Vidit Sethi is a successful chess player from Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, who began his chess journey at Sparkling Chess Academy, a chess academy in Ghaziabad. Starting as a complete beginner, Vidit developed his chess skills through structured chess coaching, regular practice and competitive tournament experience. He has progressed from age-group competitions in Uttar Pradesh to major national and international FIDE-rated chess tournaments and has reached a 2000 FIDE Rapid rating.
Vidit’s achievements include Ghaziabad District Chess Championship victories, Uttar Pradesh State Championship podium finishes, national-level performances and outstanding results in large FIDE-rated open tournaments. His journey from a beginner at Sparkling Chess Academy to a 2000-rated competitive player is an important part of the academy’s student success story in Ghaziabad and Indirapuram.
Vidit Sethi’s Chess Journey at Sparkling Chess Academy
Vidit Sethi started learning chess at Sparkling Chess Academy when he was a beginner. With systematic training, regular chess practice and experience in competitive tournaments, he gradually progressed through different age categories and higher levels of competition.
His development has included success at the Ghaziabad district level, Uttar Pradesh state level, national championships and international FIDE-rated tournaments.
Vidit’s journey is an example of the long-term player-development approach followed at Sparkling Chess Academy, where students are trained in chess fundamentals, tactics, strategy, calculation, openings, middlegames, endgames and practical tournament skills.
Major Chess Achievements of Vidit Sethi
2nd Place – 1st Maharathi International Open Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2025
One of the biggest achievements of Vidit Sethi’s chess career came at the 1st Maharathi International Open Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament 2025.
Vidit scored an impressive 8 points out of 9 rounds and finished 2nd overall. He finished behind FM Dhananjay S, who also scored 8/9 and won the tournament on tie-breaks.
The tournament was a major nine-round classical FIDE-rated event held in Delhi and attracted more than 500 players from across India and an international participant from the USA.
Vidit’s runner-up finish was particularly significant because he was competing against many experienced and highly rated players. ChessBase India reported Vidit as the tournament runner-up, while the official Chess-Results record lists him second in the final standings.
This result is one of the most notable achievements of a player associated with Sparkling Chess Academy and demonstrates Vidit’s ability to compete successfully in large open FIDE-rated tournaments.
3rd Place – 1st Dehradun Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
Vidit continued his strong performances in 2026 at the 1st Dehradun Open FIDE Rating Rapid Chess Tournament.
He finished 3rd overall, scoring 8½ points from 10 rounds in a tournament featuring 460 players.
The result added another major podium finish to Vidit’s growing record in FIDE-rated open tournaments and further established him as a strong young competitive chess player from Ghaziabad.
3rd Place – Uttar Pradesh State Under-17 Chess Championship 2025
Vidit secured 3rd position in the Uttar Pradesh State Under-17 Chess Championship 2025–26.
The championship featured 102 players, and Vidit finished on the podium in this important state-level competition.
Representing Ghaziabad, this achievement added another Uttar Pradesh State Championship medal to his growing list of competitive chess accomplishments.
3rd Place – Uttar Pradesh State Under-15 Chess Championship 2025
Vidit also secured 3rd position in the Uttar Pradesh State Under-15 Chess Championship 2025–26.
He scored 5½ points from 7 rounds and finished third among 81 players.
This result was another strong state-level achievement for Vidit and reflected his consistent performance in Uttar Pradesh age-group chess championships.
1st Place – Ghaziabad District Under-15 Chess Championship 2025
At the Ghaziabad District Under-15 Chess Championship 2025, Vidit Sethi secured 1st position.
Winning a district championship in Ghaziabad was an important milestone in his local competitive chess journey and is particularly significant for his development as a player from Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.
8th Place – National Amateur Chess Championship 2026
Vidit also competed at the 13th National Amateur Chess Championship 2026.
He scored 6½ points from 9 rounds and finished 8th overall in the open category.
His participation and result at the national level demonstrate his continued progression beyond age-group competitions into stronger open national tournaments.
10th Place – Shatranj India Open International FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2025
Vidit finished 10th overall at the 1st Shatranj India Open International FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament 2025.
He scored 7½ points from 9 rounds in a tournament with 579 players.
A top-10 finish in such a large FIDE-rated rapid tournament was another important result in Vidit’s competitive chess career.
3rd Place – 10th Maharathi Rapid Chess Tournament 2025
Vidit also secured 3rd position in the 10th Maharathi Rapid Chess Tournament 2025, scoring strongly in the seven-round event.
This result added another podium finish to his growing list of achievements in rated rapid chess competitions.
Early Success – Uttar Pradesh State Under-10 Champion
Vidit’s competitive success began at a young age.
In the UP State Online Age Group Chess Championships 2021, Vidit Sethi won the Under-10 Open category, representing Sparkling Chess Academy.
Sparkling Chess Academy’s records show Vidit winning the gold medal in the Under-10 category, while academy student Aadit Agarwal secured silver in the same category.
This early state-level success was an important milestone in Vidit’s chess development and was followed by further achievements at district, state, national and FIDE-rated tournaments.
Vidit Sethi’s Major Chess Results
| Year | Tournament | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UP State Under-10 Open Chess Championship | 1st Place |
| 2025 | Ghaziabad District Under-15 Chess Championship | 1st Place |
| 2025 | UP State Under-15 Chess Championship | 3rd Place |
| 2025 | UP State Under-17 Chess Championship | 3rd Place |
| 2025 | 10th Maharathi Rapid Chess Tournament | 3rd Place |
| 2025 | Shatranj India Open International FIDE Rated Rapid | 10th Place |
| 2025 | 38th National Under-13 Chess Championship | 32nd Place |
| 2025 | 1st Maharathi International Open Classical FIDE Rated Tournament | 2nd Place |
| 2026 | 1st Dehradun Open FIDE Rating Rapid Tournament | 3rd Place |
| 2026 | National Amateur Chess Championship | 8th Place |
Vidit Sethi – 2000 FIDE Rapid Rating
Vidit Sethi has reached a 2000 FIDE Rapid rating, marking an important milestone in his development as a competitive chess player.
His publicly indexed chess profile identifies him as an Indian chess player with FIDE ID 33407886 and lists his Rapid rating at 2000.
His rating development has accompanied increasingly strong performances in large FIDE-rated tournaments, national championships and state-level competitions.
From Indirapuram, Ghaziabad to National and International Chess Tournaments
Vidit Sethi’s chess journey has a strong connection with Indirapuram and Ghaziabad.
He began learning chess at Sparkling Chess Academy and progressed through local and state-level competitions before achieving strong results in national and international FIDE-rated tournaments.
For young players searching for chess classes in Ghaziabad, Vidit’s journey provides a real example of how a player can progress from learning the fundamentals to competing in major rated tournaments.
Sparkling Chess Academy provides structured chess coaching for beginners, intermediate players, advanced players and competitive tournament players in Ghaziabad and Indirapuram, along with online chess coaching for students from other locations.
Chess Coaching and Player Development at Sparkling Chess Academy
Sparkling Chess Academy focuses on long-term chess development rather than only teaching the basic rules of the game.
Training programs include:
- Chess fundamentals and board vision
- Tactical calculation and combinations
- Opening preparation
- Middlegame strategy
- Endgame technique
- Positional understanding
- Tournament preparation
- Analysis of students’ tournament games
- Regular chess practice
- Competitive tournament guidance
Students are encouraged to participate in tournaments so that they can apply their training in practical competitive situations.
Vidit Sethi’s development from a beginner to a player with a 2000 FIDE Rapid rating represents one of the academy’s notable student success stories.
Sparkling Chess Academy’s Student Success Stories
Vidit Sethi is part of a wider record of students associated with Sparkling Chess Academy who have participated in district, state, national and international chess competitions.
The academy’s student achievements include players competing in FIDE-rated tournaments, Uttar Pradesh State Championships, national championships and international chess events.
These achievements form an important part of Sparkling Chess Academy’s history of competitive chess coaching in Ghaziabad and Indirapuram.
A Chess Journey from Beginner to Competitive Player
Vidit Sethi’s journey demonstrates how consistent chess training, tournament experience and continuous learning can help a young player progress over several years.
He began his chess journey as a beginner at Sparkling Chess Academy, won an Uttar Pradesh State Under-10 title, achieved success at the Ghaziabad district and Uttar Pradesh state levels, competed in national championships and subsequently achieved podium finishes in major FIDE-rated open tournaments.
His 2nd-place finish in the 2025 Maharathi International Open Classical FIDE Rated Chess Tournament, 3rd-place finish in the 2026 Dehradun Open FIDE Rating Rapid Tournament, state championship medals and 2000 FIDE Rapid rating represent significant milestones in his chess career.
Sparkling Chess Academy is proud to have been part of Vidit Sethi’s chess journey and congratulates him on his achievements.
We look forward to seeing Vidit continue to compete, improve and achieve new milestones in national and international chess.
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