Empowering Visually Challenged Students Through Chess: Mrs. B.L.N. Varahalu Leads Initiative in Mandapeta on International Chess Day
Mandapeta, Andhra Pradesh – In a heartfelt gesture to commemorate International Chess Day, Mrs. B.L.N. Varahalu, Senior National Arbiter and committed chess educator, visited the Government Blind School in Mandapeta and distributed chess boards with pieces to visually challenged students. The programme was organised by Masters Chess Academy in response to a noble call by Sri Adusumilli Suresh garu, President of the Andhra Chess Association, to bring the game of chess to the most deserving and underserved sections of society.
The event was not just symbolic but the beginning of a meaningful journey. Starting this month, Mrs. Varahalu will be offering free chess coaching to the students of the school, ensuring sustained engagement and structured learning for the visually impaired children.
Speaking about the initiative, Mrs. Varahalu said, “Chess is a game of intellect, not sight. It transcends physical limitations and opens a world of imagination, logic, and confidence. I am committed to walking with these students on their journey into the world of chess.”
This initiative is a direct reflection of the broader mission envisioned by Sri A. Suresh garu, who has been encouraging affiliated academies and individuals to celebrate International Chess Day by reaching out to orphanages, blind schools, and homes for specially-abled children, and begin meaningful engagements through chess education.
The Andhra Chess Association deeply appreciates Mrs. B.L.N. Varahalu’s commitment and compassion and congratulates Masters Chess Academy for this impactful outreach. This effort reaffirms the belief that “One move can change a life,” and that chess has the power to empower every child—regardless of circumstance—with vision, confidence, and opportunity.