A mum at a humble hawker stall in Senawang is inviting people to drop by and challenge her 12-year-old son to chess, as she supports his growing passion for the game.
Mum invites the public to challenge her son at chess
Her 12-year-old son named Raziq is an autistic boy who discovered his love for chess around September 2025. What started almost by accident soon grew into a genuine interest, with the boy showing clear determination to improve. As a roadside vendor with no background in chess, his mother began looking for ways to support his learning.
Instead of expensive classes or formal training, she came up with a simple yet heartfelt solution. She set up a chess table right at her roadside stall, so Raziq can spend his time challenging anyone willing to sit down and play.
More than just a game
To teach her son the value of the game, a little stake is added, with Raziq paying for all his losses from his own personal savings.
Raziq’s whiteboard states, “Beat me twice and win RM2“.
According to his mum, it is not about winning or losing, but about learning discipline, resilience, and the value of effort.
Therefore, she is calling on the public including casual players, enthusiasts, even rated players to drop by and give her son a match. Every opponent brings a new lesson, a new strategy, and a new opportunity for Raziq to hone his skills in chess.
Stall location
If you’re around Senawang and love chess, you might want to make a stop, not just for the food, but for a meaningful game.
Location: Hawker area at Senawang Prima (opposite Manjaku/Jakel), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Spot: The Wantan Stall
Contact: 013-6024248 (Syazana Qisti)
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