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ChessBase India YouTube Members Support Chess Players with Laptops

by Rasika Ratnaparkhi - 02/04/2025

Laptop is an essential training partner for every chess player. With the right software, players can analyze games and prepare faster. But they can truly benefit from these tools if they have a fast and reliable laptop. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a laptop that meets their needs, which is why we launched this initiative last year. We provided 14 young, aspiring chess players with Lenovo Yoga Slim laptops worth Rs. 1 lakh each. This was funded through YouTube Memberships to support their training. Seeing its impact, we are thrilled to bring it back for a second edition! If you're a chess player in need of a better laptop, check out the article to learn how you can apply.

Tech-Mate! 

I started my journey with ChessBase India last year, and what a phenomenal ride it has been! I have met incredible people, conducted interviews, written tournament reports, documented players’ journeys, and so much more. But through all of this, I realized one crucial thing - you need a good laptop!


It happened a lot of times that I was fully prepared with ideas, ready to bring them to life, but my laptop had other plans. First, it failed me morally and then technically. Imagine pouring your heart into something only to see it unsaved or worse, deleted! And sometimes, it’s a war between my WiFi and laptop to see who can work slower. It’s so frustrating! If you have ever used ChessBase software, you know it’s a powerhouse. But that power comes with a price. You need a laptop that can handle it. No one wants to stare at a loading screen instead of a great analysis.

Sometimes, the tougher opponent is your laptop!

I know I am not alone in this struggle. Many chess players face similar issues, which can feel as endless as opening theory. Your training should be about improving your game and not struggling with your laptop. That’s why this initiative means a lot. We want to help you with the right resources to grow, train, and compete at your best.


We started this initiative last year by providing 14 players with Lenovo Yoga Slim laptops worth Rs. 1 lakh each. Choosing the right laptop was not easy. And when it comes to technical advice, we could think of only one person: Ashwin Subramanian. He carefully mentioned the ideal specifications that can meet the needs of chess players. At that time, Lenovo had just launched the Slim 7 series, which was a great option for chess players. With the help of Sudhir Baliga, Talent Management Head at Nodwin, we reached out to Lenovo, and the laptops were made available. 

The Lenovo Yoga Slim laptop that was given to 14 chess players

The 14 recipients of the first ChessBase India YouTube Membership Laptop Program

After seeing the impact last year, we knew that we had to do this again! The stories of players who received the laptops reinforced why this initiative matters to the players. This year, we are excited to continue supporting more players in their chess journey.

If you are a passionate chess player struggling with your current laptop, then fill out this form.

Fill out the form to apply for a laptop

Heroes who made this possible

Shoutout to our amazing YouTube members! Your support is turning our vision of 'Powering Chess in India' into reality.

This initiative wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our YouTube members. Their support is helping young chess talents get the tools they need to train, improve, and compete at their best. We thank them all for making a real difference!

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