A mother who had to quit her Rs 50 LPA job, now changing chess scene in North India

After leaving her Rs 50 LPA corporate career to support her daughter Shivika’s chess ambitions, Nidhi Bhasin Rohilla discovered gaps in Delhi’s chess ecosystem. She set out to build what was missing, creating an academy, tournaments, and communities for players across ages and abilities. Today, her initiatives span eight states, championing accessibility, inclusion and a culture where chess thrives beyond ratings, titles and competition.