R. Harikrishnan, 7 years old boy has become the youngest rated chess player in India.
The record had an official seal of Tamil Nadu Chess Association.

Harikrishnan is a 2nd standard student of Sethu Bhaskara Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Chennai. He has elevated to the pride of honour this year.

He started playing chess from the tender age and has shined out to be a star for his school and parents. Hari was inspired by several Chess players, but he was inspired by his elder brother, R. Venkatakrishnan most, who is also an Elo rated player.

Hari has an Elo rating of 1519 in the Jan 2009 list. He was coached by Thiagarajan and M.A. Velayutham of Bloom Chess Academy. His parents Amruthavalli and V. Rengarajan play chess but they are not at international contests.

Hari’s mother says “I play with my sons." She accompanies him in every tour. The Tamil Nadu champion says “I want to become a Grand Master like Anand”. His school management believes that he will reach his target.