Odisha's Elena Mishra, 4, becomes youngest female FIDE-rated chess player

Four-year-old Elena Mishra from Odisha has become the youngest female chess player to receive an official FIDE rating. She earned the distinction in the blitz format of the game. Elena's introduction to chess began at home, where her parents used a chessboard as a playful toy during her early years. Inspired by her love for the game, she now aspires to achieve the title of Grandmaster.