Tamil Nadu's Aswath S Achieves Title of India's 98th Chess Grandmaster
He secured his third and final GM norm by displaying an impressive performance at the Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin Tournament in Maharashtra.
As part of his achievement, Aswath secured the runner-up trophy along with a cash award, setting his sights on breaching the 2600 FIDE rating mark next.
Chess achievements are frequently tested in sports segments across SSC, Railway, and Bank exams due to India's growing dominance in the sport.
Key Facts / Static GK
First Indian Chess Grandmaster: Viswanathan Anand (1988)
Practice Quiz — 11 July 2026
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