A Pawn's Sacrifice: The Unlikely Cost of Pursuing a Chess Dream The story of Savitha Shri, India's new Olympiad bound chess star, has the makings of a rags to riches tale.
However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a narrative that reveals the human cost of chasing greatness in competitive sports.
Savitha's journey began when her brother Mugesh took up chess, but it was she who showed a natural talent for the game.