June 6, 2026

Indian chess history

Chess | R Praggnanandhaa creates history, becomes first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026

Chess | R Praggnanandhaa creates history, becomes first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026 | Chess News

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India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (FIDE/Eteri Kublashvili) Indian Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa has secured his spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025, becoming the only male player to represent India.The Chennai-based Grandmaster has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year, securing victories at multiple prestigious tournaments, including the Wijk Aan Zee Masters,…

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At just 3 years old, Sarvagya Kushwaha becomes world’s youngest FIDE-rated chess player

At just 3 years old, Sarvagya Kushwaha becomes world’s youngest FIDE-rated chess player | Chess News

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Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (Pic credit: X/Rakesh Kulkarni) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable milestone for Indian chess, three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district has created history by becoming the youngest player ever to earn an official FIDE rating. At 3 years, 7 months and 20 days, Sarvagya has shattered the previous record held…

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