Indian Grandmaster Pranav Anand recently crossed the 2600 FIDE rating barrier in August 2025, becoming the first player from Karnataka to do so.
He achieved a peak rating of 2603 in September 2025, a significant milestone in his chess career.
Pranav Anand is a talented young player, known for winning the World Youth U-16 Championship in 2022.
Key achievements:
- 2600 FIDE Rating: Achieved the 2600 FIDE rating in August 2025, with a peak of 2603 in September 2025, making him the first from Karnataka to do so.
- World Youth U-16 Champion: Won the gold medal in the World Youth U-16 Chess Championship in 2022.
- Groningen Open Victory: Won the Groningen Open tournament in 2022, achieving a performance rating of 2631.
Other details:
- Birthdate: November 3, 2006.
- Title: Grandmaster (achieved in 2022).
- Inspiration: Considered an inspiration to young chess players and a future star for Indian chess