calender_icon.png 8 April, 2026 | 1:13 AM

Two-year-old Shreyansh Patel sets double chess world records

08-04-2026 12:00:00 AM

Metro India News | Hyderabad

Shreyansh Murali Krishna Patel, a child prodigy aged just two years and 11 months, has stunned the chess world by setting two remarkable world records. His exceptional feat has earned him a place in the World Book of Records, London, making him one of the youngest achievers on the global stage.

At an event held in Jubilee Hills, Shreyansh showcased extraordinary mental ability by solving 93 back-rank checkmate puzzles in just 15 minutes and 52 seconds. He also arranged 21 chessboards with perfect accuracy in 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 9 seconds, achieving both records with impressive precision.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, and Minister Konda Surekha attended the event and lauded the young prodigy. Vakiti Srihari praised his brilliance, comparing his intellect to that of Swami Vivekananda and assuring full support for his growth.

Shreyansh is set to be honored at the British Parliament, where he will receive official recognition, bringing pride to Telangana and gaining international acclaim.