Chess is flourishing in Madhya Pradesh with multiple events and breakthroughs: the state hosts several FIDE-rated tournaments (Rapid, Blitz, classical) as part of the Khelo MP youth circuit; and MP has produced record-setting talent, including Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who became the world’s youngest officially rated FIDE player at just 3 years old.
Key Highlights:
- Ongoing district & state-level FIDE chess tournaments across MP
- Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha sets chess record as youngest rated player
- Chess gaining momentum among youth via structured competitions