The Price of Genius : Inside the World of India’s Chess Prodigies

Behind every prodigy is a story of obsession sacrifice and genius.India is in the middle of a chess revolution. Once a land of lone geniuses it now produces a dynasty of prodigies who rule the 64 squares. At the forefront are the ‘Fab Four’ – four brilliant youngsters winning Olympiad golds global tournaments and global fans. But genius alone doesn’t make champions. Behind each prodigy is a network of parents coaches and trainers – and years of sacrifice and obsession. Missed birthdays sleepless nights and relentless discipline define their pursuit of perfection. <i>The Price of Genius</i> pulls back the curtain on India’s chess boom revealing what it takes to turn raw talent into lasting greatness. Beyond the medals and glamour lies a story of grit risk and the real cost of brilliance.