Ayaan Trikha is a rising chess talent from Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, whose chess journey with Sparkling Chess Academy began through structured online chess classes. He has reached a peak Standard FIDE rating of 2008 and achieved major results in CBSE Nationals, UP State, district, national and international FIDE-rated chess tournaments.
Ayaan Trikha’s Chess Journey with Sparkling Chess Academy
Ayaan Trikha started his chess journey with Sparkling Chess Academy through online chess coaching because he lives in Noida and received his training online. His progress over the years is a valuable example of how disciplined practice, structured chess lessons, regular game analysis and tournament experience can help a young player develop at a high competitive level.
Ayaan began building his FIDE-rated record at a young age. His first FIDE-rated tournament was the 20th Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2023, where the FIDE tournament report records him with FIDE ID 88120686 and a starting rating of 1298.
Since then, his rating has progressed substantially, reaching 2008 in Standard/Classical chess. Chess-Results records Ayaan, FIDE ID 88120686, with a 2008 rating in the 2026 Odisha Open Category A event, which was restricted to players rated 1900 and above.
Major Chess Achievements of Ayaan Trikha
2023
• Under-11 Gautam Buddha Nagar District Champion, and ranked among the Top 5 players in Uttar Pradesh in his age group.
• Won Gold Medals in the CBSE Zonal Chess Championship – Individual and Team categories.
• Represented Amity Schools at CBSE Nationals Under-11, securing 2nd position on his board.
• Earned his International FIDE rating in his first rated tournament in Delhi. The FIDE tournament database records his participation in the 20th Delhi International Open 2023.
• Won multiple prizes in Open and age-category chess tournaments.
• Served as Captain and key player of the Under-17 Bronze Medal-winning team.
2024
• Achieved 1600+ FIDE Elo rating in under one year.
• Ranked among the Top 100 FIDE-rated players in India in his age category.
• Became the highest-rated chess player across all categories in his school.
• Frequently served as Team Captain, helping his school team secure multiple Top-3 finishes.
• Selected for the CBSE Under-19 Nationals Team.
• Remained unbeaten and finished as a top scorer on Board 4 at CBSE Nationals 2024.
• Won multiple trophies and cash prizes in Open and age-group events.
• Ranked among the Top 5 at CBSE Nationals, competing against strong opposition including titled players.
• Won 1st Position in the UP State Inter-School Chess Tournament 2024 – Under-19 Boys. Chess-Results confirms Ayaan’s participation in the Noida-hosted UP State Rating Inter-School Under-19 event with a FIDE rating of 1504.
• Competed in the 1st Jaipur Open Classical FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2024, gaining experience in a strong open FIDE-rated field.
2025
• Continued his success with several tournament prizes, trophies and awards.
• Secured 3rd Position in the Under-13 UP State FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament 2025.
• Secured 6th Position in the UP State Senior Open FIDE Tournament, finishing tied on points with the player placed third and being ranked sixth on tiebreaks.
• Achieved selection/probable selection for the UP-B Team for the UP State Team Championship.
• Secured 1st Position in multiple Inter-School Chess Tournaments.
• Crossed the 1800 FIDE rating mark during the 14th Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025. Chess-Results records Ayaan scoring 7/9, finishing 17th, with a 1924 performance rating and a +92 FIDE rating gain.
• At the same LBHM tournament, Ayaan defeated several strong rated opponents, including players rated above 1800, and produced one of the strongest performances of his early FIDE career.
• At the Aurionpro International Junior Chess Tournament 2025 in Mumbai, Ayaan finished 18th with 6 points and received a ₹25,000 cash prize. Chess-Results’ official prize list records the result in the junior section.
• Ayaan also competed in the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 – Category A, a major open event, gaining valuable experience against a very strong field.
• In the CBSE North Zone 1 Under-17 Mixed Chess Tournament 2025, Ayaan represented Gyanshree School and scored 4.5/6, including victories against players from schools in Noida, Indirapuram and Ghaziabad.
• Chess-Results also records Ayaan as the highest-rated player in the starting list of the 2025 Inter-School Under-13 and Under-17 events held in the Noida school circuit.
2026 – Latest Achievements
• Won the Gold Medal in the CBSE North Zone 1 Under-17 Boys Chess Championship 2026.
• Ayaan was part of the Gyanshree School championship-winning team, which finished 1st with 7 wins from 7 rounds. Ayaan himself scored a remarkable 7/7 points, making this one of the standout achievements of his 2026 season.
• Won 1st Position in the Under-15 Open Gautam Buddha Nagar District Chess Championship 2026.
• Won 1st Position in the Under-17 Open Gautam Buddha Nagar District Chess Championship 2026.
• Secured 3rd Position in the UP State Under-15 Chess Championship 2026. A report on the championship confirms Ayaan of Gautam Buddha Nagar finished third after nine rounds and notes that the top four players earned places on the Uttar Pradesh state team for the upcoming National Championship.
• Entered the UP State Under-15 Chess Championship 2026–27 as the No. 1 seed, with a FIDE rating of 1954, representing Gautam Buddha Nagar.
• Represented Uttar Pradesh B at the 45th National Team Chess Championship 2026. The FIDE tournament report records Ayaan scoring 3.5/8 in the event, while the All India Chess Federation lists him among the Uttar Pradesh B players.
• Reached the 2008 Standard FIDE rating milestone, later appearing in the 1900+ category of the Odisha Open, the 16th International Grandmasters Chess Festival 2025–26. Chess-Results lists him at 2008 in that tournament’s starting ranking.
Ayaan Trikha – From Online Chess Coaching in Noida to National-Level Competition
Ayaan Trikha’s chess journey is particularly meaningful for Sparkling Chess Academy because he began his training through online chess classes while living in Noida. His development over the years has taken him from local and school competitions to Gautam Buddha Nagar district championships, CBSE Zonal and National events, UP State Championships, major FIDE-rated tournaments and national team competition.
His results demonstrate the importance of a structured approach to chess training: strong fundamentals, opening preparation, tactical and strategic understanding, regular practice, tournament participation, detailed game analysis and continuous improvement.
For young chess players and parents searching for chess coaching in Noida, chess classes in Ghaziabad, online chess classes in Noida, or competitive chess training in Delhi NCR, Ayaan’s journey provides a real example of a player progressing through systematic training and tournament experience.
Sparkling Chess Academy – Developing Competitive Chess Players in Noida & Ghaziabad
Sparkling Chess Academy is proud to be associated with Ayaan Trikha’s chess development. His achievements across Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, CBSE, national and international FIDE-rated chess competitions form an important part of the academy’s student achievement record.
The academy provides structured chess coaching for children and adults through online and offline chess classes, with students from Noida, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Vaishali and other Delhi NCR locations.
Ayaan’s journey from his first FIDE-rated tournament to a 2008 Standard FIDE rating, district championships, CBSE success, UP State podium finishes and national-level competition is a proud milestone for everyone at Sparkling Chess Academy.
Congratulations to Ayaan Trikha on his outstanding chess achievements and continued progress. We wish him many more tournament victories, higher ratings and greater success in competitive chess. ♟️
FIDE ID: 88120686
