India, Nov. 3 -- At just three years, eight months, and 19 days old, Anish Sarkar from Kaikhali in north Kolkata has made history as the youngest-rated chess player ever. Anish found his passion in the world of chess, a journey that began just a year ago. Born on January 26, 2021, his rise in the chess circuit is as swift as it is impressive.

Anish's competitive debut came in October at the West Bengal state Under-9 Open, where he scored 5.5 points from eight rounds, defeating two rated players and placing 24th overall. His journey didn't stop there. He soon competed in the state Under-13 Open, challenging older and more experienced opponents. This match met the FIDE requirement of playing five rated players, securing him an initial FIDE...