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List of Famous Chess Players

Author

Matthew Wilson

Updated on January 16, 2026

Birthdate: October 24, 1994

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

At 27, Vidit Gujrathi was ranked second among Indian chess players, just behind legendary player Viswanathan Anand. After earning the tag of an International Master, following his win in the Under-14 World Youth Championships, he went on to become a Grandmaster, too. He is also quite popular on YouTube.