Chess Has a New Prodigy—and She’s Just 5 Years Old!
In a remarkable feat that is capturing hearts across India Aarini Lahoty a five-year-old girl from Delhi has become the youngest FIDE-rated female chess player in the country At just years and months Aarini s journey in the chess world is proof of her raw talent rapid learning and unwavering dedication From Curiosity to CompetitionsAccording to a report in Assam Samachar Aarini s tryst with chess began just six months ago when she joined the IGSF Chess Academy What started as a casual interest quickly turned into a passion revealing her natural grasp of the game Observing her exceptional progress Aarini s coach encouraged her to take part in official tournaments and she hasn t looked back since In just half a year Aarini has already competed in the U- and U- National Championships as well as the Delhi State Championships in U- U- and U- categories holding her own
