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Aswath S Becomes India’s 98th Grandmaster Amidst Academic Balancing Act

A New Milestone for Indian ChessChennai teenager Aswath S officially became India's 98th Grandmaster this week after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026.…

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The Prodigy of Precision: How 13-Year-Old Pratitee Bordoloi Conquered the World Youth Chess Stage

A Historic Victory on the Global StageThirteen-year-old chess prodigy Pratitee Bordoloi secured India's only medal at the 2026 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship, marking a significant milestone in her rapidly…

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Harshavardhan GB Clinches Grandmaster Title, Marking New Milestone for Indian Chess

Harshavardhan GB officially became India's 97th Grandmaster this week, reaching a career-defining pinnacle after a grueling six-year journey. The 22-year-old chess player secured the prestigious title following years of near-misses…

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From Fukushima to the Global Stage: The Remarkable Ascent of Grandmaster Ethan Vaz

A Journey Forged in CrisisFourteen-year-old Ethan Vaz officially achieved the title of India's 96th Grandmaster this week, marking a historic milestone that began in the shadow of the 2011 Fukushima…

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FIDE’s Online Rating Experiment Sparks Debate Among Indian Grandmasters

FIDE's new online rating experiment is sparking intense debate among Indian Grandmasters about the future of competitive chess and its integrity.

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