Varugeese Koshy, chess International Master and renowned trainer, dies.

Obituary

International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has died. He was 66. Starting out as a rebel, Koshy was one of the few self-taught gentlemen of the chess world. His hyper-modern approach to the 64-squares gave him a distinct advantage over most of his peers. In the era when computers played very little role, Koshy rose from the ashes with his superior skills to analyze various positions and went on to become India number two in the National Championship of the early nineties. Koshy represented the country on various occasions but his biggest contribution to the game came as a trainer. the dreaded disease with his impeccable sense of humour. “Apna time aa gaya (My time has come)," he had said in October last year. He had trained many other Indian players, like former world junior champion Abhijeet Gupta.


      Varugeese Koshy, renowned chess player and trainer, passes away at 66.

      Known for his hyper-modern approach to chess, Koshy was India's number two in the early nineties.

      Koshy's biggest contribution was as a mentor and trainer, having coached players like Abhijeet Gupta.

 

     


about Varugeese Koshy

born on: 3 October 1958
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