Anushka Bapu Kutwal

Anushka Bapu Kutwal, a 17-year-old Indian Woman Candidate Master, is rated 2047 — her current career high and ranked 8th among Indian women under 18, and in the top 10% worldwide. She is rising rapidly, having gained +168 Elo over the past 12 months. 89 rated games in the past year (≈42/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 35th National U-17 (Girls) Chess Chamionship-2025, ODISHA OPEN (THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTERS CHESS FESTIVAL 2025-26 Category 'A' 1900 & Above), and 16 th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025 for Sakthi Group Dr.N.Mahalingam Trophy. Also played 4 rapid (including 3rd JKs ECA All India Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2026) and 1 blitz events (including Odisha Open FIDE Rated Blitz Chess Tournament) recently.

Awarded WCM in 2026 (age 17). At junior level, she reached #82, #78 and #67 nationally in U18, U16 and U14.