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Why Asian blind chess champion Kishan Gangolli is contemplating to quit the game
Updated On: 08 February, 2018 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Despite picking up numerous accolades, current Asian blind chess champion Kishan Gangolli is contemplating quitting the game to seek employment


Chess genius Kishan Gangolli is a four-time National champion and has 1996 international rating points
Four-time national blind chess champion Kishan Gangolli, 26, sees no light at the end of his problem-filled tunnel en route a sporting journey that has seen him pick up numerous accolades. The Shimoga resident, current Asian champion and the only Indian to win two consecutive medals at a chess Olympiad, is not in a sound financial position as he has no job, and is contemplating quitting the game to focus on competitive examinations to seek employment.
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