Quick Info
| Profession | Grandmaster, Chess Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/04/2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Aryan Pasha
15/01/2026
Aaryan Varshney became India's 92nd Grandmaster after winning the Andranik Margaryan Memorial title in Armenia with a round to spare. The 21-year-old from Delhi secured his third and final GM norm by drawing against FM Tyhran Ambartsumian in the eighth round of the competition. He is the eighth Grandmaster from Delhi.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Aaryan Varshney |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Rizwi Law College, Affiliated to Bar Council of India and University of Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Law |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| School | St. Andrews Scots Senior Secondary School, Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Trans man |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Laxmi Narayan Tripathi (since 2018) |
Family
| Father | Gaurav Varshney | ||||
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| Mother | Payal Pasha | ||||
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| Spouse | Laxmi Narayan Tripathi |
Career
| Notable Achievement | India's 92nd Grandmaster |
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| Title | Grandmaster (2026) |
| FIDE rating | 2529 (February 2026) |
| Peak rating | 2529 (February 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aryan Pasha's ancestry traces back to Turkey. | |
| 2. Aryan underwent gender reassignment surgery when he was 19 years old. | |
| 3. During school, Aryan achieved national-level status as a skating champion. | |
| 4. Aryan is known for advocating for inclusivity and equality in sports. | |
| 5. Aryan has a pet dog. | |
| 6. Aaryan Varshney became a Grandmaster without a trainer. |