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The Chessboard to the Summit: How Chess Played a Role in Satyadeep Gupta's Historic Ascent
Satyadeep Gupta, an accomplished Indian mountaineer, his name in history by becoming the first person in the world to scale both Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in a single season . Additionally, he is the first Indian to traverse the two peaks in an astonishing 11 hours and 15 minutes. While his physical endurance and technical expertise were key factors in this success, an often-overlooked aspect of his journey is his passion for chess. Though not a professional player, Gu

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Feb 184 min read
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