Unbeaten performance in Budapest

Mummana Venkata Ruthvik, a young chess player from Visakhapatnam, has earned the FIDE Master title following his performance at the One Week International Master Tournament held in Budapest, Hungary, in October 2026.

Ruthvik finished first with 5.5 points from nine rounds without losing a single game. During the tournament, he drew against International Masters Rafat Issa and Attila Turzo, as well as Grandmasters Lajos Seres and David Berczes.

His performance also helped him gain approximately 69 FIDE rating points.

From Candidate Master to FIDE Master

Born in 2009, Ruthvik earned the Candidate Master title in 2025. He has also won several State-level championships and represented Andhra Pradesh in national competitions, securing multiple top-five and top-ten finishes.

In 2024, he won the Sri Chess International Open held in Visakhapatnam, which featured 464 players from six countries. He also gained 189 FIDE rating points at the 2022 KIIT International Grandmasters Tournament.

Training at Vagdevi Chess Academy

Ruthvik has been receiving advanced chess training for the past year under coach M. Lokeswara Rao, founder of Vagdevi Chess Academy.

Speaking to The New Indian Express, the coach praised Ruthvik's understanding of positions, patience in planning and ability to find solutions in complex situations. He expressed confidence that the International Master and Grandmaster titles could be within Ruthvik's reach in the future.

A proud achievement for Visakhapatnam

Ruthvik's achievement brings recognition to Visakhapatnam's growing chess talent and highlights the importance of consistent training and competitive exposure for young players.

His next ambition will be to continue improving his international performance and work towards higher FIDE titles.

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