Young Chess Prodigy Anish Sarkar Achieves Impressive FIDE Rating
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | 3-Year-Old Anish Prefers GothamChess To Peppa Pig, Earns 1555 FIDE Rating |
| From | Kolkata, India |
| FIDE Rating | 1555 |
| Competitive Debuts | - First rapid event: Scored 5/11 - First classical debut: West Bengal U9 Championship, finished 24th with 5.5/8 |
| Full Name | International Chess Federation, also known as Federation Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) |
| Founded | July 20, 1924, in Paris |
| Headquarters | Switzerland |
| Key Role | Governing body for international chess competitions |
| Major Responsibilities | - Organizes international tournaments (e.g., World Chess Championships, Chess Olympiad) - Sets official chess rules - Manages player rating system |
| Annual Celebration | International Chess Day on July 20 |