Paul Motwani is a Belgian chess player who holds the prestigious title of Grandmaster. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on June 13, 1962 but moved to Belgium in 1980. Motwani is known for representing both countries competitively in chess.
He was an active player throughout the majority of the 1980s, winning various tournaments and becoming the first Scot to become an International Master in 1982. In 1992, he became the first Scot to achieve the Grandmaster title.
His performance in team events has been noteworthy, representing Scotland in several Chess Olympiads and the national team of Belgium in the European Team Chess Championships.
Paul Motwani has also made contributions to chess literature by writing several books. Some of his notable works include "H.O.T. Chess", "C.O.O.L. Chess", "S.T.A.R. Chess", "Krispy Krunched", and "The Catalan". His writings are considered insightful and are often injected with humor, which makes them quite popular among the chess-playing community.
After his active professional chess career, Motwani became a chess coach, dedicating his time to tutoring young players and writing about chess.