Aarini Lahoty Age, Wiki and Bio

Aarini Lahoty

Quick Info

ProfessionStudent
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/09/2019
Age6 years
BirthplaceLajpat Nagar, New Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • Becoming India's and the world's youngest female player in August 2025.
  • Earning FIDE ratings across all three chess formats - classical, rapid, and blitz.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBluebells International School, New Delhi

Personal Life

HometownNew Delhi, India
Zodiac signVirgo
Interests
  • Studying Environmental Science
  • Playing chess
  • Swimming

Relationships & More

FatherSurendar Lahoty
Siblings1 Brother

Family

FatherSurendar Lahoty
Siblings1 Brother

Career

Overview
  • Aarini began her chess journey at the tender age of one.
  • She developed her skills under the guidance of her father, who is also a chess player and coach.
  • In August 2025, Aarini became the first chess player born in 2019 to earn international ratings recognized by the International Chess Federation.
  • She has quickly risen to become the highest-rated player in her age group in India.
  • Aarini's father revealed their unique approach to training at home, ensuring she gained ample practice in various chess formats before participating in official tournaments.
Recent Achievements
  • Participated in a local tournament in August 2025, winning in the Under-7 category and securing second place in the Under-16 category.

Favourites

Favorite Chess PieceWhite pieces because she enjoys making the first move
Favorite SubjectEnvironmental Science

Some Lesser Known Facts

Aarini started her chess training at the age of one by setting up a chessboard.
She developed a fascination for chess after watching Magnus Carlsen play online.
Her father often describes how Aarini enjoys solving puzzles and challenges.
She practices with specific time controls to mimic tournament conditions.

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