Palav, Mayank

Mayank Palav, a 16-year-old English player, is rated 1786 — just 11 short of his peak of 1797 (Oct 2025, age 15). He is climbing fast, having gained +133 Elo over the past 12 months. 16 rated games in the past year (≈7/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Southall FIDE Congress - 21, 22 February 2026 - U1900, 2025 London Junior Championship Under 16, and 2nd Oxford FIDE Congress - U2300. Also played 4 rapid events (including Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - April 2026 - Open) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 45 months (2020–2023, COVID-19 included) and 12 months (2024–2025).

At junior level, he reached #71, #77, #21 and #11 nationally in U16, U14, U12 and U10.