Date of Birth: Nov 1, 2002
Place of Birth: Uttar Pradesh, India
Sport: Para Chess
Major Achievements in 2025:
World Championship: Silver
Vaibhav Gautam achieved a major international milestone in 2025 by winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s Wheelchair category at the 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship in Goa. His podium finish at the world event marked a breakthrough year and established him among the top competitors in his category globally. The silver medal performance highlighted his steady rise in international para-chess and reinforced his status as one of India’s leading wheelchair category players.