Exclusive | Watching Carlsen at 2: How 5-yo Aarini became India No. 1 youngest talent
At just five, Delhi’s Aarini Lahoty is India’s highest-rated chess player in her age group, boasting a FIDE rating of 1551. Introduced to the game by her father-coach Surendar, Aarini began playing as a toddler and now competes in higher age categories. Balancing studies, chess, and play, she dreams of becoming India’s youngest IM and GM.
At just five, Delhi’s Aarini Lahoty is India’s highest-rated chess player in her age group, boasting a FIDE rating of 1551. Introduced to the game by her father-coach Surendar, Aarini began playing as a toddler and now competes in higher age categories. Balancing studies, chess, and play, she dreams of becoming India’s youngest IM and GM.
