Bengaluru-based Master Riyaan Sidharth has achieved his FIDE rating in the 1st September 2026 FIDE Rating List at the age of 6 years and 24 days, marking another significant milestone in his young chess journey.
Born on 8 August 2020, Riyaan has been making his presence felt in the chess arena through his performances at the international level.
🌟 FIDE RATING MILESTONE
Master Riyaan Sidharth successfully entered the FIDE Rating List dated 1 September 2026, achieving his FIDE rating at just 6 years and 24 days old.
This achievement adds another promising young talent from Karnataka to the FIDE rating list at an early age.
🇮🇳 INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION & MEDALS
Riyaan proudly represented India in the Under-6 category at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships, held in Singapore in August 2026.
He delivered an impressive performance at the international event, securing:
🏅 2 Individual Bronze Medals
🥈 3 Team India Silver Medals
His performance on the international stage is a testament to his dedication, competitive spirit and passion for chess.
♟️ A PROMISING YOUNG CHESS JOURNEY
At just six years of age, Riyaan has already achieved the significant milestone of earning a FIDE rating and has represented India at an international championship, returning with multiple medals.
His achievements reflect a promising beginning to his chess journey and highlight the growing presence of young Karnataka players on the international chess stage.
📋 PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Master Riyaan Sidharth
Date of Birth: 8 August 2020
FIDE ID: 564043118
FIDE Rating List: 1 September 2026
Age at FIDE Rating Achievement: 6 years and 24 days
Based out of: Bangalore, Karnataka
Father: Mr. Naman Sidharth
Mother: Mrs. Ashma Chaudhary
🏅 INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships — Singapore, August 2026
• 🇮🇳 Represented India in Under-6 category
• 🏅 2 Individual Bronze Medals
• 🥈 3 Team India Silver Medals
📸 AICF President Shri Nitin Narang with the young chess talents at the event.
The Karnataka State Chess Association congratulates Master Riyaan Sidharth, his parents Mr. Naman Sidharth and Mrs. Ashma Chaudhary, on this wonderful achievement and wishes him continued success in his chess journey.
