Young Chess Prodigy Nara Devaansh Wins World Book of Records Award for Fastest Checkmate Solver
In a proud moment for the Naidu family, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari celebrated their 10-year-old grandson Nara Devaansh’s big win. Devaansh grabbed the spotlight by earning the World Book of Records Award 2025 for solving 175 checkmate puzzles the fastest.
The young chess whiz picked up his award on Saturday at the grand World Book of Records Awards 2025 ceremony in London’s historic Westminster Hall. Last year, Devaansh tackled these tough puzzles from the famous book ‘5334 Problems, Combinations, and Games’ by Laszlo Polgar during the Checkmate Marathon. Each puzzle ramped up the challenge, testing his speed, accuracy, and sharp thinking skills—all within a super-tight time limit.
Naidu shared his excitement on X, posting: "Congratulations to our Devaansh on receiving the World Book of Records Award 2025 at Westminster Hall, London. We are proud of his record-setting achievement as the Fastest Checkmate Solver at 175 puzzles after months of perseverance and the guidance of his mentors. Good going, champ!"
Bhuvaneswari added her warm words: "My blessings and love to my dear grandson Devaansh on receiving the World Book of Records honour at Westminster Hall, London. At just 10, your talent, discipline & dedication to chess have brought immense pride to our family. May you continue to shine brightly and achieve many more milestones."
Devaansh’s parents joined the celebration too. His father, Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, who was right there with him in London, posted: "My little champion, you’ve made us proud yet again. I’m truly impressed by your dedication and commitment in setting the world record for fastest checkmate solver. This recognition is a reward for your hard work, and I’m happy to be here with you on your special occasion."
His mother, Nara Brahmani, chimed in: "So proud of you, Devaansh. At just 10, your dedication, focus & love for chess have earned you the World Book of Records honour at Westminster Hall, London. Your hard work shines through every move you make. This is just the beginning, keep dreaming big, my champ!"
This isn’t Devaansh’s first brush with chess world records. Months of intense training with coach K. Rajashekar Reddy and support from his family paid off big time. Lokesh shared more about the journey: "It’s truly a special occasion to see Devaansh receive this honour at Westminster Hall today. His ability to think ahead, stay calm under pressure, and devote himself so wholeheartedly to the game at just ten years old makes this achievement even more special. As his father, I have witnessed the countless hours he has spent practising with dedication. This recognition is a true reward for his hard work. We are very proud of him."
Devaansh has already notched up two more chess feats: solving the 7-disc Tower of Hanoi puzzle in just 1 minute 43 seconds and setting up 9 chessboards with all 32 pieces perfectly in 5 minutes. At only 10, this child prodigy from Andhra Pradesh is making waves in the global chess world, proving that passion and practice can lead to extraordinary wins.
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