born in 2000, is a grandmaster who started his chess career at the age of 6 years and soon after he decided to pursue chess as a professional career. He became an Indian Junior champion at the age of 17, Grandmaster at the age of 18 and a silver medalist at Asian Continental 2022. He represented India at several Asian and World Youth&Junior Chess Championships. He is currently pursuing his undergrad at Webster University, St Louis, USA.