Sharnarthi Shlok

Sharnarthi Shlok, a 17-year-old Indian Candidate Master, is rated 2203 and sitting in the top 3% of Indian players under 18, and in the top 4% worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +66 Elo over the past 12 months. 112 rated games in the past year (≈77/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include National Under-17 Chess Championship 2025-26, 16 th Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025 for Sakthi Group Dr.N.Mahalingam Trophy, and Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - A Above 2000). Also played 15 rapid (including Festival Caissa - Sceptre Rapid FIDE Rating Chess Tournament) and 6 blitz events (including Festival Caissa - Navaratna Blitz FIDE Rating Chess Tournanament) recently. His peak of 2242 was reached at age 17 (Feb 2026).

Awarded CM in 2026 (age 17). Earned a IM norm at Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - A Above 2000). At junior level, he reached #36, #45 and #56 nationally in U18, U16 and U14.