A 3-year-old chess prodigy, a national award and a journey that began at home: What Anish Sarkar’s parents did right without turning his childhood into a pressure cooker

Parenting Lessons: At just three years old, Anish Sarkar became the world’s youngest FIDE-rated chess player, showcasing his remarkable talent from an early age. He was later honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu. His parents played an important role in nurturing his passion by encouraging exploration and valuing his curiosity.