In 2001, a 15-year-old P. Harikrishna won the gold medal in London, UK, after a three-way tie with two British players. This victory was a significant milestone in his early chess career, showcasing his potential on the international stage.
Harikrishna finished joint first with two British players in the tournament.
Despite the tie, he secured the gold medal based on tiebreak criteria (such as Buchholz score or other tie-breaking methods used in Swiss tournaments).
This victory added to his growing reputation as one of India’s top young chess talents.
The win contributed to his Grandmaster title, which he achieved later in 2001, making him one of India’s youngest GMs at the time.
2004: Won the World Junior Chess Championship in Kochi.
2006: Helped India win bronze at the Chess Olympiad (Turin, Italy).
2012: Broke into the 2700 Elo rating club, becoming one of India’s highest-rated players.
2016: Ranked No. 2 in India (behind Viswanathan Anand).
2019: Represented India in the FIDE World Cup.
