Ashwath, who is currently three rungs below grandmaster, made headlines by beating a 37-year-old grandmaster in February.
SINGAPORE – Having become the youngest player to beat a grandmaster recently, eight-year-old Ashwath Kaushik has set his sights on attaining chess’ highest rank soon.
Ashwath, an Indian citizen who moved here with his family seven years ago, represents Singapore internationally. Ashwath was introduced to chess when he was just four years and three months old. When he beat his grandparents just five months later, his parents enrolled him in classes so that he could learn more aspects like tactics and opening moves. At six, he entered Fide tournaments.
He recalled his early coaching classes, where he remembers “making some illegal moves”. He has made great strides since.
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