Despite India’s booming chess scene, securing prestigious titles like Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM) remains exceptionally difficult for aspiring players. Experts point to two key reasons why India isn’t the best place to achieve these milestones.
🔴 Key Challenges:
1️⃣ Lack of Competitive Chess Events – India still does not host enough high-level tournaments, making it harder for players to compete against stronger opponents and earn GM norms. Many tournaments allow players below 2000 rating, lowering the overall competition level.
2️⃣ Increased Competition & Rating Stagnation – With more players entering the chess circuit, securing title norms has become tougher than ever. Indian players are often underrated, as they don’t get enough exposure to higher-rated international opponents, leading to rating stagnation.
📢 IM Aronyak Ghosh’s Statement:
“In India, it is virtually impossible to make a GM norm. Most Open events allow lower-rated players, making it difficult to meet GM norm criteria.”
⚠️ Strategic Impact:
- Many Indian players travel abroad to play in stronger tournaments, but this is extremely expensive.
- Only a handful of GM norms have been awarded in India in the past three years, forcing players to seek opportunities elsewhere.
👉 What do you think? Should India host more elite chess tournaments to support rising talents? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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