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IIT Madras Unveils Tech-driven Initiatives To Help India Become A Global Chess Powerhouse

By IANS News July 13, 2024 • 16:10 PM View: 728

The IIT Madras CESSA: As Indian talent continues to excel in the field of chess, like Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, IIT Madras on Saturday announced new initiatives to propel the country into a global chess powerhouse using advanced technology.

The Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) at IIT Madras showcased the initiatives aimed at enhancing fan engagement, combating cheating in chess federations, and expanding the grassroots level, in the national capital.

"We will be very happy to collaborate through IIT Madras CESSA to support products that can be integrated into sports bodies," said Sandip Pradhan, Director-General, Sports Authority of India (SAI).

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