World Record Alert: Kolkata's 3-year-old prodigy scripts history after becoming youngest FIDE-rated chess player

Three-year-old Anish Sarkar has scripted a World Record by becoming the youngest ever FIDE-rated chess player. At just 3 years, 8 months, and 19 days old, Sarkar has set a new record.

Anish Sarkar becomes youngest chess player with FIDE rating

Born on January 26, 2021, Sarkar achieved this milestone after participating in the West Bengal State Under-9 Open and the West Bengal State Under-13 Open in October 2024. His impressive performance in these tournaments earned him a FIDE rating of 1555, as listed in the November 2024 FIDE rating list published on October 31.

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Anish Sarkar shatters Tejas Tiwari's record

Anish Sarkar has shattered records by becoming the world's youngest FIDE-rated chess player. At just 3 years, 8 months, and 19 days old, he surpassed his compatriot Tejas Tiwari, who previously held the title of the youngest FIDE-rated player at the age of five. To achieve a FIDE rating, a player must participate in at least five games against rated opponents within a 26-month period and score at least half a point. Anish Sarkar met this criterion after competing in the West Bengal State Under-9 Open and the West Bengal State Under-13 Open in October 2024.

Anish Sarkar is currently training at the Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy. This academy is known for nurturing talented chess players and providing them with the resources they need to excel in the game. Anish’s dedication to his training reflects his commitment to improving his skills and achieving success in chess.

Indian chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi experienced a brief but significant moment of glory when he surpassed the 2800 rating mark, becoming only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to achieve this feat. However, this milestone was short-lived, as his rating dipped below 2800 by the end of October.

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Currently, Erigaisi holds the fourth position in the world rankings with a rating of 2799, while D Gukesh occupies the fifth spot with a rating of 2783. It's worth noting that Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri also achieved a live rating above 2800 in 2015 but fell short of maintaining it until the end of the month, preventing him from being officially recognised.