‘I Better Play Him..’: Anand Mahindra Awed by 3-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Anish Sarkar

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, recently expressed his admiration for a young chess sensation, Anish Sarkar, who at just 3 years and 8 months has made history as the youngest FIDE-rated player with an impressive 1555 rating. Known for his enthusiasm for chess, Mahindra took to social media to share a video of Anish in action, marveling at the young boy’s talent.

In his post, Mahindra humorously acknowledged his own chess level, stating, “At the age of 69, I think I play at a level of 1500,” and quipped, “I better play him while I can still keep up for a few moves.”

An Early Rise in Chess

Anish Sarkar’s talent became evident in his first classic chess rating tournament, where he scored 5.5 out of 8. He gained significant attention after executing a precise Queen-rook checkmate at the 1st SXCCA All Bengal Rapid Rating Open 2024. The young prodigy’s journey has only just begun, but his remarkable start has already captivated fans and experts alike.

Vishwanathan Anand’s Own Path

Interestingly, Indian chess icon Vishwanathan Anand, synonymous with chess excellence, began playing the game at age 6, highlighting how early Anish’s journey truly is. The future looks promising for this young star, and fans eagerly await what’s next in his chess career.