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RUHANI ASUDANI

YES Awards 2026 · inclusion

RUHANI ASUDANI

SOLARIS PUBLIC SCHOOL 🇮🇳AHMEDABAD, India

Reached around 54 children from underserved communities

“Beyond The Board”

Ruhani Asudani is a 15-year-old student, chess player, and founder of Beyond The Board, an initiative to make chess more inclusive and accessible. A competitive chess player since the age of five, Ruhani has represented India globally and won several medals and titles. Through Beyond the Board, she combines her love for chess with service, teaching children from underserved communities and visually impaired players since 2024. She is committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone.
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