Pentala Harikrishna is an Indian chess grandmaster, born on March 10, 1986, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He became the youngest Indian to earn the title of grandmaster in 2002 at the age of 15. Harikrishna has represented India in various international chess tournaments and has contributed significantly to the country's chess reputation. Throughout his career, Harikrishna has achieved numerous accolades, including winning the Asian Chess Championship and competing in the prestigious FIDE World Cup. He is known for his strategic gameplay and has been a key player in India's rise in the global chess arena.