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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.

Best Chess Classes in Alaska 2026

Compare the 3 best chess classes in Alaska for 2026: live GM online coaching, in-person lessons in Anchorage, and Juneau's community club. Start today.

FM Arun Kataria · Updated · 7 min read

Kirill Shevchenko: Biography of a Chess Prodigy

Who is Kirill Shevchenko? Read the full story of the chess prodigy who became a grandmaster at 14, his peak 2694 rating, and his career-defining FIDE ban.

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