Exclusive | From chasing Re 1 coins every day to defeating Divya: Abhimanyu Puranik finds the state between ‘rage and serenity’

Abhimanyu Puranik, mentor and Grandmaster, reflects on his journey from collecting one-rupee coins as a child to defeating protégé Divya Deshmukh at the Grand Swiss 2025, highlighting dedication, guidance, and his role in nurturing India’s next chess star.