Mithrakanth, Poorna Sharma

Poorna Sharma Mithrakanth, a 65-year-old Indian International Master, is rated 2193 and sitting in the top 2% of Indian players, and in the top 4% worldwide. He has held steady between 2150 and 2200 for 22 months. 13 rated games in the past year (≈4/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2026 SA Interclub Teams A Grade Rounds 1-2, 2026 Ballarat Begonia Open, and 2026 Hobsons Bay Purdy Cup. He had 5 career breaks: 32 months (2001–2003), 17 months (2003–2005), 98 months (2007–2015), 96 months (2016–2024) and 18 months (2024–2026). His peak of 2325 was reached at age 44 (Apr 2005); he also reached Indian #40 in Jan 2001.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 40).