The Emmanuel chess centre (ECC) was established at the RCC Exhibition Hall in 1996, with the aim of training youngsters interested in the game. I wanted to start a place that would provide an atmosphere… children to come and play the game, says chief consultant Ebenezer Joseph, who had the privilege to play during childhood at the Tal chess club way back in 1972. Now a FIDE recognised trainer, Ebenezer hopes to continue the tradition and propagate the sports