Kavin B

Kavin B, a 17-year-old Indian player, is rated 1724 — just 25 short of his peak of 1749 (Jan 2026, age 17). He is progressing steadily with +43 Elo over the past 12 months. 47 rated games in the past year (≈18/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - C Below 1800), "SINGH'S GAMBIT" 2nd International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament, and Eight Square Chess Academy - 1st International FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2025. Also played 1 rapid (including Warrior Chess Academy - 1 st International FIDE Rapid Rated Open Chess Tournament 2025) and 1 blitz events (including Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament - 2025 Category D (Blitz)) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 30 months (2020–2022, COVID-19 included) and 32 months (2023–2025).

At junior level, he reached #91 and #46 nationally in U10 and U8.