Subhashi, Vipal

Vipal Subhashi, a 38-year-old Indian Candidate Master, is rated 2009 and sitting in the top 4% of Indian players. He is on a steady climb with +33 Elo over the past 12 months. 38 rated games in the past year (≈19/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include BIHAR OPEN FIDE RATING CHESS TOURNAMENT - 2026, CHIEF MINISTER CHHATTISGARH TROPHY 45th National Team Chess Championship 2026, and All India Civil Services Men Chess Championship 2025-26. Also played 1 rapid (including Bihar State Rapid Rating Chess Championship-2025) and 1 blitz events (including Bihar State Blitz Rating Chess Championship-2025) recently. He had 4 career breaks: 48 months (2010–2014), 17 months (2017–2019), 29 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included) and 13 months (2024–2025). His peak of 2249 was reached at age 21 (Sep 2009).

Competes as a man since 2013. Previously known as Vipul Subhashi (until Feb 2026). Awarded CM in 2026 (age 38). At junior level, he reached #20, #19, #11 and #10 nationally in U20, U18, U16 and U14.