Published by ProChess India
ProChess India is proud to congratulate ACM Sarveswaran Vignesh Raja on another outstanding achievement in his chess journey. Sarveswaran delivered an excellent performance at the Hijri New Year Classic Chess Tournament 2026 – Abu Dhabi, securing 1st Place in the Under-08 Category, earning a Performance Rating of 1560, and winning a cash prize of AED 150.
This victory is another major milestone for one of ProChess India’s most promising young talents.
Tournament Highlights
- Champion – Under-08 Category
- Tournament: Hijri New Year Classic Chess Tournament 2026 – Abu Dhabi
- Performance Rating: 1560
- Cash Prize: AED 150
- Title: Arena Candidate Master (ACM)
Consistent Success Across Online and Over-the-Board Chess
Sarveswaran has established himself as one of the strongest young players in his age group through consistent performances in both online and over-the-board tournaments.
Along with his latest championship in Abu Dhabi, he has won multiple Lichess Rapid Arena tournaments in the Under-1300, Under-1500, and Under-1700 categories. These victories demonstrate his ability to compete successfully against increasingly stronger opposition.
He currently maintains an impressive Lichess Rapid Rating of 1750+, reflecting the steady progress he has made through disciplined training, regular tournament practice, and continuous improvement.
His ability to translate his online strength into successful over-the-board performances is a testament to his growing maturity as a competitive chess player.
A Performance Rating of 1560
A Performance Rating of 1560 highlights the high-quality chess Sarveswaran played throughout the tournament. Competing against talented young players from different countries, he displayed:
- Strong opening preparation
- Excellent tactical awareness
- Calm decision-making under pressure
- Fighting spirit in critical positions
- Consistency across all seven rounds
Winning the Under-08 Championship and receiving the AED 150 cash prize reflects both his determination and his growing competitive strength.
The Value of Tournament Experience
At ProChess India, we believe regular tournament participation is one of the fastest ways for young players to improve.
Competitive events help students:
- Apply opening preparation in real games
- Improve calculation and positional understanding
- Build confidence under tournament pressure
- Learn effective time management
- Develop resilience and fighting spirit
- Gain valuable FIDE rating experience
Sarveswaran’s continued success is the result of combining structured coaching with consistent tournament exposure.
Congratulations from ProChess India
The entire ProChess India family is immensely proud of ACM Sarveswaran Vignesh Raja for this fantastic achievement.
Winning the Under-08 Championship at the Hijri New Year Classic Chess Tournament 2026, achieving a Performance Rating of 1560, earning the AED 150 cash prize, and consistently winning Lichess Rapid Arenas are clear indicators of his dedication and passion for the game.
We congratulate Sarveswaran and wish him continued success as he strives for even greater achievements in national and international chess.
Keep working hard, keep learning, and keep making India proud! ♟️
