Mother who left Rs 50 LPA job builds chess infrastructure in Delhi

On October 31, 2026, Nidhi Bhasin Rohilla left a Rs 50 LPA corporate role to support her daughter Shivika’s chess ambitions and discovered gaps in Delhi’s chess ecosystem.

She created an academy, tournaments and communities for players across ages and abilities, and her initiatives now span eight states, championing accessibility, inclusion and a culture where chess thrives beyond ratings, titles and competition.