Lim Zhuo Ren – an inspiration!

 Lim Zhuo-Ren is a name that should be known by all Malaysians, not just chess enthusiasts. He has not only brought pride to our country by becoming the Malaysian Chess Champion twice, but he has also overcome incredible obstacles that make him an inspiration to all.

In 2011, at the young age of 19, Lim Zhuo-Ren won his first Malaysian Chess Championship title making him National Master. It was a remarkable achievement for someone so young and it showed his potential as a chess player. He was not they youngest however, as CM Jonathan Chuah also 2 times National Champ got the title when he was 12 years old. However many National champions become inactive in their adult years due to study and work but not Lim Zhuo-Ren who kept playing on and off after his first success as National Master.

In 2019, Lim suffered from a right muscle hematoma that left him in a wheelchair temporarily. Most people would have put chess on hold, but Lim Zhuo-Ren is not most people. Despite the setback, he went to Vietnam to play in the HD Banks Tournament. It was an incredible display of determination and strength of character.

Lim Zhuo-Ren’s story is an inspiration to all Malaysians. He has shown us that no matter what obstacles we face, we should never give up on our dreams. His determination to continue playing chess even when faced with physical limitations should serve as a reminder that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

Not only is Lim an inspiration to aspiring chess players, but he is also a role model for all Malaysians. He has shown us that with hard work and determination, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our goals.

The on-going story of Lim Zhuo-Ren is a true inspiration to all Malaysians.