Devaansh Nara, the nine-year-old grandson of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has made India proud by achieving a world record for the “Fastest Checkmate Solver – 175 Puzzles.” This remarkable accomplishment has been officially recognised by the prestigious World Book of Records, London.
Devaansh’s world record, titled “Checkmate Marathon,” highlights his extraordinary talent and passion for chess. His dedication and sharp focus, nurtured by his parents, Brahmani and Lokesh, and guided by his coach, K. Rajashekar Reddy, have made him a standout figure in the chess community.
Speaking about his son’s achievement, Lokesh Nara shared, “I’ve seen Devaansh train with laser-sharp focus and passionately embrace the sport. He draws inspiration from the historical performances of Indian chess players on the global stage. I’d also like to thank Roy Chess Academy for making chess enjoyable and engaging for him.”
Chandrababu Naidu also took to X to congratulate his grandson and called him “little Grandmaster”.
Chandrababu Naidu’s message for Devaansh
In addition to the checkmate record, Devaansh also accomplished two other extraordinary feats. He completed the 7-disc Tower of Hanoi puzzle in just 1 minute and 43 seconds and arranged nine chessboards with all 32 pieces in the correct positions in just 5 minutes.
Devaansh’s achievements reflect his immense potential and determination, setting an inspiring example for young chess enthusiasts across the world.