Udaipur, April 7, 2025 Kiyana Parihar, a rising chess sensation from Udaipur and a student of MDS Senior Secondary School, is all set to represent India at the World Cadet Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025, to be held in Rhodes, Greece from April 12 to 18, 2025. The young champion will depart for Greece on April 10.
Currently a Class 5 student, Kiyana began her chess journey at the age of just 4 under the guidance of her father and now trains under renowned chess coach Hemal Thanki. With a FIDE rating of 1712, she is on the verge of becoming one of India’s youngest Woman Candidate Masters (WCM).
A Legacy of Achievements
Kiyana’s dedication and discipline have already brought her national and international acclaim. Some of her key milestones include:
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Asian Youth Chess Championship 2023 Al Ain, UAE (U-8 Girls)-
Gold in Standard
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Silver in Rapid
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Triple Gold in Team Events (Standard, Rapid, Blitz)
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Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 Kazakhstan (U-10 Girls)-
Gold in Team Blitz
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FIDE World Cup 2024 Batumi, Georgia (U-10 Girls)-
Secured 9th place
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National U-9 Girls Champion 2024
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Silver Medalist National School Chess Championship U-7 (2022) -
4⃣ 4th Place MPL National U-7 Championship
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Multiple State Titles in U-7, U-8, U-13, U-14 Girls Categories
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Bronze in State Junior (U-15 & U-19) Category 2023
Upcoming International Events
Kiyana is gearing up for an impressive calendar of events in 2025:
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World Cadet Rapid & Blitz Rhodes, Greece (April 12–18) -
Asian Youth Chess Championship Thailand -
World Cadet Chess Championship TBA -
FIDE World Cup 2025 Batumi, Georgia -
Commonwealth Chess Championship TBA
School and Family Support
Shailendra Somani, Director of MDS School, congratulated Kiyana:
“Her discipline and passion have brought her this far. We are proud that an MDS student is representing India on a global stage. We wish her great success.”
Her training regimen includes 6–8 hours of daily practice, combining chess, fitness, meditation, yoga, and regular coaching sessions with Grandmasters. She credits her mother Manisha Gehlot for accompanying her to tournaments and her father Jitendra Parihar for his unwavering motivation.
Message from Kiyana
“I am grateful for every opportunity. Representing India is a matter of pride, and I will always strive to give my best.”
She also extended her heartfelt thanks to her sponsors Neev Society and Wonder Cement, whose support has helped her reach new heights in her chess journey.
Through social media, Kiyana is also inspiring other young talents, emerging as a role model for aspiring players nationwide.
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