Vantika Agrawal
Vantika Agrawal, born on September 28, 2002, in Uttar Pradesh, India, is a prominent chess player known for her aggressive style and reliability in team events. In 2024, she made headlines by securing double Gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad, triumphing in both the team and individual categories. Her remarkable consistency under pressure has established her as a vital player in India's chess revolution, contributing significantly to the nation's growing prominence in the sport.
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Vantika Agrawal highlights the financial challenges faced by female players in pursuing chess careers.
Chess | 'No support in male-dominated society': Divya Deshmukh becomes India's 4th female GM, but why aren’t there more? | Chess News
India· 2025-08-01
Vantika Agrawal was part of the women’s team that clinched gold at the Chess Olympiad.
Golden era! Divya Deshmukh wins Women’s Chess World Cup at 19: How India's youngsters take over world stage | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-28
Vantika Agrawal advanced to the third round of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 after defeating former world champion Anna Ushenina.
Chess World Cup: 23-year-old Indian Vantika Agrawal stuns former world champion, pockets Rs 5.8 lakh so far | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-07-12
Vantika Agrawal, a double gold medallist from the 2024 Chess Olympiad, feels let down by the way chess is perceived in the northern part of India.
Chess | 'In North India, we're trained thugs': The harsh truth behind the nation's North-South divide | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-30
Vantika Agrawal, an Arjuna Awardee, discusses the perception of chess and her career.
Chess | R Praggnanandhaa breaks silence on Magnus Carlsen's table slam after D Gukesh loss: 'Is it a good thing? Maybe not' | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-29
Vantika Agrawal is an Arjuna Awardee who discusses the perception of chess in society.
Exclusive: D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen not happening in Las Vegas; Freestyle Chess reveals why world champion isn’t playing | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
Vantika Agrawal is celebrated for her aggressive style and won double Gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024.
TOISA 2024: Chess masters competing for the coveted trophy | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Vantika Agrawal is a double gold medallist at the 2024 Chess Olympiad and the latest recipient of the Arjuna Award.
'People still ask, 'Chess is fine, but what do you really do?'': Arjuna Awardee Vantika Agrawal | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-17
Vantika Agrawal is a double gold medallist at the 2024 Chess Olympiad and the latest recipient of the Arjuna Award.
'People still ask, 'Chess is fine, but what do you really do?'': Arjuna Awardee Vantika Agrawal | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-17Vantika is celebrated for her aggressive style and reliability in team events.
Vantika Agrawal - The Times of IndiaIndia· 2025-02-11Vantika is celebrated for her aggressive style and reliability in team events.
Vantika Agrawal - The Times of IndiaIndia· 2025-02-11