Preneesh Kumar, C. S.

C. S. Preneesh Kumar, a 48-year-old Indian player, is rated 1599. He is on a breakout run, having gained +81 Elo over the past 12 months. 47 rated games in the past year (≈18/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - C Below 1800), Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open Chess tournament (Category - B Below 2000), and KCA's International Chess Festival God's Own Country's 1st GM International Open-C (1800 and Below). Also played 1 blitz event (including Athens of the East 5th International Grandmaster Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament - 2025 Category D (Blitz)) recently. He had 3 career breaks: 37 months (2008–2011), 35 months (2014–2017) and 37 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included). His peak of 1796 was reached at age 30 (Jan 2008).