybrid delivery model on the web portal CholaChess.com to provide high-quality mentorship nationwide, aiming to make Chennai the chess training capital of the world.</li><li>The programme aims to bridge gaps for underrepresented talent, promote discipline and strategic thinking, and track players' progress; Chola operates as a comprehensive financial services provider with touch points across India.</li></ul>

Murugappa Group’s Cholamandalam Investment and Finance launches Chola Chess to nurture chess talent

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