Nikhil Kumar (born 2004) is an American chess international master.[1] His peak rating was 2479. He was also the under 12 World Youth Chess Championship in 2016.[2][3]
| Nikhil Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Born | June 8, 2004 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Title | International Master (2021) |
| FIDE rating | 2336 (September 2021) |
| Peak rating | 2479 (February 2017) |
He won the U12 World Youth Chess Championship in 2016, beating grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.[2][4]
References
edit- ^ "Kumar, Nikhil". ratings.fide.com.
- ^ a b Shahade, Jennifer (November 28, 2016). "Nikhil Kumar: From Gold in Batumi to Congress King in Philly". US Chess.org. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "FM Nikhil Kumar | www.uschesschamps.com". uschesschamps.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Kaplan '22, Dina. "Nikhil Kumar: Chess Star". The Catalyst. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
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External links
edit- Nikhil Kumar rating card at FIDE
- Nikhil Kumar player profile and games at Chessgames.com