Hyderabad was so proud to bear witness to the youngest child to set a world record in chess (Konda Shreyansh Murali Krishna Patel at just 2 years and 11 months). The boy’s achievement has earned him a place in the prestigious World Book of Records (London) and he is one of the youngest champions in the sport worldwide.
The event was organized by Ray Chess Academy at the MLAs & MPs Colony Cultural Center in Jubilee Hills. In front of a distinguished audience, including Ministers Bhatti Mallu, Konda Surekha and Vakiti Srihari, Shreyansh shocked everyone with his extraordinary skills. It is a very special moment in front of him.
He set two world records at the event. In the first place, he solved 93 back-rank checkmates in 15 minutes and 52 seconds. Then he arranged 21 chess boards in 1 hour, 9 minutes and 9 seconds. Those showcased not only his talent and determination at such a young age, but also his focus and dedication.
The atmosphere was quite emotional when the Minister Konda Surekha, who is also Shreyansh’s grandmother, found herself touched when she saw her grandson’s achievement. His mother Konda Susmita Patel was in tears, expressing immense pride and assuring that the family would always support him in chess.
Shreyansh was awarded trophies and certificates after his performance and earned recognition for his dedication to science and sports. However, the recognition won't stop there – he will receive a certificate at the British Parliament from the World Book of Records (London) over the next few months to cement his place in history.
It’s not numbers or records but inspiration. Shreyansh’s success is a lesson in talent knowing no age and that anyone, even the youngest child, can reach greatness. What he has learned is that children are capable and should be nurtured and able to shine.
Shreyansh's world record is a proud moment for his family, his academy, and the city of Hyderabad. It further proves the popularity of chess in India and the potential of young prodigies to make their mark on the global stage. His story will encourage millions of children and parents to believe in early talent and the power of dedication.
