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Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha from India's Madhya Pradesh state has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE rating at three years, seven months and 20 days, breaking the previous record held by Anish Sarkar, who achieved the milestone at three years, eight months and 19 days.

Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha from India's Madhya Pradesh state has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE rating at three years, seven months and 20 days, breaking the previous record held by Anish Sarkar, who achieved the milestone at three years, eight months and 19 days.

To achieve a FIDE rating, a player must defeat at least one internationally rated opponent, but Kushwaha defeated three rated players in tournaments across Madhya Pradesh, Mangaluru and other parts of India.

To achieve a FIDE rating, a player must defeat at least one internationally rated opponent, but Kushwaha defeated three rated players in tournaments across Madhya Pradesh, Mangaluru and other parts of India.

The base FIDE rating is 1,400, and world-number-one Magnus Carlsen currently tops rapid chess with a rating of 2,824, while Kushwaha, enrolled in a nursery school, holds a rating of 1,572.

The base FIDE rating is 1,400, and world-number-one Magnus Carlsen currently tops rapid chess with a rating of 2,824, while Kushwaha, enrolled in a nursery school, holds a rating of 1,572.

Kushwaha began playing chess at 2.5 years old and started formal coaching in April with coach Nitin Chourasia, training 6 days a week for 4 hours daily. However, he initially cried during sessions before settling down after one month.

Kushwaha began playing chess at 2.5 years old and started formal coaching in April with coach Nitin Chourasia, training 6 days a week for 4 hours daily. However, he initially cried during sessions before settling down after one month.

Kushwaha's parents introduced him to chess to reduce his screen time, and his father, Siddharth Singh, stated it is a matter of great pride and honor, expressing the family's hope that he will become a grandmaster.

Kushwaha's parents introduced him to chess to reduce his screen time, and his father, Siddharth Singh, stated it is a matter of great pride and honor, expressing the family's hope that he will become a grandmaster.

India has produced top chess players, including current world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/yearold-makes-chess-history-at-candidates-tournament">the world's youngest chess champion</a>, and five-time World Cup winner Viswanathan Anand.

India has produced top chess players, including current world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, the world's youngest chess champion, and five-time World Cup winner Viswanathan Anand.

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The base FIDE rating is 1,400, and world number one Magnus Carlsen currently tops rapid chess with a rating of 2,824, while Kushwaha, enrolled in a nursery school, holds a rating of 1,572.

The base FIDE rating is 1,400, and world number one Magnus Carlsen currently tops rapid chess with a rating of 2,824, while Kushwaha, enrolled in a nursery school, holds a rating of 1,572.

Kushwaha's feat proves that raw talent and early dedication can triumph over age barriers. After just six months of training, this prodigy defeated multiple international opponents with razor-sharp moves. When parents channel kids away from screens and toward intellectual pursuits like chess, extraordinary achievements become possible.

Kushwaha's feat proves that raw talent and early dedication can triumph over age barriers. After just six months of training, this prodigy defeated multiple international opponents with razor-sharp moves. When parents channel kids away from screens and toward intellectual pursuits like chess, extraordinary achievements become possible.

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Pushing toddlers into international chess tournaments raises serious concerns about appropriate developmental timelines and undue pressure on young children. International chess players recognize that 6 or 7 years old is a far more suitable age to begin FIDE competition. Record-chasing at such an extreme age prioritizes parental ambitions over childhood development.

Pushing toddlers into international chess tournaments raises serious concerns about appropriate developmental timelines and undue pressure on young children. International chess players recognize that 6 or 7 years old is a far more suitable age to begin FIDE competition. Record-chasing at such an extreme age prioritizes parental ambitions over childhood development.

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There's a 50% chance that a human chess player will reach a FIDE rating of 2900 by September 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that a human chess player will reach a FIDE rating of 2900 by September 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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