(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistani Chess Talent Rayaan Rehman Becomes One of the Youngest AIM Title Holders
Pakistan’s young chess sensation Rayaan Rehman has achieved another major milestone by earning the prestigious Arena International Master (AIM) title from the International Chess Federation (FIDE), becoming one of the youngest players in the country to receive the honor.
At just 10 years old, Rayaan is already considered one of Pakistan’s brightest emerging chess talents. Earlier, he became the youngest Pakistani to secure both the Arena FIDE Master (AFM) and Arena Candidate Master (ACM) titles.
Rayaan has represented Pakistan in several international chess competitions, including the Asian Youth International Chess Championship in Kazakhstan, the Asian Schools Chess Championship 2024 in Bangkok, and the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 in Malaysia.
Competing against strong international opponents, he has recorded victories against players from Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Mongolia, and Oman. He has also delivered impressive performances against competitors from India, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
His consistent performances have earned recognition within Pakistan’s chess community, particularly for his success in open tournaments where he has competed against much older and experienced players. Rayaan has gained attention for defeating senior competitors with years of professional chess experience.
The young chess prodigy has also won several national-level tournaments, including titles in the Under-10 category and major university-hosted chess competitions.
Rayaan’s achievements have been highlighted by leading Pakistani media outlets, including PTV, Geo News, Express News, and Bol News.
Apart from chess, Rayaan has also excelled academically and in co-curricular activities. He is a regional spelling bee champion and recently secured outstanding results in his Grade 5 examinations.
With multiple FIDE titles already to his name and growing international experience, many in Pakistan’s chess community believe Rayaan Rehman has the potential to become one of the country’s future stars in international chess.
