Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/2019 |
| Age | 6 years |
| Birthplace | Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Aarini Lahoty
07/08/2025
Aarini Lahoty, at five years and ten months old, became India's youngest female FIDE-rated chess player with a rating of 1551. She broke the previous record held by Udhriti Bhattacharya, who achieved her rating at six years and four months. This achievement highlights India's strong grassroots system in chess and its consistent production of young talent.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bluebells International School, New Delhi |
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Personal Life
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
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| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
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Relationships & More
| Father | Surendar Lahoty |
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| Siblings | 1 Brother |
Family
| Father | Surendar Lahoty |
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| Siblings | 1 Brother |
Career
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| Recent Achievements | Participated in a local tournament in August 2025, winning in the Under-7 category and securing second place in the Under-16 category. |
| FIDE Rating | 1551 |
| FIDE Classical Rating | 1553 |
| FIDE Rapid Rating | 1550 |
| FIDE Blitz Rating | 1498 |
Favourites
| Favorite Chess Piece | White pieces because she enjoys making the first move |
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| Favorite Subject | Environmental Science |
| Favorite Chess Player | Surendar Lahoty (her father) |
| Role Model | Divya Deshmukh |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aarini started her chess training at the age of one by setting up a chessboard. | |
| 2. She developed a fascination for chess after watching Magnus Carlsen play online. | |
| 3. Her father often describes how Aarini enjoys solving puzzles and challenges. | |
| 4. She practices with specific time controls to mimic tournament conditions. | |
| 5. She is currently studying in the 1st standard. |