Young Chess Prodigy Ashwath Kaushik Makes History, Defeats Grandmaster In Classical Chess Tournament
Young Chess Prodigy Ashwath Kaushik Makes History, Defeats Grandmaster in Classical Chess Tournament.
Eight-year-old young chess prodigy Ashwath Kaushik, of Indian descent in Singapore, stuns the chess world by defeating a seasoned Grandmaster.
He set a new record for the youngest player to achieve such a feat. Learn about his journey and remarkable talent.
Eight-year-old Ashwath Kaushik created history in chess, defeating the grandmaster in a classical chess tournament.
Eight-year-old Ashwath Kaushik of Indian origin living in Singapore created history by defeating a grandmaster in a chess tournament.
Ashwath has become the youngest player to defeat a Grandmaster. Ashwath defeated veteran Polish Grandmaster Jacek Stopa during the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.
This feat not only reflects Ashwath’s prodigious talent but also breaks the record set by another young chess player from Serbia, Leonid Ivanovich. Leonid had made this record a month ago by defeating Grandmaster Milko Popachev.
It is noteworthy that Ivanovich was also eight years old at that time but she was born five months before Ashwath.
Started practicing when I was four.
Ashwath started training to play chess at the age of four. In the year 2022, Ashwath proved his worth by winning the title of World Under-8 Rapid Champion.
Now he has shown his prodigious talent by defeating Burgdorfer Stadthaus. Speaking to Chess.com, Ashwath described the win as “exciting and surprising”.
Ashwath’s family lives in Singapore.
Kaushik is of Indian origin. His family has been living in Singapore for the last 7 years. Now the son has made his name proud by creating history.
This victory of eight-year-old Ashwath Kaushik would have inspired many young players. This victory is special in many ways. This victory is the result of Kaushik’s dedication and hard work.
