Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Chess Grandmaster |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/04/2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Aryavardhan
19/01/2026
Aaryan Varshney's victory at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial in Armenia solidified his status as India's 92nd Grandmaster. His journey is notable for his self-taught approach, utilizing modern computers, software, and databases for training instead of traditional coaches or academies. This success story emphasizes the evolving methods of chess training and achievement.
17/01/2026
Aaryan Varshney became India's 92nd Grandmaster after winning the Andranik Margaryan Memorial in Armenia. The 21-year-old achieved this milestone without a professional coach, having been trained by his father since the age of seven. This achievement highlights his unique path to success in the chess world.
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Bio/Wiki
| Name earned | Aaryan Varshney |
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| Nickname | Arya |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black (Semi-bald) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Reality Show (Kannada): Big Boss Kannada OTT on Voot |
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| Title | Grandmaster (2026) |
| FIDE rating | 2529 (February 2026) |
| Peak rating | 2529 (February 2026) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aryavardhan gained fame for predicting politicians and celebrities. | |
| 2. He started his career as an auto driver. | |
| 3. Transitioned to a fortune teller and featured on Kannada TV programs to share predictions. | |
| 4. Correctly foresaw the resignation of Karnataka's Chief Minister, B. S. Yediyurappa. | |
| 5. He owns Adwika Numerology office in Bengaluru. | |
| 6. Faced significant backlash on social platforms due to inaccurate predictions in the Indian Premier League 2022 games. | |
| 7. Took part in Big Boss Kannada OTT season 9 in August 2022. | |
| 8. Aaryan began learning chess at the age of 7 from his single father Gaurav, who served as his primary trainer. | |
| 9. Prior to becoming a Grandmaster, Aaryan never attended any chess academies and did not work with coaches or books. | |
| 10. He won the Bhilwara Rating Open in December 2025 with a perfect score of 9/9. | |
| 11. He became India's 92nd Grandmaster in January 2026 after winning the Andranik Margaryan Memorial. |