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Raghav Srivathsav is an exceptional Chess player who has dominated both Indian and international competitions for over 15 years. As a true professional and seasoned player with a peak rating of 2146, he has imparted his knowledge and skills to countless players across the globe. Raghav has a special interest in teaching young children as young as 5 years which has resulted in a legion of new chess players attracted to the game. Raghav's list of achievements is impressive, including holding a Guinness World Record for mastering the art of spelling words backward quickly and five Limca World Records for playing blindfolded chess without assistance, which has earned him global recognition and admiration. His remarkable success in the sport has been acknowledged by esteemed organizations worldwide. Raghav's illustrious career includes an impressive array of championship titles, such as winning the Silver Medal at the Asian Schools U-11 Chess Championship in Sri Lanka in 2008, the runner-up position at the Hotel Bali International Chess Festival in Spain in 2016, the championship at the SAARC Chess Championship in Jammu in 2016, the second place in the Gibraltar International Chess Festival held in the UK in 2020, the championship at the Pathivara International Open Chess Tournament in Nepal in 2020 and the best U2100 in Dubai Chess Open 2022.