The Economic Times

Vandan Sawai: This 15-year-old from Delhi beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen before bed, but isn't sure about a career in chess

Fifteen-year-old Vandan Alankar Sawai from Delhi stunned the chess world by defeating the legendary Magnus Carlsen in an online tournament on August 18. Initially hesitant to compete, Vandan's parents were the first to reveal his incredible achievement after checking the results. Besides his chess skills, he is also a high achiever academically and is pondering various career options for the future.