Indian Auditor, 60, Stuns Chess World with Triple Gold at Commonwealth Championships
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- •Ebenezer Joseph, a 60-year-old Audit Supervisor in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, won three gold medals in classical, rapid, and blitz events in the 60+ category at the Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
- •He had originally aimed for at least one bronze medal but surpassed expectations by winning all three events, competing in the Open section against top Indian Grandmasters and FIDE Masters.
- •The tournament schedule was extremely demanding, with up to eight rounds in a day, starting at 4 p.m. and ending after 8 p.m., leading to intense physical and mental fatigue.
- •Joseph is a strong advocate for including chess in school curricula, serves as a coach and counsellor, and holds the position of Senior Lead Instructor for FIDE Chess in Education Commission.
A 60-year-old Indian civil servant has captured global attention after delivering a remarkable performance at the Commonwealth Chess Championships held in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Ebenezer Joseph, an Audit Supervisor in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department (IA & AD) stationed at the Finance and Audit Office in Egmore, Chennai, not only competed against some of the country’s top young Grandmasters but also emerged victorious in all three formats—classical, rapid, and blitz—within the 60+ age category.
