Aaryan Varshney Becomes India’s 92nd Grand Master
Why in the news
A young Delhi player completed the requirements for the Grand Master title at an Armenian tournament, adding to India’s growing list of GMs.
Key facts
- Player: Aaryan Varshney, now India’s 92nd Grand Master and the 8th from Delhi.
- Tournament: 16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial, Armenia, 9-16 January 2026.
- Score: 6.5 out of 8, giving him the third GM norm.
- Decisive round opponent: FM Tyhran Ambartsumian of Armenia.
About the GM title
- Awarded by FIDE.
- Needs three GM norms and a rating of at least 2500.
- FIDE headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland; president: Arkady Dvorkovich.
Exam angle
- Serial number: India’s 92nd GM.
- Requirements: three norms plus 2500 rating.
- Governing body details: FIDE, Lausanne.