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B. BHIMA ROW
Chess Critic, W riter Columnist, Freelance Journalist
FIDE International Arbiter
BRBK Chess Series - 2004-1
THE INSIDE STORY OF
CHA THURANGAM
(CHESS)
Bommireddipalli Bhima Row
IBS Retd,
B.Sc., B.E. Chartered Engineer, F.I.E., F.I.E.T.E.,
PG Dip, Journalism, Chess Critic, Writer
Columnist & Freelance Journalist
Retd. SE, All India Radio
International FIDE Arbitor
National AICF Arbitor
Ex-Director & Chief Coach,
Centre for Development of Chess-Hyd.
and
B.V. Kameshwara Kishore
ME
Co - Editor
D ed ica tio n of B o o k
Late Sri B. A. Kameswara Row and Smt. B. Mangamma
My parents Late Sri B. A. Kameswara Row and Late Smt. B.
Mangamma, have been of great inspiration to me and gave all the
freedom to confidently explore and face the world. Their love and
affection for me and the other members o f our family had been so
immense, that my dedication of this book is only a humble and
minute fraction ofwhat we received. In their memory I had brought
this book to print even when I was bed ridden after a stroke 8
months back and my dear wife left me alone soon after / hardly
recovered from the stroke.
Hyderabad B. Bhima Row
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FOREWORD
Chess is a game of mind where thinking crystalises into strategic action. It is a
regime of rules but at the same time, an arena for freewheeling and flow of imagination.
Chess brings in discipline and triggers our ingenuity. It keeps us lively, focused and
never stray away from the goal. Concentration is the other name for this game of
mindscape, which is at once an art as well as a science of Mathematics and Computation.
Learning and practice are the anchor sheet for mastering it.
Chess as an intellectual pastime and creative pursuit is an integral part of human
civilization. It dates back to centuries old, took birth in India, traversed to many places
and saw vicissitudes over the years. We see how this game has come back again to India
- the land of its origin in the standardized International system. Information Technology
has added a new dimension to it in new millennium. We have witnessed astonishingly as
to how a powerful computer could beat the World Champion of the game in our times.
Chess has opened up new vistas in terms of technique, methodology and professionalism.
India with its fine traditions of chess from the days of yore is emerging as a
pacesetter in this game. The nation has produced eminent chess players. We see of late
great interest in chess amongst the children and youth of our country.
There is need for creating awareness about the importance of the art and science
of chess. Sri Bommireddypalli Bhima Row, a veteran and a seasoned authority in the
game has taken the initiative to come out with a comprehensive introduction and concise
treatment of the game in his book “THE INSIDE STORY OF CHATFIURANGAM
(CHESS)”. He deliberately used the word “CHATHURANGAM” in the title to drive
home the powerful expression and breadth of Indian connotation.
Sri Bhima Row dedicated his life to the mission of popularizing and creating
awareness of the game in our country. His initiatives in this direction are indeed
commendable. His book in Telugu entitled “CFLATURANGA SHASTRA
SANGRAHAM” is a pioneering scholarly attempt and bears ample testimony to his
amazing in-depth knowledge of the game.
He is an individual with strong determination and devotion to the cause of chess.
Age cannot stifle his enthusiasm; ill health and family problems can never deter him from
his chosen path.
The present book in English is bom out of his concern for reaching out to wider
audience to enrich the practice of the game. I see his original thinking in creative insights
coming to the fore in this book. I convey my deep sense of appreciation to Sri Bhima
Row garu for his path breaking work.
I am sure this book will be of immense benefit to all those interested in the game
of chess. I wish his endeavour all success.
