Youth Achievement

An 11-year-old chess prodigy from Assam, Viraj Sarawgi, has impressed the international chess community by earning 290 Elo rating points across two FIDE-rated tournaments in Italy and Germany. The sixth-standard student from Guwahati's Royal Global School scored notable victories against higher-rated opponents. His performances highlight his rapid rise in the sport under dedicated coaching.

January 31, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Six-year-old Hoor Fatima from Kashmir secured first place in the under-7 category at the All Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chess Championship. The event, held at IDPS School in Sunjwan, Jammu, on January 30, featured strong participation from across the union territory. Her victory underscores her status as a rising chess prodigy.