Coverage of the DR Foundation, Project Checkmate, and our work across Indian and international media — from sports publications to youth development platforms.
Featured Coverage
Media coverage of Project Checkmate, DRF’s scholarship programmes, and the foundation’s impact on youth across India.
ChessBase India covered Project Checkmate in detail — documenting the programme’s work at NAB, R.K. Puram, and the milestone of producing FIDE-rated players from among visually impaired youth.
Project CheckmateThe Bridge covered Project Checkmate, the scholarship programmes, and the foundation’s mission of empowerment through sport and education.
ProfileWeCapable featured the launch of Project Checkmate and the DR Foundation’s growth into a registered non-profit — a profile of youth-led disability inclusion work in India.
Disability InclusionCoverage of the DRF Scholarship editions, highlighting the scholars’ stories and the foundation’s commitment to recognising talent that the mainstream misses.
ScholarshipsScooNews covered Project Checkmate’s educational model, focusing on how chess develops cognitive skills, self-discipline, and confidence in students who lack access to mainstream educational resources.
EducationThe Queen’s Commonwealth Trust featured DR Foundation as a Highly Commended runner-up in the Queen’s Young Leaders Programme 2018, highlighting the foundation’s work with Project Checkmate.
Awards & RecognitionSuccess Stories
Real voices from DR Foundation scholars and volunteers.
Ayush Jaiswal
DRF Scholar 2018 & 2019
"Hi, I am Ayush, the winner of the D.R.F. scholarship of 2018 and 2019. This award gave me the motivation to work harder for my best future interests. The scholarship is an excellent platform for the students to enhance their skills."
– Ayush Jaiswal '18 & '19 winner and full merit scholarship recipient at Ashoka University under DRF mentorship
Neeraj Sharma
DRF Scholar 2019
"I am Neeraj Sharma, a student in grade 9, originally from Bholpur, Rajasthan. This prize boosted my confidence and also gave me a lot of motivation to succeed further in my goals. Chess is a game that not only develops my mind but also helps me build my own strategies."
– Neeraj Sharma '19 winner
Mrunali Pande
Project Checkmate learner
"I learnt about DRF from my friends. I am amazed at the drive shown by the organisation towards hosting impactful events and sessions. I look forward to working with the foundation and growing as a chess player."
– Mrunali Pande, Project Checkmate learner and chess player
Full Press Record
Every outlet that has covered the DR Foundation, Project Checkmate, or our programmes.
Published Writing
Our team has contributed writing on chess, disability, sport, and social impact — appearing in publications across India and internationally.
Regular contributor to Sportskeeda’s chess vertical, covering tournaments, player profiles, and the game’s growing role in India.
Published pieces on chess, disability sport, and the intersection of sport and social change in India.
A widely-read opinion piece drawing parallels between chess strategy and life decisions — published on India Today’s DailyO platform.
Contributor to the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology blog during her time at UC Berkeley, 2020.
Interviews with chess figures and coverage of the broader community around disability sport and inclusive education.
Started at age 12, Devachess has won multiple Hpage awards and an Indiblogger nomination, ranking in Feedspot’s top 30 chess blogs worldwide.
Speaker Engagements
Our representatives are available to speak at corporate events, educational institutions, and organisations about chess, disability inclusion, youth empowerment, and the work of the DR Foundation.
Invited speaker at the Indian Youth Forum Awards ceremony, speaking on youth development and the role of chess in empowering marginalised communities.
Listed as a speaker at the Women Economic Forum, recognised for work in youth and disability empowerment.
Delivered an online talk on the benefits of chess to the Ek Kadam Aur Foundation’s student community in March 2021.
Attended the Queen’s Young Leaders programme at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education, 2018, as a Highly Commended Runner-Up.
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Available for corporate CSR events, schools, colleges, and conferences on chess, disability inclusion, and youth empowerment.
We welcome media enquiries about the DR Foundation and Project Checkmate. Please contact us through the contact page.
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