| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 3-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha becomes youngest FIDE-rated chess player |
| Date | December 2025 |
| Age at Achievement | 3 years, 7 months, 20 days |
| FIDE Rapid Rating | 1572 (minimum required: 1400) |
| Birthplace | Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India (born in 2022) |
| Training Regimen | 4-5 hours daily (1 hour guided, rest online/puzzles) |
| Notable Wins | Defeated three adult players: Yogesh Namdev (1696), Abhijeet Awasthi (1542), Shubham Chourasiya (1559) |
| FIDE Rating Criteria | Must play 5+ games vs. rated opponents, achieve ≥1400 performance rating |
| Global Significance | Reflects India's rising chess dominance (e.g., Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh) |
| Key Challenges | Balancing early specialization with childhood development |
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