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FM Arun Kataria

Arun Kataria is a FIDE Master and a Kingdom of Chess student. He represented India at the World Youth Chess Championship in Italy in 2023, took a national medal at the National Juniors Championship, and has been state champion five times across Rajasthan's youth categories. He keeps winning: unbeaten on 8.5/9 at the inaugural LNJ Bhilwara FIDE Rapid in April 2026, unbeaten again on 8.5/9 for the 2025 Katni Rapid Rating Open title, and champion of the 2025 Jaipur Rating Open with 8/9.

The Untold Story of Fabiano Caruana

Fabiano Luigi Caruana is an Italian-origin American chess Grandmaster who made a huge impact on the chess world over the past decade

FM Arun Kataria · Updated · 8 min read

Chess Elo Rating System: The Complete 2026 Guide

What is the chess Elo rating system? Learn how ratings are calculated, what the numbers mean, FIDE 2026 rules, title requirements, and how to improve. (153 chars)

FM Arun Kataria · Updated · 17 min read

Upcoming Chess Tournaments in India 2025

Explore the top chess tournament in India for 2025, featuring major events like the Delhi GM Open and Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters.

FM Arun Kataria · Updated · 3 min read