Quick Info
| Profession | Chess Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Tania Sachdev
23/09/2026
Tania Sachdev co-hosted the live broadcast of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, alongside GM David Howell and other commentators. The broadcast covered India's round seven win over England in the women's and open events.
01/08/2026
Tania Sachdev was named an official expert analyst and commentator for the Sony Sports Network coverage of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She worked alongside former hockey Olympian Viren Rasquinha and sports commentator Siddharth Pandey.
20/02/2025
Tania Sachdev received the BBC Changemaker of the Year award at the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2024 ceremony. The recognition highlighted her contributions as both a chess player and a prominent advocate for the sport, including her work as a commentator and presenter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tania Sachdev is an Indian chess player who holds the FIDE titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster. | |
| She is a chess presenter and commentator who has worked on major broadcasts, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Esports World Cup 2026 and the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Modern School in Vasant Vihar, Delhi |
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| College/University | Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Political Science, and Psychology from University of Delhi (2008) |
Personal Life
| Pet | Dog named Buddy Sachdev |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 04/11/2014 |
Family
| Father | Pammi Sachdev (businessman) |
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| Mother | Anju Sachdev (homemaker) |
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| Spouse | Viraj Kataria (architect, divorced 2022) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received FIDE titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). | |
| 2. Became Indian women’s chess champion in 2006 and 2007. | |
| 3. Achieved the title of Asian women’s chess champion in 2007. | |
| 4. Awarded Commonwealth Women’s Chess Champion in 2016, 2018, and 2019. | |
| 5. Known for hosting various Indian live sports events and championships. | |
| 6. Introduced to chess by her mother when she was 6 years old. | |
| 7. Has a record of winning multiple chess championships and medals. | |
| 8. Contributed a Fritztrainer Strategy DVD for Chessbase India. | |
| 9. Enjoys modeling and has received training in classical dancing. | |
| 10. Earned silver medals in various chess championships. | |
| 11. Actively involved in promoting Red Bull for chess events. | |
| 12. Passionate about traveling, experiencing local cultures, and reading books. | |
| 13. Engages in public speaking and motivation. | |
| 14. Secured a bronze medal in FIDE Women’s World Senior Team Chess Championship 2021. | |
| 15. Member of the first-ever Indian women’s team to win a bronze medal at a Chess Olympiad in 2022. | |
| 16. Known as a compassionate animal lover with a pet dog named Buddy Sachdev. | |
| 17. Won her first international title at the age of 8. | |
| 18. Won the U12 Indian championship in 1998, Asian U14 Girls championship in 2000, and Asian U20 Girls in 2002. | |
| 19. Earned individual bronze medal for board 3 at the 2012 Women's Chess Olympiad in Istanbul. | |
| 20. Won the best woman prize at the Reykjavik Open in 2016. | |
| 21. Won the U12 Indian championship in 1997 and 1998, Asian U14 Girls championship in 2000, and Asian U20 Girls in 2002. | |
| 22. Has a YouTube channel that began in 2020 and offers chess content. |
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