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.

His achievements have already earned him comparisons to India’s second Grandmaster (GM), Dibyendu Barua, who serves as his coach. "Anish definitely has potential, but he has a long way to go," said Barua, who sees echoes of former chess prodigies in the young player’s determination and focus.

Despite coming from a lower-middle-class background, with parents who had no prior knowledge of chess, Anish's journey started early. His mother recounted that he showed interest in chess videos on YouTube, prompting them to get him a board. Guided by Barua at the Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy, Anish now trains up to eight hours a day.

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