Quick Info
| Profession | Chess player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Thirunagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Aravindh Chithambaram
13/04/2025
Aravindh Chithambaram won the Prague International Chess Festival Masters tournament in 2025. During the event, he secured three wins and four draws across seven rounds, finishing ahead of strong competitors including Praggnanandhaa who scored 4.5/7, further cementing his position among the world's top chess players.
06/03/2025
Aravindh Chithambaram surpassed five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand to become World No. 14 on the live rating list. The 25-year-old achieved this milestone after defeating Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri in the seventh round of the Prague Masters chess tournament, gaining 5.0 Elo rating points and demonstrating his rising form among the world's elite players.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Aravindh Chithambaram Veerappan |
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| Other Name | Chithambaram V R Aravindh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Velammal Higher Secondary school, Mogappair, Chennai |
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| College/University | SRM University, Chennai |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Reading chess books |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Deivanai (Life Insurance Corporation employee) |
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Career
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| Coach/Mentor | R. B. Ramesh (grandmaster) | ||||||
| Playing Style | Aggressive and creative | ||||||
| Records & Achievements |
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| World Ranking (as of March 2026) | #31 |
Favourites
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| Sport | Cricket |
Social Media
| https://x.com/pawnof64squares |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lost his father to a heart attack at the age of three. | |
| 2. Became interested in chess at age seven when his grandfather taught him, even though his first love was cricket. | |
| 3. At eight, he started participating in tournaments under the guidance of coach Prasad. | |
| 4. Relocated to Chennai in 2011 to train with Grand Master R. B. Ramesh. | |
| 5. Faced financial challenges for international travel to achieve the GM norm, which led to crowdfunding support from the chess community. | |
| 6. His coach once predicted that given the right opportunities, he could attain the Grand Master title within six months. | |
| 7. Achieved his first GM norm in 2013 at the Chennai Grandmasters Open. | |
| 8. Reached a 2700 rating benchmark at the French Team Chess Championship in June 2024. | |
| 9. Crossed a rated Elo of 2726 in 2025. | |
| 10. As of February 2025, had played 1334 games, winning 661 and drawing 409. | |
| 11. Has been described as the most talented chess player in India after Viswanathan Anand by renowned coach Ramesh RB. |