Hi, I am Advik Manchanda FIDE Candidate Master - a young chess enthusiast who proudly represents the United States on national and international stages.

What began at age six with my very first over-the-board tournament has grown into a remarkable journey of more than 150 tournaments, filled with passion, growth, and unforgettable experiences. Along the way, I’ve earned 35+ trophies, 27 medals, 7 plaques, the FIDE Candidate Master (CM) title, and most recently, I was awarded the Texas Master title by the Texas Chess Association - becoming the youngest and first-ever player in Texas to receive this honor.

My chess journey has taken me across states, countries, and some of the biggest competitive platforms in scholastic chess. Here are a few milestones I’m proud of:

🌟 Advik Manchanda at Age 10 - One of the Highest-Ranked FIDE Candidate Master in the World
🥈 Silver Medalist at the World School Chess Championship 2024 (U9 Open – Peru)
🌟 Advik Manchanda Becomes an FIDE Arena International Master at Age 10
🏆 National Champion, 2024 U.S. K–12 Grade Championship (Grade 4 – Maryland)
🏆 Texas Young Player of the Year – Inaugural Honoree by Texas Chess Association.
🏆 Champion, 2025 Texas Junior Invitational (Elementary Section) → earning qualification for the John D. Rockefeller III National Elementary Championship
🏅 Youngest Winner in the Past Decade at the 2025 Luis Salinas Memorial 80th Texas State & Amateur Championship (Amateur Section – Co-Champion)
🌟 Represented Team USA at the 2025 FIDE World Cup for Youth (U10 Open – Batumi, Georgia) → finishing 16th in the world

This website https://www.advikmanchandachess.com/ is more than a list of events - it’s a living record of my chess journey. Here, you’ll find the moments that shaped me: tournament highlights, photos, videos, and updates as I continue training, competing, and growing in the game I love.

Stay connected, explore the story, and join me on this exciting path as the journey continues.

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