Nishanth Dsouza

Nishanth Dsouza, a 20-year-old Indian player, is rated 1772 — just 4 short of his peak of 1776 (Nov 2025, age 19). He has held steady between 1750 and 1800 for 13 months. 50 rated games in the past year (≈35/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 3rd Khannur Below 1800 FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament, 23rd RCC International FIDE Rated Classical Cup, and United Educational Institutions and Coimbatore District Chess Association 2nd International Fide rating below 1800 chess tournament 2025. Also played 5 rapid (including 2nd Triple Crown Rapid FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 2025) and 5 blitz events (including 35th RCC STS INTERNATIONAL FIDE RATED BLITZ CHESS CUP) recently.