Udaipur, April 19, 2025 - Kiyanna Parihaar, the nine-year-old chess prodigy from Udaipur, has created history by winning a bronze medal at the prestigious FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held in Rhodes, Greece. She is the first player from Rajasthan to win a medal at a world-class chess tournament.

Kiyanna’s performance in the tournament was truly remarkable. She scored 9 out of 11 points against some of the world's strongest opponents. Her impressive victories showcased her mastery of the game and established her as one of the top young chess players globally.

The young chess sensation from Udaipur defeated Poland’s Alicja Przewlocka, Belarus’s Valeryia Zhytkevich, Romania’s Eliza-Ioana Badescu, Vietnam’s AFM Hoang Bao An Tran, Tunisia’s Lina Hadhek, Poland’s Helena Tardajko, Slovakia’s Bianca Macakova, Ukraine’s Daria Kravchuk and Turkmenistan’s Selbi Arslanova. She secured the bronze medal after a tie-break with the second-place competitor.

The World Blitz Chess Championship was held in Greece from April 12 to 18 featuring talented young chess players from around the world. Kiyanna's bronze medal in the Under-10 Girls category is a testament to her talent and hard work.

Her achievement is a source of inspiration for young chess players, proving that with dedication and passion, age is no barrier to success.

Kiyanna has previously won multiple medals at both national and international levels:

• National School Chess Championship (U-7) – Silver Medal (2022)
• Asian Youth Chess Championship 2023 – Al Ain, UAE (Under-8 Girls) – Gold in Standard, Silver in Rapid, and three Gold medals in team events (Standard, Rapid, Blitz)
• Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 – Kazakhstan (Under-10) – Gold Medal in Team Blitz
• FIDE World Cup 2024 – Batumi, Georgia (Under-10 Girls) – 9th Position
• Became National Under-9 Girls Champion in December 2024

Kiyana will represent India in upcoming international tournaments in 2025, including:

• FIDE World Cup in Batumi, Georgia
• Asian Youth Chess Championship in Thailand
• World Cadet Chess Championship – TBA
• Commonwealth Chess Championship – TBA

Speaking about her achievement, Kiyana said:

“Winning the bronze medal at the World Blitz Chess Championship is a proud moment for me, and I feel honoured to represent India on the global stage. This accomplishment is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the talent and potential of Indian youth. I am excited to continue making my country proud and inspiring others to pursue their dreams! My next goal is to become a World Champion, and I am committed to working hard and staying dedicated to achieving that.”

Kiyana’s parents expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Wonder Cement and Neenv Society for their support in helping her pursue her chess dreams.

Her coach Hemal Thanki is confident that Kiyanna will continue to set new records and make the nation proud.