NIHAL SARIN
Born on: July 13, 2004
Title: Candidate Master
Elo Rating: 2110
Sarin is the highest International-rated player in the under-12 (born after January 2003) age category in India and 6th in the world.
International achievements
- September 2014: World under-10 classic open champion, Durban, South Africa
- June 2014: Asian under-10 rapid chess champion, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- June 2014: Asian under-10 blitz chess champion, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- December 2013: World under-10 blitz chess champion, Al Ain, UAE
Coach: EP Nirmal
Favourite sportsperson: Lionel Messi
Other sports and hobbies: Roller-skating, football
MURALI KARTHIKEYAN
Born on: January 5, 1999
Title: Grandmaster
Elo Rating: 2501
International achievements
- Hungary, 2014: Team gold medal at World under-16 Youth Olympiad
- Dubai, 2013: World under-16 champion
- Brazil 2011: World under-12 champion
- Turkey 2009: World under-10 silver medallist
- Final Grandmaster norm: Abu Dhabi Masters 2014
Coach: K Viswesvaran
Favourite sportsperson: Viswanathan Anand
Hobbies: Swimming, football
ARAVINDH CHITHAMBARAM
Born on: September 11, 1999
Title: Grandmaster
Elo Rating: 2504
International achievements
- Durban 2014: World under-16 silver medallist
- Hungary, 2014: Team gold medal at World under-16 Youth Olympiad
- Final Grandmaster norm: Riga Open 2014
Coach: RVB Ramesh
Favourite sportsperson: Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Hobbies: Cricket, football
