Eight-year-old Indian-origin boy defeats Polish chess grandmaster in Switzerland

Eight-year-old Indian-origin boy Ashwath Kaushik made headlines in the chess world after defeating Polish grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland. This victory not only made him the youngest player to defeat a GM in classical chess but also showcased his immense talent and dedication to the game.

Representing Singapore, Ashwath’s win over Stopa, who is nearly five times older than him, has impressed many in the chess community. With a current world ranking of 37,338 on FIDE, the young prodigy has set his sights on achieving even greater success in the future.

Singaporean grandmaster Kevin Goh Wei Ming praised Ashwath’s achievement, highlighting the support from his family, coaches, and school. Goh expressed hope that Ashwath’s success would inspire more children to pursue chess at a competitive level.

Ashwath’s father, Sriram Kaushik, expressed his pride in his son’s accomplishment, calling it one of the proudest moments of his life. He credited Ashwath’s coaches and supporters for their role in his success and emphasized the importance of puzzle solving in his development as a chess player.

Looking ahead, Ashwath aims to improve his ratings and earn the title of candidate master in chess. He also has his sights set on performing well in FIDE’s World Cup for youngsters later in the year, showcasing his determination to continue making waves in the chess world.

With his remarkable talent and dedication to the game, Ashwath Kaushik is definitely a rising star to watch out for in the world of chess.