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Swara Lakshmi Nair Earns Woman International Master Title

27 May 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSwara LakshmiNair Earns WomanInternationalMaster Title27 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Young chess player Swara Lakshmi Nair, aged nineteen, won the Woman International Master title through her showing at a tournament in Slovenia.

Key facts

  • Title: Woman International Master (WIM).
  • Tournament: Ptuj International Masters, Slovenia.
  • Distinction: Karnataka’s second WIM and the first from Bengaluru.
  • Next target: pass the 2400 Elo rating and earn the Grandmaster title.

Significance

  • Adds to Karnataka’s growing women’s chess presence.
  • Sets a clear path towards the Grandmaster level.

Exam angle

  • Title earned: WIM; tournament location: Slovenia.
  • Rating mark targeted: 2400 Elo.
  • Related terms: Elo rating, Grandmaster.

Test yourself

1. Swara Lakshmi Nair earned the Woman International Master title after playing a tournament in which country?

The Ptuj International Masters was held in Slovenia.

2. Swara Lakshmi Nair is which number of Woman International Master from Karnataka?

She is Karnataka's second WIM.

3. What Elo mark does Swara Lakshmi Nair aim to cross on her way to the Grandmaster title?

Her stated target is 2400 Elo.

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