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KOLKATA: The stunning progress of teen prodigies R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh in international chess has encouraged several parents to consider the sport as a serious 'career option' for their children.Praggnanandhaa caught the imagination of the country when he reached the final of the FIDE World Cup after a sterling run through the tournament.So, what does it takes to be a wizard on the board, and turn it into a viable career? Experts have their say.Chess, in fact, is one of the least expensive sports to begin with,...