Aronyak Ghosh Becomes India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster
Why in the news
Aronyak Ghosh from West Bengal completed the requirements for the Grandmaster title, taking India’s total to 95.
Key facts
- Title: India’s 95th Grandmaster.
- Final norm: 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026, Thailand; unbeaten 7/9, tied first.
- Earlier norms: Sants Open (2023) and Annemasse Masters (2024).
- Rating: peak Elo 2555; world rank 401.
About the player
Ghosh is from Kolkata, West Bengal. He won bronze at the Under-16 World Youth Championship in 2019 and beat American Grandmaster Hans Niemann that year. He became National Rapid Chess Champion in March 2026 and helped the Railways Sports Promotion Board team finish third at the National Team Championship 2026.
Exam angle
- Count to remember: 95th Indian Grandmaster.
- A GM title needs three norms plus the required rating; his last norm came in Bangkok.
- State link: West Bengal (Kolkata).
- Chess feats are common in awards-and-persons sections.