When 13-year-old Pratitee Bordoloi stepped into the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026 in Montesilvano, Italy, she was not among the top seeds. She left as India’s only medallist.
The Bengaluru-based Woman FIDE Master won silver in the Girls Under-18 category, finishing with 9 points from 11 rounds and staying unbeaten throughout the event. Competing against opponents as many as five years older, she produced one of the most striking performances of the tournament.
