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WIM Sahajasri Cholleti
Woman International Master
Cholleti Sahajasri is a Woman International Master with a peak rating of 2246. She is a professional chess player and coach with over 15 years of competitive experience, became the first Woman International Master from Telangana in 2019, and is a certified coach on Chess.com.
Background
Playing & Teaching Experience
Sahajasri started playing chess at age 8 and has competed in national and international tournaments for over a decade.
As a Player
International tournament experience across Europe and Asia, with strong results in open and women's sections at events in Gibraltar, Spain, Czech Republic, and Poland.
As a Coach
Personalized training in openings, game analysis, calculation, and opponent preparation — with homework between sessions to reinforce learning.
Achievements
Tournament Results & Milestones
A track record of success at national and international events across Europe and Asia.
- First Woman International Master from Telangana (2019)
- 3rd place, Women's section — Teplice Open, Czech Republic (2019)
- 3rd place, Women's section — Sunway Sitges, Spain (2018)
- 2nd place, Women's section — Cracovia Festival, Poland (2018)
- 1st place, below 2200 — Gibraltar Chess Festival (2017)
- Gold medal — 7th National Amateur Women Championship (2018)