A remarkable achievement by a young child from Tamil Nadu has drawn attention in the world of record-breaking feats. Tharav Yash, a preschooler from Virudhunagar district, created an impressive record by arranging all the chess pieces on a chessboard in an incredibly short time.
Tharav Yash was born on December 22, 2020, in Tamil Nadu, India. At the age of 4 years, 4 months, and 17 days, he successfully arranged all 32 chess pieces (16 white and 16 black) on a standard chessboard in 31.74 seconds. This extraordinary feat was officially confirmed on May 8, 2025
The record recognizes him as the fastest kid to arrange all chess pieces on a chessboard, highlighting his speed, focus, and early talent in handling chess equipment.
Arranging a chessboard correctly requires placing each piece in its proper starting position. The challenge involves:
Setting up 16 pieces for each side – king, queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns.
Placing them on the correct squares according to standard chess rules.
Completing the entire setup as quickly as possible.
Completing this task in just 31.74 seconds is particularly impressive for a child of such a young age.
