Ayaan Trikha’s chess journey from Noida with Sparkling Chess Academy began through structured online chess classes under the guidance of Coach Manish Uniyal. From online training in Noida, Ayaan progressed to a peak Standard FIDE rating of 2008, along with major achievements in CBSE, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP State, national and international chess tournaments.
From Online Chess Classes in Noida to Competitive Chess
Ayaan Trikha lives in Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and started his chess journey with Sparkling Chess Academy through online chess coaching. His development is an example of how online chess training can be organised around a structured curriculum, regular practice, tactical and strategic preparation, tournament exposure and detailed analysis of competitive games.
Under the guidance of Coach Manish Uniyal, Ayaan steadily progressed from school and district competitions to FIDE-rated tournaments and major national events. Sparkling Chess Academy identifies Manish Uniyal as its Chief Coach, an All India Chess Federation Certified Coach and National Arbiter, with coaching experience dating back to 2008. The academy also documents his work with several national and international-level players.
Ayaan’s official FIDE identity is FIDE ID 88120686. His first FIDE-rated tournament was the 20th Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2023, where the FIDE tournament report records him with a rating of 1298 and a performance rating of 1157.
What followed was a remarkable period of improvement.
Ayaan Trikha Reaches a Peak Standard FIDE Rating of 2008
Ayaan eventually reached a peak Standard FIDE rating of 2008. Chess-Results records him with a 2008 rating in the 2026 Odisha Open Category A field, confirming the milestone in an established FIDE-rated tournament database.
His rating journey is particularly notable because it developed alongside participation in increasingly competitive tournaments. Ayaan has played against strong FIDE-rated opposition, including players considerably higher rated than himself. His 2025 tournament records also show substantial rating improvement through strong performances in open FIDE-rated events.
Ayaan Trikha’s Major Chess Achievements
2023 – The Beginning of His FIDE Journey
Ayaan’s early competitive achievements established a strong foundation:
- Under-11 Gautam Buddha Nagar District Champion, with a ranking among the Top 5 players in Uttar Pradesh in his age group.
- Gold Medals in 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 database confirms 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 an Under-17 Bronze Medal-winning team.
His school-level performance is also reflected in Chess-Results. In the CBSE North Zone 1 Chess Tournament 2023-24, Ayaan played for Amity International School, Noida, and scored wins in several rounds, including victories against players representing schools from Noida and Ghaziabad.
2024 – Rapid Rating Growth and National Competition
During 2024, Ayaan’s chess development accelerated:
- Achieved 1600+ FIDE Elo rating in under one year.
- Ranked among the Top 100 FIDE-rated players in India in his age category, according to the academy’s achievement record.
- Became the highest-rated chess player across all categories in his school, according to the academy’s record.
- Frequently served as Team Captain, helping his team achieve multiple Top-3 finishes.
- Selected for the CBSE Under-19 Nationals Team.
- Finished as an unbeaten top scorer on Board 4 at CBSE Nationals.
- Won multiple trophies and cash prizes in open and age-group competitions.
- Finished among the Top 5 at CBSE Nationals, competing against strong opposition including titled players.
- Secured 1st Position in the UP State Inter-School Chess Tournament 2024 – Under-19 Boys.
- Competed in strong FIDE-rated open tournaments, including the Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2024, where Chess-Results records him playing nine rated games.
Chess-Results also records Ayaan at 1601 in the UP State Open Championship 2024-25, representing Gautam Budh Nagar.
2025 – Breaking Into Strong FIDE-Rated Competition
Ayaan’s 2025 season brought several important milestones:
- 3rd Position in the Under-13 UP State FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament 2025.
- 6th Position in the UP State Senior Open Chess Championship, finishing tied on points with the player placed third and being ranked sixth on tiebreaks.
- 1st Position in multiple Inter-School Chess Tournaments.
- Continued to win prizes and trophies in open and age-category events.
- Reached the 1800 FIDE rating level through a major performance at the 14th Late Bharatbai Halkude Memorial Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025.
The LBHM result is particularly significant. Chess-Results records Ayaan scoring 7/9, finishing 17th, with a 1924 performance rating and a +92 FIDE rating change. He defeated several strong opponents, including players rated above 1800, and drew against a player rated 1960.
At the Aurionpro International Junior Chess Tournament 2025 in Mumbai, Ayaan finished 18th with 6 points and received a ₹25,000 prize. The official Chess-Results prize list confirms his 18th-place position and prize.
His tournament experience that year also included the Aurionpro Mumbai International Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2025 GM Open, where the game records show him facing Grandmaster Lalith Babu M R, as well as strong junior opposition.
2026 – Major Titles and State-Level Success
Ayaan continued to build on his progress in 2026:
- Gold Medal – CBSE North Zone 1 Under-17 Boys Chess Championship 2026.
- 1st Position – Under-15 Open Gautam Buddha Nagar District Chess Championship 2026.
- 1st Position – Under-17 Open Gautam Buddha Nagar District Chess Championship 2026.
- 3rd Position – UP State Under-15 Chess Championship 2026.
- Entered the UP State Under-15 Championship as the No. 1 seed, with a FIDE rating of 1954, representing Gautam Buddha Nagar.
- Represented Uttar Pradesh B in the 45th National Team Chess Championship 2026. Chess-Results lists Ayaan on the Uttar Pradesh B team.
- Reached the 2008 Standard FIDE rating milestone recorded in the 2026 Odisha Open Category A field.
Ayaan’s 2026 UP Under-15 record is especially relevant to his connection with Gautam Buddha Nagar: Chess-Results lists him first in the starting rank list at 1954, ahead of players representing several Uttar Pradesh districts.
The Role of Coach Manish Uniyal in Ayaan’s Development
Ayaan’s progress has been closely connected with the structured training environment of Sparkling Chess Academy and the coaching guidance of Manish Uniyal.
For Ayaan, the training journey began online because he lives in Noida. Over time, the programme focused not only on learning chess concepts but also on building tournament skills: opening preparation, tactical calculation, positional understanding, analysing mistakes, solving chess positions, playing practice games and preparing for increasingly strong competitions.
This is an important part of Ayaan’s story. His journey shows that the effectiveness of online chess classes depends heavily on the quality of the training structure, consistency of practice, interaction between coach and student, analysis of games and exposure to competitive chess.
Sparkling Chess Academy’s website identifies Manish Uniyal as its Chief Coach and documents his experience as an AICF Certified Coach and National Arbiter. The academy also records his coaching association with International Master Vantika Agrawal and other successful competitive players.
Ayaan Trikha: An Inspiring Chess Journey from Noida
Ayaan Trikha’s journey—from his first FIDE-rated tournament in 2023 to a peak Standard FIDE rating of 2008, district championship titles, CBSE medals, UP State podium finishes and participation in national-level FIDE events—is a significant part of the student achievement story of Sparkling Chess Academy.
His journey is also particularly meaningful for families searching for chess classes in Noida, online chess classes in Noida, competitive chess coaching in Noida, or chess coaching in Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Ayaan began his training online from Noida and continued to build his competitive career through structured coaching and tournament participation.
For young players, his story carries an important lesson: chess improvement is a long-term process. Strong results come from continuous learning, disciplined practice, thoughtful game analysis, tournament experience and the right coaching environment.
Sparkling Chess Academy – Developing Chess Talent in Noida and Ghaziabad
Sparkling Chess Academy is proud of Ayaan Trikha’s achievements and of the role its coaching programme has played in his chess development.
The academy works with chess learners through online and offline chess coaching, including students from Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Vaishali and other Delhi NCR locations.
Ayaan’s journey is one more chapter in the academy’s continuing effort to nurture young players and help them progress from learning the fundamentals of chess to competing confidently in district, state, CBSE, national and FIDE-rated tournaments.
Congratulations to Ayaan Trikha on his remarkable journey, his peak Standard FIDE rating of 2008 and his many achievements in competitive chess. Sparkling Chess Academy and Coach Manish Uniyal wish Ayaan continued success, stronger performances and many more milestones in the years ahead. ♟️
