M. Kasturi won the Asian Junior Chess Championship in Tehran, Iran, in 2001 at the age of 14 years, making her one of the youngest Indian players to claim this prestigious title.

Tournament: Asian Junior Chess Championship (Girls’ category)

Location: Tehran, Iran

Year: 2001

Age: 14 years

Her victory at such a young age was a testament to her exceptional talent and promise in Indian chess.

Winning the Asian Junior title placed her among the best young chess players in Asia.

She was one of India’s rising stars in chess during the early 2000s.

Her victory in the Asian Junior Championship helped her gain international recognition.

Like other Indian prodigies, her success contributed to the growing dominance of Indian players in junior and women’s chess.