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Who is the world’s youngest chess International Master?

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Abhimanyu Mishra became the world’s youngest chess International Master at the age of just 10 years, 9 months, and 3 days. He achieved this milestone in 2021 and later also became the youngest Grandmaster in chess history. Abhimanyu’s achievement created huge attention in the chess world because reaching the International Master title at such a young age requires exceptional skill, preparation, and consistency. He is of Indian origin and is considered one of the brightest young chess talents globally. Honestly, modern young chess players are breaking age records much faster today because of advanced training methods, online chess platforms, and early exposure to competitive games.

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Reyansh Choudhury is a professional sports coach and content writer with over 10 years of experience in athletic training, performance coaching, and sports education. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior, and carries a Level 2 Coaching Certification from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) — credentials that place his sports writing firmly within the domain of qualified professional practice. His content covers athletic performance, fitness training, sports nutrition, game strategy, injury prevention, and the evolving landscape of professional and grassroots sport in India. His work has appeared on platforms including SportStar, Sportskeeda, and Fit & Active India, where he writes for athletes, coaches, fitness enthusiasts, and sports fans who want content backed by real field experience — not just statistics and match reports. Over a decade of coaching athletes across disciplines including cricket, athletics, and football has given Reyansh an on-ground perspective that shapes everything he writes. He has trained 500+ athletes across age groups, contributed to school and district-level sports development programmes, and published 300+ articles covering both performance science and sports culture in India. He is a registered member of the Sports Coaches Federation of India (SCFI). Across all his writing, his standard is straightforward — every training recommendation is coach-tested, every performance insight comes from direct athlete interaction, and every article is written with the credibility that only comes from a decade spent inside the sport, not just watching it.

Updated on05/23/26
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Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa(born10 August 2005), is a wonder child and chess genius from India.

Praggnanandhaa is a chess player from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and he won the World Youth Chess Championship Under-8 boys title in 2013, and the Under-10 boys title in 2015. He is the world's youngest International Master ever.

In 2016, Praggnanandhaa made the history by becoming the youngest International Masterat the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days. He achieved his first grandmaster norm at the FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or World Chess Federation) World Junior Chess Championship (under 20) in November 2017 where he finished 4th with 8.0 points.

He is currently chasing the two more points that he needs to become a grand-master. His elder sister, R. Vaishali s also a two-time youth chess champion.

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Updated on05/08/26
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