Mayank Chakraborty: India’s 94th Chess Grandmaster
Why in the news
A teenager from Guwahati joined India’s list of chess Grandmasters, becoming the 94th and the first from the North-East.
Key facts
- Player: Mayank Chakraborty, aged 17, from Guwahati.
- Rank: India’s 94th Grandmaster.
- Final norm: Young Talents Tournament, Stockholm.
- Rating: crossed the 2500 mark required by Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE).
| Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster number for India | 94th |
| Regional first | First GM from the North-East |
| Rating threshold | 2500 |
Exam angle
- Tournament: Young Talents Tournament, Stockholm.
- Governing body: FIDE.
- Home city: Guwahati.