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Abram Aarvin – Rising Young Chess Champion from Kerala, India
Abram Aarvin is an 8-year-old chess player from Kerala, India, who is representing Kerala at the National Chess Championships
Abram Aarvin Selected to represent Kerala for the Under-9 National Chess Championship
Abram Aarvin has been selected to represent Kerala in the 38th National Under-9 Chess Championship, scheduled to be held in Gurugram, Haryana, from June 15 to 21, 2025. He secured third place in the Kerala State Selection Championships, which featured the top two players from 14 districts of the State. Tying with the runner-up on points, Abram was selected by the Technical Committee of the Sports Council, Government of Kerala, to be part of the state team for the upcoming national competition.
Accolades 🏆
Under 8 District Runner-up, Chess Association Kerala
🏆 Kerala State Under-9 Chess Championship – 3rd Place Finish
🏆 Kerala State Under-9 Chess Championship – 3rd Place Finish
Abram Aarvin became the Ernakulam District Chess in Schools, Under-8 Runner-up by finishing with the same points (5.5/6) as the champion, narrowly missing first place on tiebreak, a remarkable feat that highlighted his strength and consistency. among the region’s best young players.
🏆 Kerala State Under-9 Chess Championship – 3rd Place Finish
🏆 Kerala State Under-9 Chess Championship – 3rd Place Finish
🏆 Kerala State Under-9 Chess Championship – 3rd Place Finish
Abram Aarvin secured third place (second runner-up) in the prestigious Kerala State Under-9 Chess Championship, standing out among top talents across the state. His solid performance earned him a spot at the 38th National Under-9 Championship in Haryana, marking a major milestone in his young chess journey.
Abram Aarvin Wins U-9 Title at World Chess Fiesta in Kochi
Classical Chess Champion Under 9
Champion in Open Below 1700 Chess Tournament U-9
Champion in Open Below 1700 Chess Tournament U-9
Abram Aarvin emerged as the Under-9 Champion at the World Chess Fiesta, a classical chess tournament organised by Premier Academy, USA. The two-day event, held in Kochi, featured a highly competitive Kids Open category for players under 15 (boys and girls).
Champion in Open Below 1700 Chess Tournament U-9
Champion in Open Below 1700 Chess Tournament U-9
Champion in Open Below 1700 Chess Tournament U-9
In a stellar performance, Abram Aarvin emerged as the Under-10 Champion in the Open Below 1700 Chess Tournament, securing 4.5/7 points. Abram showcased his strength by defeating three senior FIDE-rated players, including a convincing victory over K.V. Alfred, a former Kerala State Champion and the first player from Kerala to cross the 2000 FIDE rating mark.
Abram Aarvin Wins Under-10 Title at SFI Student’s Olympics Under-18 Chess Tournament
The SFI Student’s Olympics Under-18 Open Chess Tournament took place on May 29, 2025, at Changampuzha Park, Edapally, organized by SFI Edapally LC. The event featured six competitive rounds with participants from across age groups under 18.
Abram Aarvin emerged as the Under-10 Champion, scoring 4.5 points out of 6 rounds. Despite competing in an open category event, he outperformed several older players in his age group with consistent and mature play.
In the Under-18 category, Akash S secured first place, followed by Adithyan S in second place, and Saket S Shenoy in third.
In the Under-10 category, Abram Aarvin took first place, followed by Shreya Srikumar Menon in second, and Fidel R S in third.