Board, Blunders & Beyond
Games played. Mistakes made. Lessons learned.
First Time on the Board. First Tournament. First Result.
25 Aug 2026 • 03 min read • Chess Journey • India
28 February 2021. Bangalore.
I knew how to play chess. But tournament chess? That was something completely different. There was a clock. A real board. A real opponent sitting across from me. And, of course, the pressure of knowing that every move counted.
My Second Chess Tournament in Vietnam: Five Rounds of Persistence
12 Jul 2026 • 11 min read • Chess Journey • Vietnam
After my first tournament in Vietnam, in Ho Chi Minh City, I realised how much I had missed competitive chess. It had been years since I had sat across from an opponent, pressed the clock, and felt the pressure of every move. That experience motivated me to sign up for another tournament—not only to test myself again, but also to create a monthly cycle of learning, reflection, and improvement.
My First Chess Tournament in Vietnam: Seven Rounds of Humility
24 May 2026 • 7 min read • Chess Journey • Vietnam
What started as a simple weekend tournament became an unforgettable cultural experience. Beyond the chessboard, I discovered new friendships, different playing styles, and the universal language of chess.