She aspires to be a space scientist when she grows up.
A 10-year-old chess enthusiast from Malaysia has taken her love for the game to the next level by successfully arranging a chessboard in just 45.72 seconds while blindfolded. Punithamalar Rajashekar’s outstanding performance earned her the prestigious Guinness World Record for the ‘fastest blindfolded chess game’. This remarkable feat took place on the Punithamalar school premises, where members of the Parents and Teachers Association and the school management were present as witnesses.
While speaking to the Guinness World Records, she said: “My father is my coach and we play together almost every day.”
As for breaking the world record, she said it had a significant impact on her life and filled her with pride and a sense of uniqueness. She also shared her hope that her success would inspire others to pursue their own extraordinary goals.
The 10-year-old said the idea of attempting a world record came to her while watching a documentary about extraordinary feats.
“Seeing people push their limits and achieve incredible feats has really inspired me,” she said.
“I had already participated in several events such as Kids Got Talent, and I felt that I wanted to get more recognition. My father suggested that I should focus on my passion, so my family and I decided that I should try to break into this particular . record,” she added.
Her favorite subject is math, and when she grows up she wants to be a space scientist.
Besides her passion for chess, Punithamalar loves memorizing facts and images. She has actively participated in many school competitions, showcasing her talents in storytelling and public speaking.
The young chess champion announced her intention to attempt another record in the blind game category.
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