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Born 50 yrs after Kasparov! How Pratitee became India’s lone medallist at World Youth Chess

Born exactly 50 years after Garry Kasparov, 13-year-old chess prodigy and maths Olympiad star Pratitee Bordoloi scripted history by winning India’s only medal at the 2026 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship. The story explores her extraordinary rise, analytical brilliance, disciplined upbringing, and the unique blend of academic excellence, humility, and competitive ambition shaping her journey.

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