GUWAHATI: Four budding chess players from the Guwahati Chess Academy – Rishabh Kumar, Chayank Thakuria, Aradhya Bharadwaj, and Aditya Dev – have earned their international FIDE ratings, marking a milestone in their young chess careers.
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According to the FIDE rating list published by the World Chess Federation for May 2025, Rishabh Kumar has secured a rating of 1641, while Chayank Thakuria follows with 1501. Aradhya Bharadwaj and Aditya Dev have been awarded ratings of 1457 and 1456 respectively.
Their ratings are a result of their commendable performances at the 3rd Sakatam Open International FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025, held in Guwahati from March 26 to 30. The tournament featured participants from across the country and was recognised by FIDE for international rating consideration.
All four players are currently undergoing training at the Guwahati Chess Academy under the guidance of FIDE trainer Pranab Kumar Nath. Speaking on the occasion, Nath extended his heartfelt congratulations to the young achievers for their dedication and success.
“I am extremely proud of Rishabh, Chayank, Aradhya and Aditya. Their performances reflect the hard work they have put in over the months. We at Guwahati Chess Academy are committed to nurturing such talents and look forward to many more accolades in the future,” said Nath, who serves as the Chief Coach of the academy.
The Guwahati Chess Academy continues to be one of the leading institutions in Assam for nurturing chess talent and preparing players for national and international recognition.
