A child of just 3 years, 7 months and 20 days in India has conquered the world of chess by entering the official list of FIDE, the International Federation of Xadrez. His name is Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha and he now holds the record as the youngest player to have obtained an official rating, surpassing the previous record of his compatriot Anish Sarkar, who achieved the ranking at 3 years, 8 months and 19 days.
Despite her young age, Kushwaha shows exceptional patience and ability to learn. He attends kindergarten in the state of Madhya Pradesh and dedicates several hours every day to chess training, including practical games, online exercises and studying educational videos. According to his father, Siddharth Singh, the child showed natural talent during his first lessons. In fact, in a week he was already able to name all the pawns correctly.
Extraordinary victories against adult opponents
To obtain the official FIDE classification, Sarwagya had to win against at least five already classified players. The little one outperformed even seasoned adults like Yogesh Namdev, 20, with a rating of 1,696. His initial score of 1,572 points is particularly impressive considering his young age, being well above the required minimum of 1,400 to enter the official ranking.
The playful approach to training
The father and family are fully involved in the child’s path with the aim of making him a great master. The workouts were adapted to his age: his coach, Nitin Chaurasiya, initially faced difficulties in motivating him, but found creative strategies, such as rewarding each good move with a treat, to make the sessions enjoyable and stimulating.
Sarwagya represents an exceptional case in the international chess scene. India, home to great masters such as Gukesh Dommaraju and Viswanathan Anand, continues to produce world-class talent, and Kushwaha looks set to follow in their footsteps. A unique talent that makes this little player a promise not only for his country, but for the entire world of chess.
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