Viani Antonio Dcunha

Viani Antonio Dcunha, a 31-year-old Indian International Master, is rated 2362 and sitting in the top 1% of Indian players, and in the top 1% worldwide. He has held steady between 2350 and 2400 for 2 years. 47 rated games in the past year. Recent standard appearances include Shirvan Open - 2025, Group A, President's Cup of the Republic of Tajikistan, Group A, and 62nd National Chess Championship -2025. Also played 4 rapid (including Festival Caissa - Sceptre Rapid FIDE Rating Chess Tournament) and 4 blitz events (including Festival Caissa - Navaratna Blitz FIDE Rating Chess Tournanament) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 14 months (2006–2007) and 14 months (2012–2013). His peak of 2435 was reached at age 23 (Apr 2018); he also reached Indian #59 in Jul 2017.

Previously known as Viani D'cunha Antonio (until Oct 2016). Awarded IM in 2016 (age 21). Earned a GM norm at Asian Continental Chess Championship-2022. At junior level, he reached World #55 in U16, World #54 in U14, World #20 in U10 and #6, #7 and #22 nationally in U20, U18 and U12.