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Seven-year-old chess prodigy wins five gold medals, takes on Kerala CM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 28 (UNI) Seven-year-old chess prodigy Aaradhya Kommeri Rajaneesh, who won five gold medals and a bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship in Malaysia, played chess with Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan during a meeting here.
The young player, who represented India in the Under-7 girls' category at the championship, met the Chief Minister to share the joy of her international success. Fulfilling her wish, Satheesan sat across the chessboard and played against the young champion, while congratulating her on bringing pride to the country and Kerala.
The Chief Minister wished Aaradhya greater achievements in the future, describing her performance as a matter of pride for the state.
A native of Pathiriyad in Kannur district, Aaradhya is a Class II student at Kunnirikk U P School, Anjarakandy. Get impressive performance in Malaysia saw her secure a total of five gold medals and one bronze.
She has won the Kerala State Under-7 girls' chess championship four times. At the national level, she finished seventh in the Under-7 championship, competing against 148 players, and secured fourth place in the National Schools Chess Championship.
Aaradhya has also won a bronze medal in the state Under-9 category and the Kannur district women's chess championship title. Her family has played a key role in supporting her progress in the sport.
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